Great for the pecs and anterior delts.

This is Part (ii) of the Scissors series. The lifting of the head and tension in the Loopz band adds challenge to this ab training exercise.

I’ve combined the two exercises together for this vignette. Both work the arms and upper body. You can do this standing up too.

By sitting down, this exercise allows you to focus entirely on the extension down the back of the leg, contraction of the abs and extension of the lower back while engaging the quads. It is also a handy tool to check postural symmetry, especially during extension of the leg.

This is like the Seated Wall Jacks in that the quads are engaged while the hamstring is thoroughly stretched. Lying on your back takes 50% of your weight off the spine.

A seemingly simple enough task, this hamstring and lower back stretch is really not that easy to do. We often get complacent when stretching, and this exercise challenges you to stretch past your comfort zone – safely!

This exercise provides a controlled environment for the most essential bicep curl. The sitting posture helps prevent lower back strain, the precise movement reduces the chances of ‘cheating’ (using movement to facilitate curl rather than the engaging of muscle) and attention is paid to ensure that tension is directed specifically in the biceps, not in other areas.

An excellent exercise for upper back extension and conditioning.

This is a combination move coupling Overhead and a basic lunge so you are working both the upper and lower body!

One of our signature training moves is the situating of the joints while executing a movement. This deltoid exercise is executed with the shoulder joint carefully set in place.