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                                <title><![CDATA[Exercises Feed – Raviya Fitness]]></title>
                    
                                <subtitle>Latest exercises and workout movements.</subtitle>
                                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:23+00:00</updated>
                        <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Upward Facing Dog]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/upward-facing-dog-urdhva-mukha-svanasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/689</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on your stomach. Separate your feet hip-width apart. Place your hands next to your lower ribs and spread your fingers. Rest your forehead on the floor.

Push into your hands and lift your head, torso and legs from the floor with an inhale. Roll your shoulders down your back and gaze forward.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Lower with an exhale.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Bring feet hip-width apart

Bend elbows slightly

Draw shoulders away from ears

Gaze forward

Lift thighs from floor

Face elbow creases forward]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:23+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Scale]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/scale-tolasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/651</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin in Lotus. Place your palms on the floor outside of your hips.

Engage your core. Lift your knees slightly, then lift your buttocks from the floor.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Lower with an exhale. Carefully release your legs. Repeat with the other leg on top.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Torso vertical

Fingers spread wide

Knees lifted

Gaze straight ahead

Engage core

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Even if your buttocks don’t lift from the floor, build strength by pushing your hands into the floor and engaging your core.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:22+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Shoulder Pressing]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/shoulder-pressing-bhujapidasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/653</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin in a low squat with your feet a little less than shoulder distance wide.

Lift your bottom and bringing your hands in between your legs, place your hands on the floor behind your feet. Rest the backs of your thighs as high on your upper arms as possible.

Carefully shift your bodyweight back so that your feet lift from the floor. Squeeze your arms with your legs. Hook one ankle over the other. Once you feel balanced, work toward straightening your arms.

Balance in the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Bend your elbows and release your feet to the floor with an exhale.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Spread fingers wide

Bring thighs high on upper arms

Hug arms with thighs

Shift body weight back to balance

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Keep your arms bent.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:22+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Side Crow]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/side-crow-parsva-kakasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/655</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin in Chair. Bring your palms together in front of your chest.

Twist your torso to the left with an exhale. Press your right upper arm against the outside of your left thigh, as high on your arm as possible.

Bend your knees deeply and place both hands flat on the floor to your left, shoulder-width apart. Lift your heels as needed.

Shift forward. Focus your gaze at one point below you and lift your toes toward your buttocks. Work toward straightening your arms and bringing your shins parallel to the floor.

Balance in the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Lower with an exhale. Rise back to Chair with an inhale. Change sides

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Spread fingers wide

Strongly engage core

Draw heels toward buttocks

Place thigh high on upper arm

Focus your gaze beneath you

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Rest your bottom hip on the back of the other arm. Keep the arms bent.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:22+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Crane]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/crane-bakasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/630</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin in a low squat with your knees wide. Place your hands on the floor in front of you, shoulder-width apart.

Snuggle your knees high on your upper arms, resting your shins on your triceps. Rise onto your toes.

Focus your gaze at one point below you, shift forward and lift your toes from the floor.

Draw your feet toward your buttocks and touch your toes together. Slowly straighten your arms.

Balance in the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Bend your elbows and lower with an exhale.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Spread fingers wide

Bring knees high on upper arms

Straighten arms

Focus your gaze beneath you

Draw feet toward buttocks

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Keep your arms bent.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:21+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Crow]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/crow-kakasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/631</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin in a low squat with your knees wide. Place your hands on the floor in front of you, shoulder-width apart.

Hug your knees against your upper arms. Rise onto your toes.

Focus your gaze at one point below you, shift forward and lift your toes from the floor.

Draw your feet toward your buttocks and try to touch your toes together.

Balance in the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Lower with an exhale.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Spread fingers wide

Bring knees high on upper arms

Keep elbows bent

Focus your gaze beneath you

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Place a pillow under your head to gain confidence shifting your weight forward.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:21+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Rooster Cockerel]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/rooster-cockerel-kukkutasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/650</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin in Lotus. Rock back onto your buttocks and thread your hands in between your calves and thighs. Your elbows should stay above your legs.

Place your palms on the floor. Roll forward and lift your hips with an inhale to balance on your hands.

Steady your gaze a few feet in front of you. Hold the pose and breathe normally.

Lower with an exhale and uncross your legs. Repeat with the other leg on top.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Engage your core

Elbows above legs

Focus your gaze

Fingers spread wide

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Balance in the pose for a few seconds and gradually work toward a longer hold.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:21+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Hand To Foot]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/hand-to-foot-pada-hastasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/731</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your feet hip distance wide and parallel. Bend forward from your hips with an exhale. Lengthen your torso as you come down.

Lift your toes and tuck your palms underneath your feet all the way up to your wrists. Press your toes into the heels of your hands.

Lift your sit bones toward the sky and let your head hang.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Release your hands. Lengthen your spine with an inhale and rise to standing.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Relax neck

Bend knees as needed

Tuck hands under feet up to wrists

Press toes into heels of hands

Lift sit bones toward sky

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Bend your knees.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:21+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Warrior I]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/warrior-i-virabhadrasana-i" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/726</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin standing. Step your left foot 3 ½ to 4 feet back with an exhale. Keeping your heels in one line, point your left foot 45 degrees to the left. Face your torso forward.

Reach your arms toward the sky with an inhale, palms facing each other.

Bend your right knee with an exhale, bringing the thigh parallel to the floor. Align knee over ankle.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Straighten your leg with an inhale, then exhale and step your feet together. Release your arms. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Lengthen tailbone toward floor

Anchor outer edge of foot to floor

Draw shoulders away from ears

Keep heels in one line

Align knee over ankle]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:20+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Warrior Ii]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/warrior-ii-virabhadrasana-ii" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/727</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin standing. Step your feet 3 ½ to 4 feet apart with an inhale. Bring feet parallel.

Bring your arms to shoulder height, palms facing down. Turn your right foot 90 degrees to the right.

Bend your right knee with an exhale, bringing the thigh parallel to the floor. Align knee over ankle. Gaze past your right fingers.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Straighten your leg with an inhale, then exhale and step your feet together. Release your arms. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Lengthen tailbone toward floor

Anchor outer edge of foot to floor

Stretch hands away from each other

Align knee over ankle

Keep torso over hips]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:20+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Standing Yoga Seal]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/standing-yoga-seal-dandayamana-yoga-mudrasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/742</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your feet hip-width apart. Bring feet parallel. Reach your hands toward the sky with an inhale, palms facing each other.

Bend your knees with an exhale and shift your hips back and down.

Interlock your fingers behind you with an inhale. Open your chest.

Bend forward with an exhale, keeping your knees bent. Draw your chest toward your thighs and reach your arms up and forward. Relax your neck.

Lift your torso with an inhale, release your hands and reach your hands toward the sky.

Repeat this movement.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Draw shoulder blades together

Keep neck in line with spine

Keep knees bent, aligned over ankles

Inhale and reach arms up, exhale and bend knees

Inhale and interlock fingers

Exhale and bend forward]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:20+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Reverse Warrior]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/reverse-warrior-viparita-virabhadrasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/720</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin standing in Warrior II with your left foot forward. Lower your right hand to your right thigh with an exhale.

With an inhale reach your left arm up and next to your ear, leaning into a slight backbend. Gaze up toward your left hand.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Return to Warrior II with an exhale. Straighten your leg with an inhale, then exhale and step your feet together. Release your arms. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Anchor outer edge of foot to floor

Align knee over ankle

Lengthen through sides of waist

Align bicep next to ear

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Bend front leg less deeply.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:19+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Rabbit]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/rabbit-sasangasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/759</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Being sitting with your legs folded underneath you. Firmly grip your heels.

Slowly fold forward with an exhale, bringing your head to the floor as close to your knees as possible.

Lift your hips with an inhale. Roll onto the top of your head.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Lower your hips with an exhale and slowly rise with an inhale.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Lift hips toward sky

Firm grip on heels

Lift shoulders away from head

Top of head on floor

Head close to knees

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Place a folded blanket under your knees for cushion.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:19+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Rag Doll]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/rag-doll-uttanasana-variation" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/760</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your feet hip distance apart, feet parallel. Bend your knees and fold forward from your hips with an exhale.

Cross your arms and hold opposite elbows. Round your back and let your head hang.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Release your hands with an exhale. Roll up to standing with an inhale.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Relax neck

Bend knees

Feet parallel

Hold opposite elbows

Round back

<strong>Modification:</strong>
For low back issues, bend your knees deeply and keep your back flat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:19+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Snake]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/snake-sarpasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/762</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on your stomach. Bring your legs and feet to touch. Clasp your hands behind your back and rest your forehead on the floor.

Peel your head and chest from the floor with an inhale. Reach your hands toward your feet.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Lower with an exhale and release your hands.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Bring legs and feet together

Draw shoulder blades together and back

Keep neck in line with spine

Press tops of feet into floor]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:19+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Eagle]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/eagle-garudasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/693</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your feet together. Bend your knees slightly. Cross your right thigh over your left thigh with an inhale. Hook your right toes behind your calf.

Raise your arms to shoulder height with an inhale. Cross your right arm under your left arm with an exhale. Bend your elbows and bring your palms to touch.

Gaze at one point ahead of you. Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Slowly unwind with an exhale. Return to standing. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Reach elbows upward

Draw shoulders downward

Gaze at a fixed point to balance

Lengthen spine

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Rest your top toes on the floor rather than hooking them behind your calf.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:18+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Four Limbed Staff]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/four-limbed-staff-chaturanga-dandasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/634</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin in Plank. Bend your elbows with an exhale, lowering your body until your upper arms are parallel to the floor.

Engage your core and legs, hugging your elbows toward your body.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Lower your knees and then whole body to the floor with an exhale.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Keep elbows in

Upper arms parallel to floor

Elbows above wrists

Abs engaged

Hands shoulder-distance wide

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Lower your knees to the floor.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:17+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Handstand]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/handstand-adho-mukha-vrksasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/668</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin in Downward Facing Dog with your hands shoulder distance apart, fingers spread wide. Walk your feet toward your hands and gaze at the floor beneath you.

Bend one knee deeply and sweep the opposite foot toward the sky with an exhale. Allow the other leg to follow.

Draw your belly toward your spine and reach your tailbone toward the sky.

Hold the pose and take slow, controlled breaths.

Lower your legs to the floor with an exhale, one leg at a time.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Fingers spread wide

Hug outer arms in

Lift shoulders toward tailbone

Draw ribs in

Reach tailbone toward sky

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Practice against a wall. Do a few practice hops before inverting completely.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:17+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Inclined Plane]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/inclined-plane-purvottanasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/710</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit with your legs stretched in front of you. Bring your feet to touch. Place your hands on the floor several inches behind you, fingers pointing away. Your hands should be as wide as your shoulders.

Press your feet into the floor and lift your hips toward the sky with an inhale. Relax your neck in a neutral position.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Lower with an exhale.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Press soles of feet toward floor

Align wrists under shoulders

Lift hips toward sky

Keep the neck neutral

<strong>Modification:</strong>
If you're double jointed, turn your fingers toward you.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:17+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Locust]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/locust-salabasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/713</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on your stomach. Separate your feet hip-width apart and bring your arms by your sides, palms up. Rest your forehead on the floor.

Raise your head, chest, arms and legs with an inhale. Reach your head and toes away from each other.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Lower with an exhale.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Separate feet several inches

Keep head in line with spine

Firm your buttocks

Reach strongly through your toes]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:17+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Wild Thing]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/wild-thing-camatkarasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/688</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin in Downward Facing Dog. Reach your right foot toward the sky with an inhale.

Bend the right knee, open your pelvis to the sky, and shift your weight into your left hand as you rotate to the outer edge of your left foot.

