Exercises (2145)
Lifting the heel in single-leg stance (left) ► calf raise
Power
Individual work

Stand on your left leg, rest your arms on your hips or cross them behind your body and then lift your heel and hold the position (on tiptoe).
Attention:
Maintain an upright position (body tension), aim for a fixed point with your eyes for balance.
Lighten:
Support yourself on a wall or with a partner to keep your balance.
Harden:
Hold additional weight (on your shoulders/in front of your chest or in your hands).
1 weight vest/weight disc/barbell/sandbag/fighting backpack/2 dumbbells ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)
Lifting the heel in a one-legged stance (right) ► calf raise
Power
Individual work

Stand on your right leg, rest your arms on your hips or cross them behind your body and then lift your heel and hold the position (on tiptoe).
Attention:
Maintain an upright position (body tension), aim for a fixed point with your eyes for balance.
Lighten:
Support yourself on a wall or with a partner to keep your balance.
Harden:
Hold additional weight (on your shoulders/in front of your chest or in your hands).
1 weight vest/weight disc/barbell/sandbag/fighting backpack/2 dumbbells ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)
Raising the heels while standing (toe-up stance) ► calf raise
Power
Individual work

Stand upright, shoulder-width apart, with your arms resting on your hips or crossed behind your body. Then lift both heels (stand on the tips of your feet) and hold the position.
Attention:
Maintain an upright position (body tension), aim for a fixed point with your eyes for balance.
Lighten:
Support yourself on a wall or with a partner to keep your balance.
Harden:
Hold additional weight (on your shoulders/in front of your chest or in your hands).
1 weight vest/weight disc/barbell/sandbag/fighting backpack/2 dumbbells ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)
Raising the outstretched arm in forearm support ► pillar bridge
Power
Individual work


In the forearm support, alternate between raising one arm and stretching it forwards upwards in extension of the body.
Attention:
Head, torso, hips and knees form a line (do not stretch your buttocks upwards or let them sag, tense your stomach).
Lighten:
Knees on the floor.
Harden:
Additional weight (on the back or arms).
2 weight cuffs/1 weight vest/weight disc/sandbag ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)
Raising the pelvis in the shoulder position
Power
Individual work

Lie on your back with your arms at your sides on the floor, pointing towards your feet. Lift the lower legs, thighs, buttocks and back off the floor so that only the heels, shoulder blades, arms and head are supporting points. The torso remains tense so that the raised body position (bridge) can be maintained.
Attention:
Consciously tense the abdomen.
Lighten:
Press the body up less (reduce the bridge arch).
Harden:
Additional weight on the hips.
1 weight vest/weight disc/sandbag ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)
Raising the pelvis in the shoulder position (hip bridge/pelvic lift) ► glute bridge
Power
Individual work
Shoulder position with the upper back on the edge of the seat of the chair, legs bent with the feet on the floor (heel under the knee), arms folded across the chest. From this position, lower your pelvis and raise it back to the starting position.
Attention:
The upper body and thighs practically form a line in the starting position.
1 (office) chair (without castors)
Raising the pelvis in the shoulder position ► glute bridge
Power
Individual work

Lay on your shoulders with your legs bent and your feet on the floor (heels under your knees) and your arms at your sides. Now lift the pelvis and hold the position at the top point.
Attention:
Upper body and thighs practically form a line, upper body only rests on the shoulders.
Lighten:
Lift the pelvis less (upper body and thighs not in line).
Harden:
Additional weight (on the hips); unstable surface for the legs.
Variant:
Place one leg over the other or stretch one leg out in extension of the upper body (organisation = 2 exercises/train both sides).
1 weight vest/weight disc/dumbbell/sandbag ► to make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)
1 ball/balance cushion/balance board ► to make the exercise more difficult (unstable surface)
Raising the outstretched arm in a push-up position alternating ► pillar bridge
Power
Individual work


In the push-up position, alternate between raising one arm and extending it forwards upwards as an extension of the body.
Attention:
Keep the torso stable and don't let it sag (actively tense the torso muscles).
Lighten:
Just hold the push-up position.
Harden:
Add weight (on the arms/on the back).
Variant I:
Combine the exercise with push-ups (i.e. lift the left arm and stretch it out). raise and extend your left arm, push-up, raise and extend your right arm, push-up, etc.).
Variant II:
Hold a dumbbell in both hands in the push-up position.
2 weight cuffs/1 weight vest/weight disc/sandbag ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)
2 dumbbells ► Variation of the exercise
Raising the outstretched arm in a push-up position alternating ► pillar bridge
Power
Individual work