As your right foot touches the floor, lift your right arm up and reach it overhead. Lift your hips toward the sky and relax your neck.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Carefully rotate your body to the left to return to Downward Facing Dog. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Lift hips

Stay on toes

Lift chest

Relax neck]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:16+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Wide Legged Forward Bend D]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/wide-legged-forward-bend-d-prasarita-padottanasana-d" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/747</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your feet 3 to 5 feet apart and parallel.

Place your hands on your hips. Lengthen your spine with an inhale.

Bend forward with an exhale, keeping your spine long.

Release your hands from your hips. Hook your big toes with your thumbs and first two fingers. Fold deeper with an exhale, widening your elbows. Bring the top of your head to the floor.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Inhale and lift halfway. Bring your hands to your hips with an exhale, then inhale and rise rise with a flat back. Step your feet together with an exhale and release your hands.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Engage arms and shoulders

Engage lower belly

Relax neck

Lower top of head to floor

Elbows aligned over wrists

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Fold forward only part way.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:16+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Wind Release]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/wind-release-pavanmuktasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/768</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on your back with your legs together.

Bend your right leg with an exhale, interlace your fingers around your shin and hug your knee into your chest. Inhale deeply.

Lift your head with an exhale and touch your forehead or chin to your knee. Hold for a few seconds.

Lower your head to the floor with an inhale. Continue hugging your knee and take slow, deep breaths. Release.

Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Press straight leg into floor

Hug knee into chest

Lift shoulders from floor

Press thigh to belly]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:16+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Wide Legged Forward Bend B]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/wide-legged-forward-bend-b-prasarita-padottanasana-b" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/745</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your feet 3 to 5 feet apart and parallel.

Place your hands on your hips. Lengthen your spine with an inhale.

Bend forward with an exhale, keeping your spine long.

Bring the top of your head to the floor. Draw your shoulders away from your ears.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Inhale and rise with a flat back. Step your feet together with an exhale and release your hands.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Keep hands on hips

Engage lower belly

Shift weight forward

Lower top of head to floor

Draw shoulder blades toward tailbone

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Fold forward only part way.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:15+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Wide Legged Forward Bend C]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/wide-legged-forward-bend-c-prasarita-padottanasana-c" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/746</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your feet 3 to 5 feet apart and parallel.

Interlace your fingers behind you. Lift your chest and lengthen your spine with an inhale.

Bend forward with an exhale, keeping your spine long. Lift your arms up and overhead.

Bend your elbows and bring your hands toward your back. Rotate your palms to face out. Straighten your arms and bring your hands back toward the floor with an exhale.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Inhale and rise with a flat back. Step your feet together with an exhale and release your hands.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Relax shoulders

Relax torso toward floor

Palms face away from body

Engage lower belly

Draw shoulder blades toward tailbone

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Keep your hands in the first position (palms toward your back).]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:15+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Tree]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/tree-vrksasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/667</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your feet together. Shift your weight onto your right leg. Place the sole of your left foot along the inside of your right thigh; either above or below your knee.

Slowly reach your arms out and then up with an inhale. Bring your palms to touch overhead.

Gaze at one point ahead of you. Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Release your arms and leg with an exhale. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Draw shoulders away from ears

Gaze at a fixed point to balance

Lengthen spine

Open knee to the side

Foot above or below knee

<strong>Modification:</strong>
If you find it difficult to balance, place your heel on top of the opposite foot.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:14+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Upward Bow Wheel]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/upward-bow-wheel-urdhva-dhanurasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/687</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on your back with your feet flat on the floor, knees bent. Bring your feet hip distance wide.

Reach your arms up with an inhale. Place your palms next to your head, fingers pointing toward your shoulders. Keep your forearms parallel.

Press your hands and feet into floor with an exhale and very gentle rest on the top of your head. Pause.

Straighten your arms and legs on your next exhalation. Press your chest forward. Let your head hang.

Hold the pose and breathe normally.

Carefully lower your head and then whole body to the floor with an exhale.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Keep arms parallel

Broaden shoulder blades

Avoid compressing low back

Keep feet parallel

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Rise onto your head only and stay here for one breath.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:14+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Wide Legged Forward Bend]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/wide-legged-forward-bend-prasarita-padottanasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/744</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your feet together. Step your feet 3 to 5 feet apart. Bring feet parallel.

Place your hands on your hips. Lengthen your spine with an inhale.

Bend forward with an exhale, keeping your spine long. Bring your fingertips or palms to the floor and walk them back until they’re in line with your feet.

Relax your neck and draw your shoulders away from your ears.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Bring your hands to your hips and engage your back muscles. Inhale and slowly rise with a flat back. Exhale and step your feet together.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Engage your legs muscles

Press into outer edges of your feet

Draw shoulder blades toward tailbone

Point elbows straight back

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Bend knees slightly.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:14+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Tortoise]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/tortoise-kurmasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/766</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit with your legs stretched in front of you. Open your feet two to three feet wide.

Bend your knees. Bend forward with an exhale and thread your shoulders under your knees. Stretch your hands to the sides.

Lower your head. Straighten your legs to flatten your chest to the floor with an exhale.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Release your arms and rise with an inhale.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Press legs against upper arms

Push heels down and forward

Legs straight

Elongate torso

Squeeze thighs in

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Keep your knees bent and point your hands forward.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:13+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Standing Forward Bend]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/standing-forward-bend-uttanasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/740</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your feet together, feet parallel. Bend forward from your hips with an exhale. Lengthen your torso as you come down. Reach your palms toward the floor on either side of your feet.

Draw your kneecaps up and lift your sitting bones toward the sky. Let your head hang.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Place your hands on your hips. Lengthen your spine with an inhale and rise to standing.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Relax neck

Do not lock knees

Press heels into floor

Lift kneecaps

Lift sit bones toward sky

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Bend your knees. Hold onto your shins to lessen the stretch.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:12+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Revolved Triangle]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/revolved-triangle-parivrtta-trikonasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/721</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin standing. Step your right foot about 3 feet back with an exhale. Keeping your heels in one line, point your right foot 45 degrees to the right. Face your torso forward.

Place your hands on your hips and lengthen your spine.

Reach your right arm to the sky with an inhale.

Bend forward with an exhale and bring your right fingertips to the floor outside of your left foot.

Reach your left arm to the sky with an inhale, opening your chest to the left. Gaze toward your top hand.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Untwist with an exhale, then inhale and rise to standing. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Keep heels in one line

Draw outer hip away from shoulder

Anchor back heel to floor

Lengthen torso

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Gaze toward the floor.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:11+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Sleeping Tortoise]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/sleeping-tortoise-supta-kurmasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/723</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin in Tortoise. Externally rotate your hips and move your heels close to your head.

Drop your shoulders down as you reach your hands behind you. Clasp your hands.

Lift your feet with an inhale and cross your ankles over your head.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Release your feet and arms and rise with an inhale.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Shoulders drop down

Bind hands before legs

Pull head in

Ankles crossed

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Cross your toes, or cross your ankles underneath your head.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:11+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Seated Forward Bend]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/seated-forward-bend-paschimottanasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/738</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit with your legs stretched in front of you. Bring your feet to touch.

Reach your arms toward the sky with an inhale.

Bend forward from your hips with an exhale and hold your shins, ankles, or toes. Relax your neck. Breathe deeply into your belly.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Rise with an inhale.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Keep neck in line with spine

Keep feet together and relaxed

Bend elbows

Breathe deeply into belly and back]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:11+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Sphinx]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/sphinx-salamba-bhujangasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/763</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on your stomach. Bring your feet hip distance wide, toes untucked. Align your elbows under your shoulders, forearms parallel and fingers spread wide.

Peel your head and chest from the floor with an inhale. Release your shoulders down your back and press your chest forward. Gaze forward.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Lower with an exhale.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Feet hip distance wide

Draw shoulders down

Press chest forward

Forearms parallel]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:11+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Raised Legs Raised Fish]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/raised-legs-raised-fish-uttana-padasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/648</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin in Fish. Lift your chest up.

Engage your core and lift your legs and arms with an inhale. Bring them to a 45 degree angle from the floor. Bring your palms to touch and straighten your arms.

Hold the pose and take normal breaths.

Lower your arms and legs with an exhale. Lift your head an inch off the floor, then release all the way down.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Press elbows toward each other

Press palms together

Reach out through big toes

Engage quads

Lift chest up

Big toes touch

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Keep your arms on the floor.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:10+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Preparatory King Dancer]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/preparatory-king-dancer-saral-natarajasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/684</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin in Mountain Pose. Shift your weight to your left foot.

Bend your right knee with an exhale, drawing the foot toward your buttocks. Clasp the inside of the ankle with your right hand.

Reach your left arm forward and up with an inhale, touching the index finger and thumb together.

Slowly extend your right foot up and back with an exhale. Try to bring the thigh parallel to the floor (or even higher).

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Slowly lower your leg with an exhale. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Hips squared

Avoid compressing low back

Steady gaze

Do not lock standing knee

Leg raised directly behind body

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Brace your outstretched hand on a wall to balance.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:09+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Pyramid]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/pyramid-parsvottanasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/736</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin standing. Step your left foot about 3 feet back with an exhale. Keeping your heels in one line, point your left foot 45 degrees to the left. Face your torso forward.

Press your palms together behind your back with an inhale. Open your chest.

Bend forward with an exhale. Reach your forehead toward your knee.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Rise with an inhale, then exhale and step your feet together. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Anchor back heel to floor

Lengthen front of torso

Square your hips

Do not lock knees

Press ball of front foot into floor

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Hold opposite elbows behind your back, or reach both hands to the floor.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:09+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Plank Flow]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/plank-flow-kumbhakasana-vinyasa" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/646</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin in Downward Facing Dog. Bring your hands as wide as your shoulders and feet as wide as your hips. Spread your fingers wide. Reach your tailbone toward the sky behind you.

With an inhale, shift forward into Plank, bringing your shoulders over your wrists.

With an exhale push back into Downward Facing Dog.

Repeat this movement.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Hands shoulder-width apart, fingers wide

Feet hip-width apart

Draw belly toward spine

Inhale, shift forward

Exhale, push back

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Lower your knees to the floor.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:08+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Plow]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/plow-halasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/735</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on your back with your arms alongside your body, palms down. Lift your legs and hips with an inhale, then support your low back with your hands.

Slowly lower your legs overhead with an exhale, bringing your toes to the floor. Try to straighten your legs.

If your toes touch the floor, release your hands from your back and press your palms into the floor.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Tuck your chin into your chest and with an exhale slowly roll down one vertebra at a time.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Align hips over shoulders

Do not turn head

Push tops of shoulders into floor

Soften tongue and throat

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Bring feet wide and hold onto ankles.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:08+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Noose]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/noose-pasasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/665</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin in a squat, feet together and heels on the floor or a folded blanket.

Twist your torso to the right with an exhale. Place your left armpit outside of your right knee. Bend your elbow and wrap your left arm around your legs.

Wrap your right arm behind you and clasp your hands or wrists. Open your chest to the right and gaze over your right shoulder.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Gently untwist with an exhale. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Work toward bringing knees together

Place heels on floor or folded blanket

Close gap between torso and thigh

Soften belly

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Keep your front fingertips on the floor but wrap your back arm behind you.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:06+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Mermaid]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/mermaid-eka-pada-rajakapotasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/716</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin in Downward Facing Dog. With an exhale place your left knee on the floor in between your hands, left ankle behind right wrist.

Lower your right knee to the floor, scooting your leg back so that both hips are near the floor. Untuck the back toes. Check that your back leg is extended straight behind you. Rise onto your fingertips and lengthen your spine.

Bend your right leg and hook your elbow around the ankle with an exhale.

Reach your left arm toward the sky with an inhale. Bend your elbow and bringing your forearm behind your head, hook your hands together.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Release your hands and back leg. Place both hands on the floor. Tuck your back toes under and carefully push yourself back to Downward Facing Dog with an exhale. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Square hips toward front of mat

Scissor legs toward one another

Breathe deeply

Flex front foot

Lift and extend spine

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Keep the front hand on the floor.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:06+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Marichis Ii]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/marichis-ii-marichyasana-ii" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/715</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit with your legs stretched in front of you. Bend your left knee and place your ankle high on your right thigh.

Bend your right leg, bringing your foot flat on the floor near your right buttock. Lift your hips and shift forward so that your left knee rests on the floor.

Reach your right arm forward with an exhale, bringing your armpit against your shin. Rotate your arm to reach your hand behind your back.

Reach your left arm behind your back with an exhale. Grab hold of your left wrist.

Draw your belly in and fold deeper with an exhale, bringing your forehead to the floor.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Carefully rise with an inhale. Straighten your right leg, then use your hands to release your left foot. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Draw low belly in

Hips lifted from floor

Shift bodyweight forward

Foot near hip crease

Head toward floor

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Keep your foot on the floor instead of in Half Lotus.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:05+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Marichis I]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/marichis-i-marichyasana-i" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/734</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit with your legs stretched in front of you. Bend your right leg, bringing your foot flat on the floor near your right buttock.

Reach your right arm inside your leg and forward with an exhale, bringing your armpit against your shin. Rotate your arm to reach your hand behind your back.

Reach your left arm behind your back with an exhale. Grab hold of your left wrist.

Fold forward with an exhale, bringing your head toward your shin.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Rise with an inhale. Release your hands and straighten your leg. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Buttock lifted from floor

Leg straight

Spine long

Foot flexed

Shin vertical

Shift body weight forward

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Sit on a folded blanket.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:05+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Marichis Iii]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/marichis-iii-marichyasana-iii" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/757</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit with your legs stretched in front of you. Bend your right leg and place your foot flat on the floor about a fist’s distance away from your right buttock.

Bring your left shoulder outside of your right knee with an exhale. Rotate your arm to reach your hand behind your back.

Reach your right hand behind you with an exhale. Grab hold of your right wrist. Gaze over your left shoulder.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Untwist with an inhale. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Draw low belly in

Foot flexed

Hold wrist

Gaze over shoulder

Hip lifted from floor

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Sit on a folded blanket.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:05+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Lotus]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/lotus-padmasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/714</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit with your legs stretched in front of you. Bend your right leg and place your ankle on top of your left thigh.

Bend your left leg and stack your ankle on top of your right thigh. Lengthen your spine.

Rest the backs of your hands on your knees with your thumbs and index fingers touching. Relax your shoulders. Close your eyes.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Carefully release the legs.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Face soles of feet upward

Lengthen spine

Relax shoulders

Heels close to pubic bone

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Perform half lotus, bringing one ankle onto the thigh and the other just in front of the opposite shin.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:04+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[King Pigeon]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/king-pigeon-rajakapotasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/641</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on your stomach. Place your palms on the floor near your navel.

Lift your head, chest and torso with an inhale, straightening your arms.

Bend your knees with an exhale, bringing your feet near your head.

Lean into your right hand, then quickly lift your left hand with an exhale and grab hold of your left knee. Pause, then quickly lift your right hand with an exhale and grab hold of your right knee.

Expand your chest and touch your head to the soles of your feet.

Hold the pose and breathe (the breath will quicken).

Release your arms one at a time. Lower your legs and then torso with an exhale.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Keep body weight on pelvis and thighs

Expand chest

Touch head to soles of feet

Feet and knees together

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Keep your hands on the floor.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:03+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Headstand Head Stand]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/headstand-head-stand-sirsasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/639</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin kneeling and place your elbows on the floor. Clasp the outsides of your elbows with opposite hands. Release your hands but don’t move your elbows– keep this distance throughout the pose. Interlace your fingers and place the pinky fingers on the floor.

Place the part of your head that’s just behind your hairline on the floor. Cup the back of your head with your hands.

Curl your toes under, straighten your legs and walk your feet in toward you.

With an inhale bring one knee into your chest, then the other. Straighten your legs toward the sky with an exhale.

Fix your gaze at one point to balance. Press your elbows and wrists into the floor.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Lower your legs to the floor one at a time with an exhale.

Rest in Extended Child’s Pose for 30 seconds.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Draw shoulder blades toward sky

Draw ribs in

Press elbows and wrists into floor

Focus at the floor one foot in front of you]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:01+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Head To Knee C]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/head-to-knee-c-janu-sirsasana-c" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/664</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit with your legs stretched in front of you. Bend your right leg and place your heel close to your pelvis.

Turn your toes toward the floor and your heel toward the sky. Push your hands into the floor and scoot your pelvis forward until your heel is aligned over your toes.

Turn your torso toward your left leg. Hold your left foot with both hands. Bend forward with an exhale, lowering your head toward your shin. Grab hold of your left wrist at the sole of your foot.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Rise with an inhale. Lift your knee and straighten your leg. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Heel over toes

Ankle fully bent

Do not push knee toward floor

Spine long

Leg straight

Torso facing extended leg

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Instead of folding forward, use your hands to keep your pelvis lifted from the floor.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:00+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Head To Knee]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/head-to-knee-janu-sirsasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/732</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit with your legs stretched in front of you. Bend your right leg and place the sole of your foot against your left upper thigh. Flex your left foot.

Turn your upper body toward your extended leg. Slowly bend forward with an exhale. Walk your hands down your leg and grasp your shin, ankle, or toes. Relax your neck.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Rise with an inhale. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Flex extended foot

Keep neck in line with spine

Bend elbows]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:00+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Head To Knee B]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/head-to-knee-b-janu-sirsasana-b" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/733</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit with your legs stretched in front of you. Bend your right leg and place your heel close to your pelvis.

Pushing your hands into the floor, lift your hips and shift forward. Rest the center of your pelvis (the perineum) on your heel. Keep your foot flexed.

Turn your torso toward your left leg. Hold your left foot with both hands. Bend forward with an exhale, lowering your head toward your shin. Grab hold of your left wrist at the sole of your foot.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Rise with an inhale, lift your pelvis up and sit back on the floor. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Foot flexed

Heel at perineum (center of pelvis)

Spine long

Leg straight

Torso facing extended leg

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Point the foot of your bent leg and shift your knee forward.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:23:00+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Full Boat]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/full-boat-paripurna-navasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/635</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit with your knees bent, feet flat on the floor. Bring your knees and feet to touch.

Hold on to the backs of your thighs. Lean back with an exhale so that your toes lift from the floor. Balance on your sitting bones.

Straighten your legs, reaching your feet diagonally upward. Release your hands and stretch your arms forward, bringing them parallel to the floor.

Balance in the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Lower your feet with an exhale.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Lengthen spine and keep back flat

Reach strongly through fingers

Balance on sit bones

Keep lower front belly soft

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Hold backs of thighs for support.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:59+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Gate]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/gate-parighasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/636</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin kneeling. With an exhale stretch your right leg to the right, toes pointing away. Keep your left hip aligned over your left knee.

Stretch your arms wide and at shoulder height with an inhale.

Bend to the right with an exhale. Rest your right hand on your thigh or calf and reach your left arm up and over. Gaze toward your upper arm.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Rise with an inhale. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Keep left hip over knee

Face torso forward

Place hand above or below knee

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Gaze forward. Bend only as far as is comfortable.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:59+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Half Boat]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/half-boat-ardha-navasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/637</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit with your knees bent, feet flat on the floor. Bring your knees and feet to touch.

Hold on to the backs of your knees. Lean back with an exhale so that your toes lift from the floor. Balance on your sitting bones.

Release your hands and bring your arms and shins parallel to the floor.

Balance in the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Lower your feet with an exhale.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Lengthen spine and keep back flat

Reach strongly through fingers

Balance on sit bones

Keep lower front belly soft

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Hold backs of thighs for support.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:59+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Fish]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/fish-matsyasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/682</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on your back with your feet together. Place your hands underneath your buttocks, palms down.

Push your elbows into the floor with an inhale and lift your chest toward the sky. Bring the crown or top of your head to the floor. Keep most of your weight in your elbows.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Lift your head an inch off the floor with an exhale, then release all the way down.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Relax toes

Keep most of the weight in the elbows

Lift chest up

Keep mouth closed]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:58+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Extended Triangle]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/extended-triangle-utthita-trikonasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/697</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin standing. Step your feet 3 ½ to 4 feet apart. Bring feet parallel.

Bring your arms to shoulder height, palms facing down. Turn your right foot 90 degrees to the right. Turn your left foot slightly in.

Reach your right arm out to the right and then down with an exhale. Bring your hand to your shin or ankle. Inhale and reach your left arm toward the sky, palm facing forward. Gaze up toward your hand.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Look down and activate your core and legs. Rise with an inhale, then exhale and step your feet together. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Anchor outer edge of foot to floor

Stretch hands away from each other

Lengthen both sides of torso

Lift front leg knee cap

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Gaze toward the floor.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:58+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Extended Puppy]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/extended-puppy-uttana-shishosana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/754</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin on all fours. Bring your wrists directly under your shoulders and knees under your hips.

Slowly walk your hands forward with an exhale, keeping your hips over your knees. Sink your chest toward the floor and if possible, rest your forehead on the floor.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Walk your hands toward you with an inhale to return to all fours.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Keep hips over knees

Bring knees hip-width apart

Bring hands shoulder-width apart

Release chest toward floor

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Place a folded blanket under your knees.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:58+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Embryo In The Womb]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/embryo-in-the-womb-garbha-pindasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/694</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit in Lotus. Lift your knees and thread your hands through your legs one at a time. Your elbows must come through the other side with your forearms facing the sky.

Bend your arms with an exhale and rest your palms on your cheeks, fingers near your ears. Balance on your sacrum.

Hold the pose and take normal breaths.

Lower your legs with an exhale and release your arms. Repeat with the other leg on top.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Heels close to pubic bone

Balance on sacrum

Elbows thread through legs

Hands lightly rest on face

Engage core

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Reach your arms around your legs and hold your wrists.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:57+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Extended Childs Pose]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/extended-childs-pose-utthita-balasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/695</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit on your heels. Bring your feet together and knees hip-width apart.

Bend forward with an exhale and rest your torso between your thighs. Relax your tailbone toward your feet.

Reach your arms far forward. Spread your fingers and press your palms into the floor. Rest your forehead on the floor.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Rise with an inhale.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Release tailbone toward feet

Rest forehead on floor

Bring knees hip-width apart

Draw shoulder blades toward tailbone]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:57+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Ear Pressure Knee To Ear]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/ear-pressure-knee-to-ear-karnapidasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/751</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin in Plow with your hands interlaced on the floor. Bend your knees with an exhale.

Rest your knees on either side of your head and untuck your toes. Gently squeeze your head with your knees.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Straighten your legs with an inhale. Release your hands and press your palms into the floor. Tuck your chin into your chest and slowly roll down one vertebra at a time with an exhale.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Squeeze head with knees

Keep shoulders on floor

Draw belly in

Knees on floor

Untuck toes

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Support your low back with your hands.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:57+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Downward Facing Dog]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/downward-facing-dog-adho-mukha-svanasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/671</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on your stomach. Bring your hands under your shoulders and spread your fingers wide. Bring your feet as wide as your hips and curl your toes under.

Push into the floor and come onto your knees with an exhale, then slowly straighten your legs. Release your heels toward the floor. Reach your tailbone toward the sky behind you to lengthen your spine. Bring your head in between your arms.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Release your knees to the floor with an exhale and sit back on your heels.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Bring feet hip-width apart

Bring hands shoulder-width apart

Spread fingers and push thumbs and index fingers into floor

Draw shoulders away from ears

Align ears between arms

Reach tailbone up and back

Release heels toward floor]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:56+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Camel]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/camel-ustrasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/678</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin kneeling with your knees hip-width apart. Curl your toes under.