In the push-up position, place your feet on the balance board (board pointing to the side, T-position), alternately raise one arm and stretch it forwards upwards in extension of your body.
Attention:
Keep your torso stable and don't let it sag (actively tense your torso muscles).
Lighten:
Just hold the push-up position.
Harden:
Additional weight (on the arms/on the back).
Variant I:
Combine the exercise with push-ups (i.e. raise and extend left arm, push-up, raise and extend right arm, push-up, etc.).
1 balance board
2 weight cuffs/1 weight vest/weight disc/sandbag ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)
Lifting the knee from a lunge (left) ► lunge & knee lift
Power
Individual work
Lunge, with the front (left) leg placed at a right angle in the knee joint on a small raised surface (e.g. weight disc), the rear (right) leg is placed on the floor on tiptoe only, with the thigh and lower leg also at approximately a 90 degree angle, bringing the hands together in front of the body with the arms bent. From this position, straighten the front leg and simultaneously push the back leg off the floor and bend the knee in a fluid movement to reach a one-legged stance on the raised surface. While performing the movement, release your hands and stretch your arms out so that they are pointing vertically towards the floor. Then bring the bent knee back to a high holding position and place it on the floor and bend the standing leg to return to the starting position in a lunge.
Attention:
Always keep the front knee behind the toe and centred over the foot, upper body upright and abdomen tensed.
Lighten:
Lift your knees less, lower your upper body less (greater angle in the knees).
Harden:
Higher base; additional weight (on the foot, shoulders or shoulder on the side of the raised leg, with hanging arms or in a forward or upright position); perform a small one-legged jump on the raised base.
1 weight disc
1 long bench/swinging box ► Make the exercise more difficult (position)
1-2 dumbbells/kettlebells/1 medicine ball/weight vest/weight cuff ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)
Lifting the knee from a lunge (left) ► lunge & knee lift
Power
Individual work
Lunge, with the front (left) leg placed at a right angle in the knee joint on a small raised surface (e.g. weight disc), the rear (right) leg is placed on the floor on tiptoe only, with the thigh and lower leg also at approximately a 90 degree angle, on the side where the leg is placed on the raised surface, a medicine ball (or another weight such as a dumbbell or kettlebell) is held on the shoulder with the arm bent. From this position, straighten the front leg and simultaneously push the back leg off the floor and bend the knee in a fluid movement to reach a one-legged stance on the raised surface. Then bring the bent knee back again in a raised position and place it on the floor and bend the supporting leg to return to the starting position in a lunge.
Attention:
Always keep the front knee behind the toe and centred over the foot, upper body upright and abdomen tensed.
Lighten:
Lift the knees less, lower the upper body less (greater angle in the knees).
Harden:
Higher base; more weight; additional weight (on the foot); perform a small one-legged jump on the raised base.
Variant:
Hold a weight (dumbbell or kettlebell) in both hands with hanging arms.
1 weight disc
1 medicine ball/dumbbell/kettlebell
1 weight sleeve/weight waistcoat ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)
1 additional dumbbell/kettlebell ► Variation of the exercise
Knee lift from lunge (left) with extension and flexion of the arms (chest press) ► lunge & knee lift with chest press
Power
Individual work
Lunge, with the front (left) leg placed at a right angle in the knee joint on a small raised surface (e.g. weight disc), the back (right) leg is placed on the floor on tiptoe only, with the thigh and lower leg also at approximately a 90 degree angle. The bent arms hold a medicine ball in front of the chest. From this position, straighten the front leg and simultaneously push the back leg off the floor and bend the knee in a fluid movement to reach a one-legged stance on the raised surface. Whilst performing the movement, stretch your arms out in a holding position (arms horizontal to the floor). Then bring the bent knee back to a high holding position and place it on the floor and bend the supporting leg to return to the starting position in a lunge. The arms are also bent back to the starting position.
Attention:
Always keep the front knee behind the toe and centred over the foot, upper body upright and abdomen tensed.
Lighten:
Lift the knees less, lower the upper body less (greater angle in the knees); without additional weight (medicine ball).
Harden:
Higher base; additional weight (on the foot); perform a small one-legged jump on the raised base.
1 weight disc
1 medicine ball
1 long bench/swinging box ► Make the exercise more difficult (position)
1 weight cuff ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)
Knee lift from lunge (left) with extension and flexion of the arm (shoulder press) ► lunge & knee lift with shoulder press
Power
Individual work
Lunge, the front (left) leg is placed on the floor with a right angle at the knee joint, the back (right) leg is placed on the floor on tiptoe only, with the thigh and lower leg also at approximately a 90 degree angle. One arm (left) is supported on the hip, the right arm is bent and holding the weight in the hand (dumbbell or kettlebell) so that the weight is next to the head at ear level. From this position, straighten the front leg and simultaneously push the back leg off the floor and bend the knee in a fluid movement to reach a one-legged stance. While performing the movement, push the bent arm with the weight in your hand vertically upwards (hold your arm up). The other arm remains supported on the hip. Then move the bent knee backwards in the hold-up position and place it on the floor and bend the supporting leg to return to the starting position in the lunge. The playing arm is also bent back to the starting position.
Attention:
Always keep the front knee behind the tip of the foot and centred over the foot, upper body upright and abdomen tensed.
Lighten:
Lift the knees less, lower the upper body less (greater angle in the knees); without additional weight (dumbbell or kettlebell).
Harden:
Raise the (front) supporting leg; additional weight (on the back foot); perform a small one-legged jump.
1 dumbbell/kettlebell
1 weight disc/long bench/swinging box ► Make the exercise more difficult (position)
1 weight cuff ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)
Lifting the knee from the lunge (right) ► lunge & knee lift
Power
Individual work
Lunge, with the front (right) leg placed at a right angle in the knee joint on a small raised surface (e.g. weight disc), the rear (left) leg is placed on the floor on tiptoe only, with the thigh and lower leg also at approximately a 90 degree angle, bringing the hands together in front of the body with the arms bent. From this position, straighten the front leg and simultaneously push the back leg off the floor and bend the knee in a fluid movement to reach a one-legged stance on the raised surface. While performing the movement, release your hands and stretch your arms out so that they are pointing vertically towards the floor. Then bring the bent knee back to a high holding position and place it on the floor and bend the standing leg to return to the starting position in a lunge.
Attention:
Always keep the front knee behind the toe and centred over the foot, upper body upright and abdomen tensed.
Lighten:
Lift your knees less, lower your upper body less (greater angle in the knees).
Harden:
Higher base; additional weight (on the foot, shoulders or shoulder on the side of the raised leg, with hanging arms or in a forward or upright position); perform a small one-legged jump on the raised base.
1 weight disc
1 long bench/swinging box ► Make the exercise more difficult (position)
1-2 dumbbells/kettlebells/1 medicine ball/weight vest/weight cuff ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)
Lifting the knee from the lunge (right) ► lunge & knee lift
Power
Individual work
Lunge, with the front (right) leg placed at a right angle in the knee joint on a small raised surface (e.g. weight disc), the rear (left) leg is placed on the floor on tiptoe only, with the thigh and lower leg also at approximately a 90 degree angle, on the side where the leg is placed on the raised surface, a medicine ball (or another weight such as a dumbbell or kettlebell) is held on the shoulder with the arm bent. From this position, straighten the front leg and simultaneously push the back leg off the floor and bend the knee in a fluid movement to reach a one-legged stance on the raised surface. Then bring the bent knee back again in a raised position and place it on the floor and bend the supporting leg to return to the starting position in a lunge.
Attention:
Always keep the front knee behind the toe and centred over the foot, upper body upright and abdomen tensed.
Lighten:
Lift the knees less, lower the upper body less (greater angle in the knees).
Harden:
Higher base; more weight; additional weight (on the foot); perform a small one-legged jump on the raised base.
Variant:
Hold a weight (dumbbell or kettlebell) in both hands with hanging arms.
1 weight disc
1 medicine ball/dumbbell/kettlebell
1 weight sleeve/weight waistcoat ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)
1 additional dumbbell/kettlebell ► Variation of the exercise
Knee lift from lunge (right) with extension and flexion of the arms (chest press) ► lunge & knee lift with chest press
Power
Individual work
Lunge, with the front (right) leg placed at a right angle in the knee joint on a small raised surface (e.g. weight disc) and the back (left) leg placed on the floor on tiptoe only, with the thigh and lower leg also at approximately a 90 degree angle. The bent arms hold a medicine ball in front of the chest. From this position, straighten the front leg and simultaneously push the back leg off the floor and bend the knee in a fluid movement to reach a one-legged stance on the raised surface. Whilst performing the movement, stretch your arms out in a holding position (arms horizontal to the floor). Then bring the bent knee back to a high holding position and place it on the floor and bend the supporting leg to return to the starting position in a lunge. The arms are also bent back to the starting position.
Attention:
Always keep the front knee behind the toe and centred over the foot, upper body upright and abdomen tensed.
Lighten:
Lift the knees less, lower the upper body less (greater angle in the knees); without additional weight (medicine ball).
Harden:
Higher base; additional weight (on the foot); perform a small one-legged jump on the raised base.
1 weight disc
1 medicine ball
1 long bench/swinging box ► Make the exercise more difficult (position)
1 weight cuff ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)
Knee lift from lunge (right) with extension and flexion of the arm (shoulder press) ► lunge & knee lift with shoulder press
Power
Individual work
Lunge, the front (right) leg is placed on the floor with a right angle at the knee joint, the back (left) leg is placed on the floor on tiptoe only, with the thigh and lower leg also at approximately a 90 degree angle. One arm (right) is supported on the hip, the left arm is bent and holding the weight in the hand (dumbbell or kettlebell) so that the weight is next to the head at ear level. From this position, straighten the front leg and simultaneously push the back leg off the floor and bend the knee in a fluid movement to reach a one-legged stance. While performing the movement, push the bent arm with the weight in your hand vertically upwards (hold your arm up). The other arm remains supported on the hip. Then move the bent knee backwards in the hold-up position and place it on the floor and bend the supporting leg to return to the starting position in the lunge. The playing arm is also bent back to the starting position.
Attention:
Always keep the front knee behind the tip of the foot and centred over the foot, upper body upright and abdomen tensed.
Lighten:
Lift the knees less, lower the upper body less (greater angle in the knees); without additional weight (dumbbell or kettlebell).
Harden:
Raise the (front) supporting leg; additional weight (on the back foot); perform a small one-legged jump.
1 dumbbell/kettlebell
1 weight disc/long bench/swinging box ► Make the exercise more difficult (position)
1 weight cuff ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)
Lifting the knee and jumping in place from the lunge (left) ► lunge hop
Power
Individual work
Lunge, the front (left) leg is placed on the floor with a right angle at the knee joint, the back (right) leg is placed on the floor on tiptoe only, with the thigh and lower leg also at approximately a 90 degree angle. The left arm on the body points diagonally downwards at the back, the right arm is bent (hold the hand approximately at ear level). From this position, stretch the front leg and perform a small (one-legged) jump in place. At the same time, push the back leg off the floor and bend the knee in a fluid movement so that the knee is approximately at hip height. Change the position of the arms during the movement. Land on the jumping leg, bringing the free leg directly back to the starting position. The arms are also moved back to the starting position at the same time.
Attention:
Always keep the front knee behind the tip of the foot and centred over the foot, upper body upright and stomach tensed.
Lighten:
Lift the knee without jumping.
Harden:
Additional weight (on the chest/shoulders, hold in the hands, hold in front).
2 weight cuffs/short dumbbells/1 weight vest/weight disc/(medicine) ball/sandbag/fighting backpack ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)
Lifting the knee and jumping in place from the lunge (right) ► lunge hop
Power
Individual work
Lunge, the front (right) leg is placed on the floor with a right angle at the knee joint, the back (left) leg is placed on the floor on tiptoe only, with the thigh and lower leg also at approximately a 90 degree angle. The left arm on the body points diagonally downwards at the back, the right arm is bent (hold the hand approximately at ear level). From this position, stretch the front leg and perform a small (one-legged) jump in place. At the same time, push the back leg off the floor and bend the knee in a fluid movement so that the knee is approximately at hip height. Change the position of the arms during the movement. Land on the jumping leg, bringing the free leg directly back to the starting position. The arms are also moved back to the starting position at the same time.
Attention:
Always keep the front knee behind the tip of the foot and centred over the foot, upper body upright and stomach tensed.
Lighten:
Lift the knee without jumping.
Harden:
Additional weight (on the chest/shoulders, hold in the hands, hold in front).
2 weight cuffs/short dumbbells/1 weight vest/weight disc/(medicine) ball/sandbag/fighting backpack ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)
Lifting the body out of the seat with the arms
Power
Individual work