Place your hands on your lower back. Lengthen your spine and expand your chest with an inhale.

Slowly arch back with an exhale, keeping your hips over your knees. One at a time, bring your hands to the insides of your ankles. Rest your neck in a neutral position.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Return your hands to your back, then rise with an inhale and sit back on your heels.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Keep neck neutral

Lengthen tailbone toward floor

Reach chest toward sky

Align hips over knees

Knees hip distance wide

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Keep your hands on your low back to lessen the stretch.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:56+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Corpse]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/corpse-savasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/770</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on your back. Bring your feet wide and let them flop open.

Bring your arms several inches away from your torso, palms up.

Make any minor adjustments needed so that you are completely comfortable.

Close your eyes. Find stillness.

Hold the pose and take natural breaths. Focus your attention on your breath.

Come out of the pose slowly and gently.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Keep head and spine in one line

Relax forehead

Release tension in jaw

Tuck shoulder blades under

Draw chin very slightly toward chest

Bring feet wide]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:56+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Bow]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/bow-dhanurasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/677</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on your stomach and separate your legs hip-width apart. Bend your knees and hold on the outsides of your ankles. Rest your forehead on the floor.

Kick your legs away from you with an inhale and lift your head and chest from the floor. Balance on your low belly.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Lower with an exhale.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Bring knees hip-width apart

Balance on navel

Keep neck in line with spine

Kick feet away from you]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:55+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Bound Angle]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/bound-angle-baddha-konasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/728</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit with your legs stretched in front of you. Bend your legs and bring the soles of your feet together, close to your groin. Hold on to the outsides of your feet.

Lengthen your spine upward with an inhale.

Bend forward with an exhale and release your torso toward the floor. Relax your neck.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Rise with an inhale.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Do not force knees toward floor

Keep neck in line with spine

Draw heels close to groin]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:55+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Accomplished]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/accomplished-siddhasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/748</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit with your legs stretched in front of you. Bend your right leg and place your heel near your perineum.

Bend your left leg and stack the left ankle on top of the right. Tuck your left toes in between your right thigh and calf. Lengthen your spine.

Rest the backs of your hands on your knees with your thumbs and index fingers touching.

Close your eyes. Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Carefully release the legs.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Stack ankles

Tuck toes in between thigh and calf

Lengthen spine

Heels close to groin

Relax shoulders

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Sit on a bolster or block.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:55+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Banana]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/banana-bananasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/749</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on your back with your legs together. Reach your arms overhead with an inhale and grasp your elbows.

Keeping your hips stable, move your legs and upper body to the left with an exhale. Cross your right ankle over your left ankle to deepen the stretch.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Return to center with an inhale. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Keep hips at center

Both buttocks on floor

Torso and legs arched in same direction

Ankles crossed

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Do not cross your feet.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:55+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Bharadvajas Twist]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/bharadvajas-twist-bharadvajasana-i" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/750</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit with your legs stretched in front of you. Shift to your right and bend your knees, bringing your feet near your left hip. Rest your left ankle on arch of your right foot.

Lengthen your spine with an inhale. Twist to the right with an exhale. Place your right fingertips on the floor behind you and tuck your left hand underneath and to the right of your right knee, palm on the floor. Wrap your right arm behind you and clasp your left upper arm.

Lengthen with each inhalation and twist deeper with each exhalation, gazing over your right shoulder.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Slowly unwind with an exhale. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Draw shoulders away from ears

Soften neck

Buttocks on the floor

Soften belly

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Press the back of your left hand against your thigh instead of tucking it under. Keep your right fingertips on the floor.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:55+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Warrior Iii]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/warrior-iii-virabhadrasana-iii" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/661</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin standing. Reach your hands toward the sky with an inhale, palms facing each other.

Bring your weight into your right foot. Bend forward from your hips with an exhale, lifting your left leg straight back.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Rise with an inhale, then exhale and release your arms. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Point toes toward floor

Don’t lock knee

Keep arms, torso and lifted leg in one line

Draw belly toward spine

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Reach your arms to the sides for balance.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:54+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Shoulderstand]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/shoulderstand-sarvangasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/654</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on your back with your arms alongside your body, palms down. Lift your legs and hips with an inhale, then support your low back with your hands.

Walk your hands down your back and bring your elbows close together. Reach your feet toward the sky. Relax your toes.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths into your belly.

Lower your feet behind your head, place your palms flat on the floor, tuck your chin into your chest and with an exhale slowly roll down one vertebra at a time.

Always follow shoulderstand with its counterposes, Plow and Fish.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Push ribs in and up

Soften tongue and throat

Press upper arms and shoulders into floor

Keep legs together

Do not turn head]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:51+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Side Plank]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/side-plank-vasishtasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/656</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin in Plank. Press your weight into your right hand. Carefully roll to your right, stacking your left foot on top of right.

Rest your left hand on your left thigh with an exhale. Reach your hand toward the sky with an inhale, spreading your fingers wide. Lift your hips and keep your body in one diagonal line. Gaze toward the sky.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Lower your hand to the floor with an exhale. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Spread fingers wide

Align wrist under shoulder

Stack heels

Reach hips up

Avoid arching back

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Keep your hand on your thigh, gaze downward or rest your bottom knee on the floor.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:51+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Plank]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/plank-kumbhakasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/645</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin in Downward Facing Dog. Bring your hands as wide as your shoulders and feet as wide as your hips. Spread your fingers wide. Reach your tailbone toward the sky behind you.

With an inhale, shift forward into Plank, bringing your shoulders over your wrists. Engage your core and legs. Gaze diagonally downward.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Push back to Downward Facing Dog with an exhale.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Hands shoulder-width apart

Feet hip-width apart

Spread fingers wide

Draw belly toward spine

Keep head in line with spine

Soften elbows

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Lower your knees to the floor.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:48+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Half Bound Lotus Standing Forward Bend Half Bound Lotus Intense Stretch]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/half-bound-lotus-standing-forward-bend-half-bound-lotus-intense-stretch-ardha-baddha-padmottanasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/705</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your feet together. Use your hands to lift your left foot from the floor. Bend your knee and place your ankle high on your right thigh.

Reach your left hand behind your back with an inhale and grab your left big toe.

Bend forward from your hips with an exhale. Place your right fingertips on the floor.

Fold deeper with an exhale, bringing your palm to the floor and head toward your shin.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Rise with an inhale, then release your foot. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Leg straight

Neck relaxed

Foot near hip crease

Point knee down

Hold big toe

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Keep your torso upright.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:47+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Humble Warrior]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/humble-warrior-baddha-virabhadrasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/709</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin in Warrior I with your left foot forward. Interlace your hands behind you with an exhale.

Lift your chest and lengthen your spine with an inhale.

Fold forward with an exhale, bringing your torso inside of your front leg. Lift your arms up and overhead.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Lift your torso with an inhale. Step your feet together and release your arms with an exhale. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Anchor outer edge of foot to floor

Relax neck

Back knee lifted

Knee over ankle

Shoulders relaxed

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Hold opposite elbows or a strap. Lift your back heel from the floor.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:47+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Feathered Peacock]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/feathered-peacock-pincha-mayurasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/633</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin in Dolphin. Bend your knees and walk your feet toward your hands.

Gaze between your hands. Bend one knee deeply and sweep the opposite foot toward the sky with an exhale. Allow the other leg to follow.

Balancing on your forearms, draw your belly toward your spine and reach your tailbone toward the sky.

Hold the pose and take slow, controlled breaths.

Lower the legs to the floor with an exhale, one leg at a time.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Press forearms into the floor

Fingers spread wide

Elbows shoulder distance wide

Draw ribs in

Reach tailbone toward sky

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Practice against a wall. Do a few practice hops before inverting completely.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:46+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Extended Side Angle]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/extended-side-angle-utthita-parsvakonasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/696</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin standing. Step your feet 3 ½ to 4 feet apart with an inhale. Bring feet parallel.

Bring your arms to shoulder height, palms facing down. Turn your right foot 90 degrees to the right.

Bend your right knee with an exhale, bringing the thigh parallel to the floor. Align knee over ankle.

Bend to the right with an exhale, bringing your fingertips to the floor just outside of your right foot. Reach your left arm up with an inhale, then lower the arm alongside your ear, palm facing down. Gaze toward your top arm.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Rise with an inhale, then exhale and step your feet together. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Anchor outer edge of foot to floor

Align knee over ankle

Center body weight evenly between feet

Lightly rest fingertips on floor

Bring back leg, torso and extended arm in one diagonal line

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Gaze toward the floor. Rest your forearm on your thigh instead of reaching to the floor.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:46+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Half Bound Lotus Seated Forward Bend]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/half-bound-lotus-seated-forward-bend-ardha-baddha-padma-paschimottanasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/704</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit with your legs stretched in front of you. Bend your left knee and place your ankle high on your right thigh.

Wrap your left arm behind your back with an inhale and grab your left big toe.

Reach your right arm up with an inhale. Fold forward with an exhale and grab hold of your right foot.

Lengthen your torso with an inhale, then fold deeper with an exhale. Bring your head toward your shin.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Rise with an inhale and release your foot. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Align heel to navel

Hinge at your hips

Bend elbow to side

Flex foot

Lengthen torso

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Hold the foot of the extended leg with both hands.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:46+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Dolphin]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/dolphin-ardha-pincha-mayurasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/730</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin on all fours. Align your knees under your hips. Lower your elbows to the floor and align them underneath your shoulders, forearms parallel.

Tuck your toes under. Lift your knees from the floor with an exhale. Reach your tailbone up and back toward the sky behind you, straightening your legs. Align your head in between your upper arms.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Lower your knees to the floor with an exhale.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Press forearms into floor

Widen collarbones

Draw shoulder blades onto upper back

Draw lower ribs in

Fingers spread wide

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Bend your knees.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:45+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Crescent Lunge]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/crescent-lunge-anjaneyasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/670</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin in Downward Facing Dog. Step your right foot in between your hands with an exhale. Rise onto your fingertips.

Engage your back leg. Reach your arms toward the sky with an inhale, palms facing each other. Bring your torso upright.

Bend your right knee with an exhale, bringing the thigh parallel to the floor. Align knee over ankle.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Lower to Downward Facing Dog with an exhale. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Lengthen tailbone toward floor

Draw shoulders away from ears

Lift back heel

Align knee over ankle

Draw lower ribs in and down

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Keep your hands on your hips or back knee on the floor, toes untucked.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:44+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Chair]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/chair-utkatasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/679</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your feet together or hip-width apart, feet parallel.

Reach your arms toward the sky with an inhale, palms facing each other.

Bend your knees with an exhale and shift your hips back and down, as if you’re sitting on an imaginary chair. Make sure that your knees are not beyond your toes. Gaze diagonally downward.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Rise with an inhale, then exhale and release your arms.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Keep knees behind toes

Tuck the tailbone under

Draw shoulders away from ears

Keep body weight in heels

Bring torso toward upright]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:44+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Bound Lotus]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/bound-lotus-baddha-padmasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/690</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin in Lotus with your left foot on top. Lean forward and reach your left arm behind you with an inhale. Grab hold of your left big toe.

Lean further forward with an exhale. Reach your right arm behind you and grab hold of your right big toe. Sit tall.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Carefully release your feet and legs. Repeat with the other leg on top.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Sit tall

Heels close to pubic bone

Hold big toes firmly

Pull feet toward pelvis and down

Expand chest

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Lean forward to lessen the stretch in your shoulders.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:43+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Sleeping Pigeon]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/sleeping-pigeon-eka-pada-rajakapotasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/722</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin in Downward Facing Dog. With an exhale place your left knee on the floor in between your hands, left ankle behind right wrist.