Sit on the floor with your legs stretched out and your upper body leaning slightly backwards, your outstretched arms in a raised position gripping the rope and preventing you from falling backwards (arms in front of your body, hands approximately at chest/leg height above your head). By moving one arm after the other upwards along the rope and alternately gripping the rope higher and higher, the body is continuously raised until the upright standing position is finally reached.
Attention:
The work is done with the arms (no support from the legs if possible).
Lighten:
The legs provide additional support when standing up.
Harden:
Additional weight (on the arms).
1 climbing rope
2 weight cuffs/1 weight waistcoat ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)
Raising the upper body in prone position ► superman
Power
Individual work


In a prone position approx. 1 metre in front of a wall, hold a ball in front of your head with your arms bent. Raise your upper body slightly and throw the ball against the wall with both arms (movement from the elbows, stretching the arms) and catch it again. The ball never touches the floor.
Attention:
Keep your upper body (incl. arms/elbows) raised at all times.
Lighten:
Just hold the position with your upper body slightly raised (without throwing the ball); hold your arms without the ball in front of you and bring them back sideways next to your body and back to the starting position.
Harden:
Additional weight.
Variant:
Hold a gymnastic stick in your hands with your upper body slightly raised (arms stretched), bring it to your chest (arms bent) and return to the starting position.
1 wall
1 soft mat (small)
1 ball (e.g. football, volleyball, basketball)
1 medicine ball ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)
1 gymnastics stick/wooden stick ► Variation of the exercise
Raising the upper body in supine position
Power
Individual work