Lower your right knee to the floor, scooting your leg back so that both hips are near the floor. Untuck the back toes. Check that your back leg is extended straight behind you. Rise onto your fingertips and lengthen your spine. Stay here for a few breaths.

Slowly walk your hands forward with an exhale and rest your forehead on the floor.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Tuck your back toes under and carefully push yourself back to Downward Facing Dog with an exhale. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Square hips

Scissor legs toward one another

Extend back leg directly behind body

Breathe deeply into hips

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Keep your torso lifted. Draw your front heel close to your body to lessen the stretch.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:41+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Three Parts Three Limbed Forward Bend]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/three-parts-three-limbed-forward-bend-triang-mukhaikapada-paschimottanasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/743</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit with your legs stretched in front of you. Shift your weight to your left and bend your right leg, bringing your foot next to your hip.

Balance here by bringing more weight to your right leg. Reach your arms forward with an exhale. Grab hold of your left wrist at the sole of your foot.

Lengthen your torso with an inhale, then fold forward with an exhale. Widen your elbows and bring your head toward your shin.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Rise with an inhale and straighten your leg. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Foot flexed

Lengthen torso

Widen elbows

Calf outside of thigh

Toes point back

Keep more weight on bent leg

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Keep your torso upright.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:41+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Thunderbolt Kneeling Diamond]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/thunderbolt-kneeling-diamond-vajrasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/765</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit with your legs folded underneath you, knees touching.

Bring your big toes to touch and separate your heels. Reach the crown of your head toward the sky.

Rest your hands on your thighs. Close your eyes.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Bring knees to touch

Relax shoulders

Lengthen spine

Bring toes to touch

Separate heels

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Separate your knees slightly.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:41+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Inverted]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/inverted-viparita-karani" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/640</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on your back. Lift your feet toward the sky with an inhale.

Lift your hips and low back from the floor, then support your hips with your hands. Your torso should be at an angle. Straighten your legs.

Hold the pose and take normal breaths.

Lower your legs over your head, place your arms on the floor, and slowly roll down with an exhale.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Do not turn your neck

Legs straight

Torso at an angle

Hips resting in palms

Elbows close together

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Bend your knees while lifting and lowering your legs.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:40+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Reclining Hero]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/reclining-hero-supta-virasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/649</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin in Hero. Lean back with an exhale, resting on your elbows. Pause here for a moment.

Slowly lower your torso to the floor with an exhale.

Grasp opposite elbows above your head with an inhale.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Carefully rise back onto your elbows with an inhale. Pause here for a moment, then sit all the way up.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Keep thighs parallel

Feet outside of hips

Lift tailbone up toward pubic bone

Keep feet parallel

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Stay on your elbows. Separate your knees slightly but keep thighs parallel.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:40+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Half Moon]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/half-moon-ardha-chandrasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/638</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin standing. Step your feet several feet apart. Turn your right toes 90 degrees to the right.

Bend your right knee with an exhale and lean your torso to the right. Bring your right fingertips to the floor, about 12 inches in front of your right foot.

Place your left hand on your left hip.

Focus your gaze at the floor in front of you. Shift your weight into your right foot. Lift your left leg parallel to the floor with an inhale. Flex the foot.

Straighten your right leg. Open your chest to the left. Reach your left arm to the sky with an inhale.

Balance in the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Lower your top leg with an exhale. Rise with an inhale. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Flex top foot

Open chest toward side

Actively stretch hands away from each other

Do not lock standing knee

Lift standing leg knee cap

<strong>Modification:</strong>
If you have any neck problems, look toward the floor.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:39+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Extended Hand To Big Toe]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/extended-hand-to-big-toe-utthita-hasta-padangusthasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/663</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin in Mountain Pose. Shift your weight to your right foot.

Bend your left knee with an exhale and hook your big toe with your left index and middle fingers. Bring your right hand to your hip with an inhale.

Slowly extend your left foot out and up with an exhale. Draw your shoulder back.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Slowly lower your leg with an exhale. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Steady gaze

Hips squared

Do not lock knee

Spine straight

Shoulders relaxed

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Keep your lifted knee bent.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:39+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Frog]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/frog-adho-mukha-mandukasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/701</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin in Child’s. Come onto your elbows, fingers interlaced.

Lift your hips and widen your knees. Bring your ankles in line with your knees, toes pointing outward.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Push your elbows into the floor and bring your legs together, returning to Child’s.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Ankles in line with knees

Toes pointing outward

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Touch your toes together.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:39+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Hero]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/hero-virasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/755</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit with your legs folded underneath you.

Lift your hips and open your feet a few inches to either side. Carefully sit in between your feet.

Use your hands to pull your calves up and out so that your bottom is snuggled in between your feet. Point your toes behind you. Rest your hands on your thighs. Lengthen your spine. Close your eyes.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Carefully lift your bottom with an inhale, then swing your legs to one side to return to sitting.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Point toes back

Keep both sit bones on floor

Sit in between calves

Lengthen crown of head toward sky

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Sit on top of a block or bolster placed between your feet.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:39+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Equestrian]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/equestrian-ashwa-sanchalanasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/672</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin in Standing Forward Bend with your palms on the floor beside your feet, knees bent as needed. Step your right foot far back with an inhale.

Lower your right knee to the floor. Check that your left knee is aligned over your ankle. Rise onto your fingertips and lengthen your spine, opening your chest.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Step your right foot forward with an exhale and return to Standing Forward Bend. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Lengthen spine

Back knee on floor

Gaze diagonally upward

Align knee over ankle

Rise onto fingertips]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:38+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Upward Lotus]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/upward-lotus-urdhva-padmasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/660</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin in Shoulderstand with your hands supporting your back. Cross your legs into Lotus.

Lower your legs with an exhale, bringing them perpendicular to the floor.

Balancing on your shoulders, release your hands from your back and press them against your knees, arms straight.

Hold the pose and take normal breaths.

Support your back with your hands, lift your legs with an inhale and return to Shoulderstand. Repeat with the other leg on top.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Do not turn neck

Press hands against knees

Energetically press knees toward floor

Arms straight

Keep shoulders on floor

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Support your back with your hands and lift your knees toward the sky.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:34+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Embryo]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/embryo-pindasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/632</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin in Shoulderstand with your hands supporting your back. Cross your legs into Lotus.

Lower your knees toward your head with an exhale.

Slowly release your hands and wrap them around your legs, drawing your legs closer to your torso.

Hold the pose and take normal breaths.

Return your hands to your back. Lift your knees to the sky with an inhale, then uncross your legs to return to Shoulderstand. Repeat with the other leg on top.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Thighs close to chest

Do not turn neck

Upper back on floor

Heels close to pubic bone

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Support your back with your hands.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:33+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Reclined Pigeon Supine Pigeon Thread The Needle]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/reclined-pigeon-supine-pigeon-thread-the-needle-supta-kapotasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/717</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet on the floor. Cross your left ankle over your right thigh with an inhale.

Thread your left arm through your legs and interlace your hands behind your right thigh. Draw your thigh toward you with an exhale. Flex your feet.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Lower your feet to the floor with an exhale. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Draw thigh toward chest

Flex feet

Bend elbows

Energetically push knee away from you

Head and sacrum on floor

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Keep your lower foot on the floor.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:30+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Happy Baby]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/happy-baby-ananda-balasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/707</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on your back. Bend your knees toward your chest with an exhale.

Clasp the outsides of your feet with your hands. Open your knees as wide as your shoulders. Flex your feet.

Push your feet into your hands with an exhale as you pull your feet down, creating resistance.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Release with an exhale.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Knees near armpits

Shins perpendicular to floor

Feet flexed

Elbows bent

Head on floor

Low back on floor

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Hold on to a belt looped over the soles of your feet.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:29+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Cat Stretch]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/cat-stretch-marjariasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/769</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin on all fours. Bring your wrists directly under your shoulders and knees under your hips. Bring your head to a neutral position.

With an inhale, arch your spine, reaching your head and tailbone toward the sky. Let your belly drop toward the floor.

With an exhale, round your spine, drawing your head and tailbone toward the floor.

Repeat this movement.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Align wrists under shoulders

Align knees under hips

Broaden shoulders

Inhale and arch

Exhale and round

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Place a folded blanket under your knees for cushion.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:28+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Upward Salute]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/upward-salute-urdhva-hastasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/767</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your feet together. Allow your arms to hang by your sides. Reach the crown of your head toward the sky. Point your tailbone toward the floor.

Reach your arms out and up with an inhale, bringing your palms to touch overhead. Gaze diagonally upward. Relax your shoulders downward. Engage your core and thighs and lift your kneecaps up.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Lower your arms with an exhale.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Point tailbone toward floor

Lift kneecaps up

Draw lower ribs in

Soften shoulders

Do not lock elbows

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Gaze forward, keep the arms wide or step the feet hip distance wide.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:26+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Thread The Needle]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/thread-the-needle" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/764</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin on all fours. Align your wrists under your shoulders and your knees under your hips.

With an inhale, reach your right arm up toward the ceiling and open your chest.

With an exhale, thread your right arm under your left arm. Rest your right shoulder and temple on the mat. Keep your hips lifted.

Extend your left arm forward on the mat or wrap it behind your back.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Press into your left hand to release. Return to all fours with an inhale. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Stack hips over knees · Reach arm fully through · Rest shoulder and temple on floor · Keep hips level · Soften jaw · Breathe into mid-back]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:24+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Standing Split]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/standing-split-urdhva-prasarita-eka-padasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/666</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your feet together and parallel. Bend forward from your hips with an exhale. Lengthen your torso as you come down. Reach your palms toward the floor on either side of your feet.

Draw your kneecaps up and lift your sitting bones toward the sky. Shift your weight to your right foot. Reach your left foot back and up with an inhale. Draw your torso toward your thigh.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Lower your leg with an exhale. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Square hips toward floor

Point standing knee forward

Draw torso toward thigh

Relax neck

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Lift raised leg parallel to the floor.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:23+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Shining Skull Breath Frontal Brain Cleansing Breath]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/shining-skull-breath-frontal-brain-cleansing-breath-kapalabhati-pranayama" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/652</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit in a comfortable position. Lengthen your spine.

Rest your hands on your knees. Close your eyes. Inhale naturally.

Forcefully exhale through your nose by actively drawing your belly toward your spine. Keep the rest of your body still. Inhale naturally.

Repeat 10 rounds of this breath: exhaling forcefully and inhaling naturally at a medium pace. Then rest for a minute in Corpse.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Lengthen spine

Keep chin parallel to floor

Draw belly toward spine for forceful exhalations

Inhale passively

Do not move shoulders

Avoid jerky movements

Relax face]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:20+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Seated Spinal Twist]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/seated-spinal-twist" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/761</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit with your legs extended in front of you. Bend your right knee and place your right foot outside your left thigh.

Bend your left leg and bring the left heel near your right hip, or keep it extended if more comfortable.

Place your right hand behind you for support. With an inhale, reach your left arm up.

With an exhale, twist to the right and place your left elbow outside your right knee.

Lengthen your spine with each inhale. Deepen the twist with each exhale.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Return to center with an inhale. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Sit evenly on sit bones · Lengthen spine with inhale · Twist with exhale · Keep grounded hand close to spine · Press elbow into knee gently · Relax shoulders away from ears]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:20+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Reclining Bound Angle]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/reclining-bound-angle-supta-baddha-konasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/719</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on your back. With an exhale bring the soles of your feet to touch and draw them toward your pelvis. Release your knees toward the floor.

Bring your arms several inches away from your torso, palms facing up.

Close your eyes. Find stillness.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Supporting your knees with your hands, straighten your legs with an exhale.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Soften belly

Relax knees but do not push toward floor

Tuck shoulder blades under

Draw chin toward chest

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Support your knees on blocks or blankets.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:18+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Meditation]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/meditation-dhyana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/758</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit in a comfortable position. Lengthen your spine.

Touch your thumbs and index fingers together. Rest the backs of your hands on your knees. Close your eyes.

Breath naturally. Focus your attention on your breath. Simply observe the way in which the breath flows in and out through your nose.

Whenever you notice your mind wandering, return your attention to your breath.

Continue meditation for as long as you like.

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Place a firm cushion or rolled mat under your bottom to bring more length to your spine.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:15+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Lizard]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/lizard-utthan-pristhasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/712</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin in Downward Facing Dog. Reach your right leg toward the sky with an inhale.

Place your right foot outside of your right hand with an exhale.

Lower your elbows to the floor underneath your shoulders, forearms parallel. Check that your right knee is aligned over your ankle.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Rise onto your hands with an inhale. Reach your right leg up and back with an exhale, then return to Downward Facing Dog. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Extend heart forward

Align knee over ankle

Draw shoulder blades together

Hug right knee in

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Rest your back knee on the floor or rest your forearms on a block.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:14+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Lion]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/lion-simhasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/756</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit on your heels. Bring your feet together and knees wide.

Place your palms on the floor in between your knees, fingers pointed toward feet. Straighten your arms and lengthen your spine.

Inhale deeply through your nose.

Open your mouth wide, stick out your tongue, look up and exhale while making a ‘hhhaaa’ sound. Close your mouth. Take a natural breath.

Repeat this breath five times. Release the pose.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Open mouth wide

Actively stretch tongue out of mouth

Spread fingers wide

Lengthen and arch the spine]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:14+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Heros Meditation Shoelace]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/heros-meditation-shoelace-dhyana-veerasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/708</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin on all fours. Cross your left knee behind your right.

Sit back between your heels with an exhale. Stack your knees and point your feet behind you. Rest your hands on your knees. Close your eyes.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Lean back and carefully release your legs with an inhale. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Knees stacked

Feet point back

Buttocks on floor

Spine tall

Shoulders relaxed

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Place a folded blanket under your hips.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:13+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Fire Log]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/fire-log-agnistambhasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/699</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin sitting. Bend your knees and place your feet flat on the floor.

Slide your left foot under your right leg and bring the heel near the right buttock. (Depending on your flexibility, try to bring the shin parallel to the front of your mat.) Release your left knee toward the floor.

Stack your right leg on top of the left. The right ankle should be just beyond the left knee. Flex your feet. Rest your fingertips by your sides.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Carefully straighten your legs and change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Flex feet

Position top foot just beyond bottom knee

Lengthen spine

Try to bring shins parallel]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:09+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Firelog Double Pigeon Square]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/firelog-double-pigeon-square-agnistambhasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/700</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit with your legs stretched in front of you and open your feet wide.

Bend your left knee with an exhale, bringing your shin parallel to the front of your mat.

Bend your right knee with an inhale and use your hands to stack your right shin on top of your left shin.

Flex your feet. Place your fingertips on the floor beside you and lengthen your spine.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Release your legs with an exhale. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Spine straight

Flex feet

Knees and feet stacked

Knees relax toward floor

Shins parallel to front of mat

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Place a folded blanket under your hips.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:09+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Extended Cobra]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/extended-cobra-saral-hasta-bhujangasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/753</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on your stomach. Separate your feet hip-width apart. Place your hands under your shoulders and spread your fingers. Rest your forehead on the floor.

Push into your hands and lift your head, chest and stomach with an inhale. Keep your pelvis on the floor.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Lower with an exhale.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Bring feet hip-width apart

Bend elbows slightly

Draw shoulders away from ears

Keep head in line with spine

Keep pelvis on floor]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:08+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Easy Pose]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/easy-pose-sukhasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/752</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit with your legs stretched in front of you. Bend one leg with an exhale and draw the foot near the opposite thigh.

Bend the other leg and tuck the foot under the opposite shin.

Rest your hands on your knees. Lengthen your spine but relax your body.

Close your eyes. Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Slowly release the legs.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Lengthen spine

Relax shoulders

Reach crown of head toward sky

Relax arms

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Sit on a bolster or block.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:07+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Breath Of Fire]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/breath-of-fire-agni-pran" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/628</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit in a comfortable position. Lengthen your spine.

Rest your hands on your knees. Close your eyes. Inhale naturally.

Actively exhale through your nose by quickly drawing your navel in and up. Keep the rest of your body still. Inhale passively.

Repeat this rhythmic cycle at about one breath per second; exhaling actively and inhaling passively for about 30 seconds. This is a faster breath than Shining Skull.

Rest for a minute in Corpse.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Lengthen spine

Keep chin parallel to floor

Draw navel up and in to exhale

Inhale passively

Relax shoulders

Relax face]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:05+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Big Toe]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/big-toe-padangusthasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/669</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your feet hip distance wide and parallel. Bend forward from your hips with an exhale. Lengthen your torso as you come down.

Hook your big toes with your thumbs and first two fingers. Press your toes into your fingers. Lift halfway and lengthen your torso with an inhale.

Fold deeply with an exhale, widening your elbows. Let your head hang.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Release your toes. Lengthen your spine with an inhale and rise to standing.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Hamstrings relaxed

Press toes down while pulling fingers up

Lift sitz bones toward sky

Bend elbows to sides

Engage lower belly

Legs straight

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Hold on to a strap looped under the soles of your feet.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:02+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Bellows Breath]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/bellows-breath-bhastrika-pranayama" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/627</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit in a comfortable position. Lengthen your spine.

Rest your hands on your knees. Close your eyes.

Take a deep, exaggerated breath in, expanding your belly. Actively exhale with an equally exaggerated breath. Do not strain.

Repeat this cycle for 10 breaths at a medium pace.

Rest for a minute in Corpse.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Lengthen spine

Keep chin parallel to floor

Expand belly with each inhalation

Draw belly toward spine with each exhalation

Relax shoulders

Relax face]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:22:01+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Staff]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/staff-dandasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/739</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit with your legs outstretched and touching. Flex your feet.

Place your hands flat on the floor next to your hips, fingers facing forward.

Reach the crown of your head toward the sky. Relax your shoulders.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Release with an exhale.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Press thighs against floor

Flex feet

Lengthen spine

Gently press palms into floor

Relax shoulders

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Bend your elbows if needed. Place a block underneath either hand if your palms don’t reach the floor.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:58+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Standing Half Forward Bend]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/standing-half-forward-bend-ardha-uttanasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/741</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin in Standing Forward Bend. Rest your fingertips on the floor in line with your toes.

Lift your torso with an inhale, keeping your fingertips on the floor. Lengthen your spine and gaze diagonally downward.

Hold the pose for a moment.

Fold forward with an exhale.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Do not compress neck

Aim for flat back

Press fingertips into floor

Bring weight to balls of feet

Lengthen torso and spine

Align hips over ankles

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Bend your knees. Place your hands on your shins instead of the floor.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:58+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Revolved Head To Knee]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/revolved-head-to-knee-parivrtta-janu-sirsasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/737</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit with your legs stretched in front of you. Bend your left leg and place the sole of your foot against your right upper thigh. Flex your right foot.

Stretch your right hand toward your right foot with an exhale. Twist your palm to the right so that your thumb points down. Clasp onto the inner edge of the foot.

Twist your torso upward. Reach your left arm toward the sky with an inhale. Lower it behind your head with an exhale and grab hold of the outer edge of your foot. Gaze upward.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Carefully release and untwist with an exhale. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Press bent leg toward floor

Press shoulder against knee

Twist torso toward sky

Stretch elbows away from each other

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Avoid this pose if you have knee injury.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:57+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Cat Tail]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/cat-tail" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/729</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on your back and roll to your left side. Stretch your right leg to the left with an inhale and grasp your foot with your left hand. Straighten your leg.

Bend your left leg back with an inhale and clasp your foot with your right hand. Kick your foot away from you.

Gaze to your right.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Release and untwist with an exhale. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Kick foot away from buttock

Foot flexed

Shoulder relaxes toward floor

Gaze in opposite direction of extended leg

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Keep your top leg bent and hold your thigh.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:54+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Splits]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/splits" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/725</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin in a low lunge with your right foot forward and both hands on the floor.

Slowly slide your right foot forward and your left foot back, straightening both legs.

Keep your hips square and your torso upright. Place your hands on blocks or the floor for support.

Flex the front foot and point the back toes if comfortable.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths. Reach up to open your chest.

To release, press into your hands and gently slide your legs back together. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Hips square · Front leg flexed · Back leg extended with toes pointed or tucked · Spine tall · Hands support balance · Engage inner thighs]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:53+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Sleeping Vishnu Pose]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/sleeping-vishnu-pose" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/724</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on your right side. Extend your right arm along the floor and rest your head on your upper arm.

Bend your left knee and grasp your left big toe with your left fingers, using the thumb and first two fingers.

Straighten the leg upward if possible.

Keep your spine long and your gaze steady. Balance your body using your core and grounded right leg.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Release the leg with an exhale. Roll onto your back, then change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Stack hips and shoulders · Flex supporting foot · Engage core for balance · Keep top leg extended and active · Gaze softly forward or up]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:52+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Reclined Spinal Twist]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/reclined-spinal-twist-supta-matsyendrasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/718</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on your back. Stretch your arms out at shoulder height, palms down.

Bend your right leg and place your foot flat on the floor next to your left knee. Place your left hand on top of your right knee.

With an exhale gently guide your right knee toward the floor. Gaze toward the right.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Untwist with an inhale. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Press shoulder blades toward floor

Gaze in opposite direction of twist

Allow gravity to release knee toward floor]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:51+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Half Spinal Twist]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/half-spinal-twist-ardha-matsyendrasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/706</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit with your legs stretched in front of you. Bend your left leg and place your left foot flat on the floor, just outside of your right knee.

Bring your left fingertips to the floor about a foot behind you. Gently push into the floor to lengthen your spine.

Reach your right arm up with an inhale.

Bend your right arm with an exhale, press the elbow against the left knee and twist to the left. Gaze over your left shoulder.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Untwist with an inhale. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Position foot just outside of knee

Lengthen spine vertically and then twist

Draw shoulders down

Press elbow against knee]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:49+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Laying Knees To Chest]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/laying-knees-to-chest" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/711</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on your back with your legs extended and arms by your sides.

With an exhale, bend both knees and draw them toward your chest.

Wrap your arms around your shins or place your hands on your knees.

Relax your shoulders and gently rock side to side if desired.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Release your legs with an exhale and return to the starting position.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Keep head and sacrum on floor · Draw knees toward chest

Relax shoulders · Flex feet · Keep elbows soft]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:49+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Eye Of The Needle]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/eye-of-the-needle-sucirandhrasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/698</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on your back. Bend your knees and place your feet flat on the floor.

Bring your right ankle to your outer left thigh, just below your knee.

Thread your right arm through your legs. Interlace your fingers around your left thigh. Flex your feet.

Gently pull your left thigh toward your torso with an exhale.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Release with an inhale. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Actively flex through both feet

Relax shoulders and throat

Bend elbows

Gently push raised knee away

Gently pull thigh toward torso

Press tailbone into floor]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:48+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Garland]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/garland-malasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/702</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin standing with your feet wide. Lower into a squat with an exhale.

Bring your feet close together, but open your knees wider than your torso.

Bring your upper arms to the insides of your thighs and press your hands together in front of your chest.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Rise with an inhale.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Lift and lengthen torso

Press upper arms against thighs

Relax shoulders

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Place a folded mat under your heels if they don’t touch the floor.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:48+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Goddess]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/goddess-utkata-konasanana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/703</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your feet together. Step your feet 3 apart with an exhale, pointing your toes diagonally outward.