Lie on your back with both legs raised. Raise your upper body and circle a ball around your legs in this position (in both directions).
Attention:
Do not lower your shoulders completely (constant tension), head in a neutral position (no double chin).
Lighten:
Just hold the position with your upper body raised (without spinning a ball).
Harden:
Additional weight (heavy ball).
1 ball (e.g. football, volleyball, basketball)
1 medicine ball ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)
Raising the upper body with outstretched arms in the seat (L-sit) ► L-sit
Power
Individual work

Sit on the floor with your legs straight, hands placed directly next to your hips and elbows pointing backwards, holding your body in a 90 degree position (upper body leaning slightly forwards) and pushing away from the floor with your arms stretched out straight (your entire body weight resting on your hands). Ideally, the toes should be pointed to ensure a straight line in the legs. The L-sit requires good arm and shoulder strength, but also good body tension and flexibility.
No material required
Lifting one arm in a push-up position alternating ► pillar bridge
Power
Individual work

In the push-up position, alternate between raising one arm and bringing the hand next to the head/to the ear (same side of the body).
Attention:
Keep the torso stable and do not let it sag (actively tense the torso muscles).
Lighten:
Just hold the push-up position.
Harden:
Add weight (on the arms/on the back).
Variant I:
Combine the exercise with push-ups (i.e. lift the left arm and stretch it out). raise and extend your left arm, push-up, raise and extend your right arm, push-up, etc.).
Variant II:
Hold a dumbbell in both hands in the push-up position.
2 weight cuffs/1 weight vest/weight disc/sandbag ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)
2 dumbbells ► Variation of the exercise
Lifting one arm in a push-up position alternating ► pillar bridge
Power
Individual work

In the push-up position, alternate between raising one arm and bringing it to the hip/thigh (same side of the body).
Attention:
Keep the torso stable and don't let it sag (actively tense the torso muscles).
Lighten:
Only hold the push-up position.
Harden:
Additional weight (on the arms/back).
Variant I:
Combine exercise with push-ups (i.e. raise left arm and move to the side, push-up, raise right arm and move to the side, push-up, etc.).
Variant II:
Hold a dumbbell in both hands in the push-up position.
2 weight cuffs/1 weight vest/weight disc/sandbag ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)
2 dumbbells ► Variation of the exercise