Lift your arms with an inhale, bringing your upper arms parallel to the floor and forearms vertical, hands facing forward. Spread your fingers wide.

Lower into a squat with an exhale. Point your tailbone toward the floor. Draw your knees back so that they’re aligned over your ankles. Lift your chest and soften your shoulders.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Release your arms with an exhale and straighten your legs. Step your feet together.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Externally rotate inner thighs

Align knees over ankles

Point tailbone toward floor

Keep torso vertical

Soften shoulders

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Rest your hands on your hips.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:48+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Bridge]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/bridge-setu-bandhasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/691</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on your back. Bend your knees and bring your feet near your buttocks, hip-width apart. Rest your arms by your sides, palms down.

With an inhale push into your feet to lift your hips. Reach your chest toward your chin.

Clasp your hands underneath you and tuck your shoulders under.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Unclasp your hands, then exhale to lower.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Bring feet hip-width apart

Align knees over ankles

Lengthen tailbone toward knees

Do not turn neck

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Keep arms flat on the floor to lessen the stretch in the shoulders.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:47+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Deer]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/deer" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/692</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit with the soles of your feet together and your knees wide.

Swing your right foot behind you with an exhale.

Move your left shin forward with an inhale, keeping both buttocks on the floor. Rest your hands on your knees.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Lean toward your left and bring your right leg forward with an inhale. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Both buttocks on floor

Front shin away from body

Spine perpendicular to floor

Shoulders relaxed

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Place a folded blanket under your hips. Keep your front foot near your pelvis.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:47+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Raised Arms Hands]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/raised-arms-hands-hasta-uttanasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/685</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your feet hip distance wide. Point your big toes forward. Allow your arms to hang by your sides. Reach the crown of your head toward the sky.Point your tailbone toward the floor.

Reach your arms forward and up with an inhale, palms facing forward. Gently arch back and gaze diagonally upward. Keep length in your spine.

Hold the pose for a moment.

Lower your arms with an exhale.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Feet hip distance wide

Outer edges of feet parallel

Hands shoulder distance wide

Palms facing forward

Lengthen spine

Do not compress low back]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:45+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Revolved Balancing Half Moon]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/revolved-balancing-half-moon" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/686</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin in a standing forward fold. Place your right fingertips on the floor or a block under your shoulder.

With an inhale, lift your left leg behind you, bringing it parallel to the floor. Flex the left foot.

With an exhale, twist your torso to the right. Reach your left arm upward, stacking your shoulders.

Keep your hips level and your gaze steady.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

With an exhale, lower your left hand and foot to the floor. Return to the forward fold. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Hips square to floor · Engage lifted leg · Stack shoulders

Flex lifted foot · Reach top arm high · Gaze can be up or down]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:45+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Cow Face]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/cow-face-gomukhasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/680</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit on your heels with your knees together. Lengthen your spine.

Bend your left arm behind your back and bring the hand in between your shoulder blades, palm facing away.

Reach your right arm up with an inhale. Bend your elbow with an exhale and clasp your fingers behind your back.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Release your arms and change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Lengthen spine

Keep neck neutral and relaxed

Gently stretch elbows vertically away from each other and toward midline

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Women: Sit on the floor and cross your right leg over the left. Stack your knees on top of each other and point your toes behind you.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:44+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Crocodile Pose]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/crocodile-pose" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/681</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on your belly with your legs extended and slightly apart. Turn your toes out and let your heels fall inward.

Stack your forearms in front of you, placing one hand on top of the other. Rest your forehead on your hands.

Relax your shoulders, jaw, and belly.

Close your eyes. Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Stay here as long as needed. When ready, gently lift your head and return to a seated or prone position.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Turn toes out · Let heels fall inward · Relax belly completely

· Stack forearms · Rest forehead on hands · Soften face and shoulders]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:44+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Five Pointed Star]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/five-pointed-star-utthita-tadasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/683</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your feet together. Step your feet 3 to 4 feet apart with an exhale, pointing your toes diagonally outward. Point your tailbone toward the floor.

Lift your arms up and out with an inhale, bringing them to shoulder height. Face your palms down and spread your fingers wide. Reach your fingertips away from you.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Release your arms with an exhale and step your feet together.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Stretch fingertips away

Point tailbone toward floor

Soften shoulders

Press outer edges of feet into floor

Broaden across collarbones]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:44+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Wide Angle Seated Forward Bend]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/wide-angle-seated-forward-bend-upavistha-konasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/676</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit with your legs stretched in front of you. Open your feet as wide as possible. Point your toes up.

Walk your arms forward with an exhale. Grasp your big toes with your index fingers. Breathe here for a moment.

Bend forward from your hips with an exhale and hold the outsides of your feet. Relax your neck.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Rise with an inhale.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Point toes and knees toward sky

Lengthen front of torso

Avoid rounding the spine

Micro-bend the knees

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Stay upright and walk hands forward as much as possible without straining.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:43+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Half Monkey Half Split]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/half-monkey-half-split-ardha-hanumanasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/673</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin in Equestrian with your right leg back. Extend your left leg forward with an exhale and flex your foot.

Support your weight on your fingertips. Energetically pull your left heel toward you.

Bend forward with an exhale, keeping your head in line with your spine. Inch your foot forward as your flexibility allows.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Drag your front leg toward you with an inhale. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Energetically drag front heel toward you

Flex front foot

Keep head in line with spine

Lengthen spine

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Stay upright.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:42+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Reclining Hand To Big Toe]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/reclining-hand-to-big-toe-supta-padangusthasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/674</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on your back with your legs together. Lift your right leg from the floor with an inhale.

Hook your big toe with your right index and middle fingers and thumb. Place your left hand on your left thigh. Press your left leg into the floor, foot flexed.

Slowly straighten your right leg with an exhale. Press both shoulder blades into the floor. If your flexibility allows, gently draw your foot toward your head.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Slowly release your leg with an exhale.

Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Keep shoulder blades on floor

Widen across collarbones

Flex feet

Push bottom leg into floor

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Keep the lifted leg bent. Alternatively, drape a strap over the arch of the foot and hold onto both ends.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:42+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Revolved Side Angle]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/revolved-side-angle-parivrtta-parsvakonasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/675</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin in Crescent with your right leg forward. Twist your torso to the right with an exhale.

Snuggle your left armpit outside of your right knee and place your left fingertips on the floor.

Reach your right arm to the sky with an inhale. Lower it alongside your right ear with an exhale. Gaze toward the sky.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

Carefully untwist with an exhale and rise to Crescent. Change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Align knee over ankle

Soften belly

Align armpit outside of knee

Open chest to the side

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Press your upper arm against your thigh and bring your palms to prayer.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:42+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Yogic Breathing]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/yogic-breathing-pranayama" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/662</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit in a comfortable position. Lengthen your spine.

Place your right hand over your belly and your left hand over your chest. Close your eyes.

Inhale into your belly, slowly and deeply. Feel your belly expand. As you continue the inhalation, feel your ribs expand next and then the base of your throat.

As you exhale, relax the upper chest, feel the ribs contract next and lastly the belly.

Each breath should flow naturally without tension. Repeat 5 to 10 rounds of this breath.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Inhale and feel the belly, then chest, then throat expand

Exhale and feel first throat, then chest and lastly belly contract

Lengthen spine

Keep chin parallel to floor

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Place a firm cushion or rolled mat under your bottom to bring more length to your spine.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:40+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Prayer]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/prayer-pranamasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/647</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your feet hip distance wide. Bring your palms to meet in front of your chest with an exhale.

Reach the crown of your head toward the sky. Point your tailbone toward the floor.

Widen across your collarbones and relax your shoulders downward. Engage your core and thighs and lift your kneecaps up.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Point tailbone toward floor

Soft, steady gaze

Lift kneecaps up

Body weight centered between heels and toes

Chin parallel to floor

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Check your alignment by practicing with your back to a wall.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:39+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Striking Cobra]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/striking-cobra-shashank-bhujangasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/657</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin in Extended Child’s Pose: sit back on your heels and reach your arms in front of you. Bring your hands shoulder-width apart.

With an inhale, lift your hips, bend your elbows and slide your chest forward along the floor. Then press into your hands and reach your chest forward and up, coming into Extended Cobra.

With an exhale, lift your hips and push yourself back into Extended Child’s Pose.

Repeat this movement.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Keep hands fixed to floor shoulder-width apart

Draw shoulders away from ears

Keep elbows bent

Inhale, slide forward

Exhale, push back

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Rise only into Low Cobra, keeping your belly on the floor and elbows bent.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:39+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Swaying Palm Tree]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/swaying-palm-tree-tiryaka-tadasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/658</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your feet wider than your shoulders.

With an inhale, stretch your palms toward the sky, fingers interlocked.

Bend to the right with an exhale. Do not move your hips.

Rise to center with an inhale. Change sides and repeat this movement.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Bring feet wider than shoulders

Do not move hips

Draw shoulders down

Do not twist or bend forward or backward

Bend with an exhale

Rise with an inhale]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:39+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Tiger]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/tiger-vyaghrasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/659</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin on all fours. Bring your wrists directly under your shoulders and your knees under your hips. Bring your head to a neutral position.

With an inhale, reach your right foot toward the sky. Arch your spine and look up.

With an exhale, draw your right knee toward your nose. Round your spine.

Repeat this movement, then change sides.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Align wrists under shoulders

Align knees under hips

Lengthen the neck

Inhale and arch

Exhale and round

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Place a folded blanket under your knees for cushion.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:39+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Mountain]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/mountain-samasthiti" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/642</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your feet together. Allow your arms to hang by your sides, palms facing in.

Reach the crown of your head toward the sky. Point your tailbone toward the floor.

Widen across your collarbones and relax your shoulders downward. Engage your core and thighs and lift your kneecaps up.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Point tailbone toward floor

Soft, steady gaze

Lift kneecaps up

Body weight centered between heels and toes

Chin parallel to floor

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Check your alignment by practicing with your back to a wall.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:38+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Ocean Breathing]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/ocean-breathing-ujjayi-pranayama" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/643</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit in a comfortable position. Lengthen your spine.

Rest your hands on your knees. Close your eyes.

Open your mouth. As you exhale, contract your throat and make a ‘hhhaaa’ sound, as if you were fogging a mirror. It should sound like a soft whisper.

Now close your mouth and breathe through your nose only, but continue making this ‘hhhaaa’ sound with each inhale and exhale.

Repeat 10 rounds of this breath.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Lengthen spine

Keep chin parallel to floor

Relax shoulders

Slightly constrict the throat

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Place a firm cushion or rolled mat under your bottom to bring more length to your spine.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:38+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Palm Tree]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/palm-tree-tadasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/644</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your feet hip-width apart.

Rest your hands on top of your head with an exhale, fingers interlocked.

Reach your palms toward the sky with an inhale. Come on to your toes and stretch your whole body.

Balance here for one or more slow deep breaths.

Exhale and lower. Repeat this movement.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Feet hip-width apart

Draw shoulders down

Tuck tailbone under

Tuck front ribs in

Fix gaze at one point to balance

Exhale and place hands on head

Inhale and reach palms toward sky]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:38+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Reverse Cable Flyesreverse Cable Crossovers]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/reverse-cable-flyesreverse-cable-crossovers" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/622</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Adjust the cables so that the handles sit at chest height.

Grip the handle, across your body in a neutral grip, with both hands.

Keeping only a slight bend at your elbow, pull the cable back across your body using the muscles in your back.

Hold the flexed position for a full second before allowing the cable to pull you slowly back to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:37+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Scapulascap Pullspull Ups]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/scapulascap-pullspull-ups" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/623</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Standing under a pull-up bar, reach up and hold onto the bar with an overhand grip. Make sure your hands are wider than shoulder width apart.

Keep your arms straight and hang from the bar so that your arms are taking all of your weight.

Keeping your body straight while not swinging your weight, drive your scapulae (shoulder blades) downwards allowing your body to lift 2 – 3 inches upwards.

You should feel a “squeeze” in your upper back here.

Then, slowly lower your body back down to the starting position.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:37+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Trx Suspension Strap T Flyes]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/trx-suspension-strap-t-flyes" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/624</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Grab on to a secured TRX band with each hand. Bring your feet together. Stand up completely straight while bracing the core. Extend your arms up directly in front of you and slowly lean back, letting the TRX band support you.

Bring your arms out to each side, allowing your upper back and lower traps to pull you back up to a standing position. Again, maintain a completely straight posture.

Immediately, reverse the movement, slowly bringing your arms together as you lean back.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:37+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Alternate Nostril Breathing]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/alternate-nostril-breathing-nadi-shodhana-pranayama" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/625</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit in a comfortable position. Lengthen your spine.

Bring your left thumb and index finger together. Rest the back of the hand on your left knee.

Tuck your right index and middle fingers into your palm. Close your eyes.

Close your right nostril with your right thumb. Exhale completely.

Inhale through your left nostril. Close your left nostril with your ring finger.

Release your thumb and exhale through your right nostril. Inhale through your right nostril.

Close your right nostril with your thumb. Release your ring finger and exhale through your left nostril. This is one round.

Repeat 5 rounds of this breath. Rest in Corpse for several breaths.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Lengthen spine

Keep chin parallel to floor

Relax shoulders

Tuck right index and middle fingers into palm

<strong>Modification:</strong>
Place a firm cushion or rolled mat under your bottom to bring more length to your spine.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:37+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Balancing Table]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/balancing-table-dandayamna-bharmanasana" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/626</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin on all fours. Bring your wrists directly under your shoulders and knees under your hips. Bring your head to a neutral position.

Stretch your right leg back with an inhale. Bring it parallel to the floor. Flex the foot.

Reach your left arm forward with an inhale. Bring it parallel to the floor.

Balance here for one or more slow, deep breaths. Lower with an exhale. Change sides and repeat.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Draw belly toward spine

Broaden shoulder blades

Flex top foot

Keep top leg, torso and top arm in one line]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:37+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Cooling Breath]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/cooling-breath-sheetali-pranayama" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/629</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit in a comfortable position. Lengthen your spine.

Rest your hands on your knees. Close your eyes. Exhale completely.

Open your lips and roll your tongue. Inhale slowly through your tongue, filling your belly.

Close your mouth. Exhale slowly through your nose.

Repeat 10 rounds of this breath.

<strong>Alignment Cues:</strong>
Lengthen spine

Keep chin parallel to floor

Relax shoulders

Roll tongue and inhale

Exhale through the nose

<strong>Modification:</strong>
If you can’t roll your tongue, touch your teeth together and open your lips as you inhale through your mouth.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:37+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Dumbbell Snatch]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/dumbbell-snatch" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/620</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand over a dumbbell with your feet placed slightly wider than hip width apart either side of the dumbbell.

Squat down and take a firm grip of the dumbbell; ensure that your shoulders are positioned upright, keeping your back straight and eyes straight ahead.

Explosively lift the dumbbell by extending your hips from the squatting position and allow the dumbbell to travel along upward and close to your body.

As the dumbbell reaches your hip level, shrug your lifting shoulder and pull the dumbbell upwards keeping the same line of trajectory if viewed from the side.

Bending your working elbow and allowing the dumbbell to extend overhead, slightly squat your body below so that your position is semi-squatted with your working arm fully extended above your head.

Maintaining a solid grip on the now overhead dumbbell, drive your feet into the floor and rise upwards from the semi-squatting position to complete the lift.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:35+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Foam Roller Upper Back Stretch]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/foam-roller-upper-back-stretch" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/621</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit on the ground and place a foam roller directly behind your lower back. Bend your knees and place your arms across your chest. Bring your feet to hip-width and allow them to support you as you carefully lean back and on to the foam roller.

Move your body down on the foam roller until it reaches your upper back. Brace your core and begin by slowly rolling your body up 2 to 3 inches.

Pause and slowly roll the opposite way. Be sure to roll out at different levels on your upper back.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:35+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Bent Over Water Bottle Flyes]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/bent-over-water-bottle-flyes" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/619</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin by holding a pair of water bottles and standing with a braced core. Bend at the knees slightly and lean forward from the hips. Maintain a flat back throughout.

Keeping your elbows slightly bent throughout the movement, lift the water bottles up and out to the side. Be sure to focus the contraction in the back of the shoulders.

Pause at the top of the movement then slowly bring the water bottles to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:34+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Overhead Barbell Triceps Extensions]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/overhead-barbell-triceps-extensions" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/611</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with feet shoulder-width apart. Core is tight and back is flat. Hold a barbell with an overhand grip. Hands should be closer than shoulder-width.

Bring the barbell above your head with arms fully extended. Keep the elbows up and the upper arm in place. Lower the barbell behind your head until your forearms touch your biceps. Return to the top of the movement.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:33+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Triceps Pushdowns]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/triceps-pushdowns" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/612</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Set up a cable station with a straight bar on attached to the top pulley.

Grip the bar with an overhand grip,with your hands slightly less than shoulder width apart.

Position your feet shoulder width apart,with knees slightly bent for stability.

Pull the bar down until your forearms are parallel to the floor with your elbows close to your body and your wrists locked in a straight position. This is your staring point.

Moving only your forearms, push the bar down towards the floor until your arms are fully extended and you feel a stretch in your triceps. Hold for a count of one and squeeze your triceps.

Return to the start position moving your forearms only. Hold for a count of one then repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:33+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Tricep Dumbbell Kickbacks]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/tricep-dumbbell-kickbacks" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/613</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Start by standing to the right of a flat bench with a dumbbell on the floor to your right.

Place your left knee on the bench with your left hand palm down n the bench in front of it. In this position, keep your back straight.

Pick up the dumbbell with your right hand using an overhand grip.

Raise your arm until it is in line with your body, keeping your elbow tucked into your side and bent to a 90 degree angle. Your forearm should be pointing straight down to the floor.

Extend your arm using your triceps to lift the weight until it is level with your shoulder.

Hold for a count of one while squeezing your tricep.

Lower to the starting position by bending your elbow to 90 degrees.Hold and repeat.

Complete the set for your right arm before changing stance to work your left arm.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:33+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Dips]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/dips" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/614</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Standing between the bars of a dip station, grip the bars with an overhand grip,keeping your elbows tucked in close to your body.

Allow your body weigh to hang so it is being supported by your arms and shoulders. Keep your hips straight.

Push down through your palms with your arms, lifting your body up until your arms are almost straight. (Do not lock your elbows)

Lower your body by slowly bending your elbows and continue down until you feel a slight stretch in your shoulders.

Pause, then push yourself back to the starting position.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:33+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Trx Suspension Straps Tricep Extensions]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/trx-suspension-straps-tricep-extensions" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/615</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Safely secure a pair of suspension straps. Hold a handle in each hand then raise both of your arms above your head. Keep your elbow slightly bent.

Lean forward with a tight core. Bend your arms to allow your body to lean.

Slowly push your arms forward, straightening them and raising your body as you do.

Once your arms are extended with a slight bend in the elbow, slowly return to the starting position and repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:33+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Water Bottle Single Arm Tricep Kickbackskick Backs]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/water-bottle-single-arm-tricep-kickbackskick-backs" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/616</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Holding a pair of water bottles with an overhand grip, stand tall with your chest up and core braced. Bend at the hips while keeping your back completely flat.

Once your upper body is parallel with the floor, bring your upper arms to your sides. Begin by pushing the water bottles back and behind you.

Pause at the top of the movement and feel the contraction in your triceps. Slowly lower the water bottles and begin again.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:33+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Weighted Bench Dips]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/weighted-bench-dips" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/617</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Set up 2 flat benches opposite each other. They should be roughly the distance of your hips to the floor apart.

Stand with your back to one bench,facing the other, then crouch down placing your palms behind you on the edge of the bench. Your arms should be fully extended at shoulder width, with your fingers facing forward.

Place the heels of your feet on the other bench. Keep your legs fully extended.

Have a spotter place a barbell weight plate or dumbbell on your lap. This is the start position.

Slowly lower yourself down by bending your elbows,until they are at 90 degrees or slightly less. Hold for a count of one.

Return to the starting position by pushing yourself up using only your triceps to straighten your arms. Hold then repeat]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:33+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Weighted Tricep Dips]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/weighted-tricep-dips" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/618</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Carefully secure a weight belt around your hips. Step up to a dip bar. Position your hands on the bar with an overhand grip. Push yourself up and into the air with straight arms. Tighten the core to control stability.

Begin the exercise by bending at the elbows and slowly lowering yourself.

Once the upper arm is parallel with the ground, pause and push yourself back up. Be sure to focus the contraction into the triceps.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:33+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Reverse Triceps Bench Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/reverse-triceps-bench-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/609</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lying on a flat bench, grab the barbell with an underhand grip. Hands will be shoulder-width apart. With a tight core and flat back, lift the barbell above, bringing it to chest level.

Slowly lower the bar until your upper arms are parallel with the floor. Pause, contract, and return to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:32+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Seated Tricep Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/seated-tricep-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/610</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit on a bench with back support.

Grip a dumbbell at one end using both hands. Your palms should be facing inward.

Hold the dumbbell overhead with your arms fully extended.  This is the the start position.

Keep your upper arms close to your head (biceps roughly level with your temples) and near to 90degrees to the floor.

Moving only your forearms, lower the dumbbell in a smooth arc behind your head until your forearms and biceps touch. Hold for a count of one.

Return to the start position by using the triceps to extend your arm and raise the dumbbell. Exhale as you do this.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:32+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extensions]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/lying-dumbbell-tricep-extensions" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/605</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie flat on your back on a bench and position your feet flat on the floor on either side of the bench.

With a dumbbell in each hand, extend your arms over head until fully extended. Your palms should face one another and your hands should be close together.

Bend the elbows and lower the weights to either side of your head.

Extend your arms to return to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:31+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Overhead Triceps Stretch]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/overhead-triceps-stretch" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/606</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Standing up straight with a tight core, extend your left arm straight into the air.

Keep the elbow up as you bend your arm behind your head.

Take the right hand and gently pull the left elbow towards the right.

Hold this stretch then switch to the other side.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:31+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Resistance Band Tricep Kickbacks]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/resistance-band-tricep-kickbacks" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/607</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Attach a resistance band to a door frame or other stable surface. Grab the handles of the band and walk backward until the slack tightens.

Bend slightly at the knees and forward at the hips. Maintain a flat back throughout.

Bring your upper arms up and tight to your side. From here, you will pull the band back using the forearms only. The contraction will be felt exclusively in the triceps.

Slowly return to the starting position and begin again.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:31+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Resistance Band Tricep Overhead Extensions]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/resistance-band-tricep-overhead-extensions" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/608</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin the movement by stepping on to a resistance band with your feet at shoulder-width, toes pointed slightly out.

Push the handles of the band overhead while keeping a slight bend in the elbow. Brace your abdominals and do not arch your back.

Slowly lower your hands behind your head using only the forearms. The upper arms will stay in place with the elbow pointed up.

Push the handles back up, focusing the tension in the triceps.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:31+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Cable Triceps Kickbacks]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/cable-triceps-kickbacks" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/599</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Grab the handle of a lowered cable pulley with your right hand.

Place your left foot forward and your right foot behind you.

Keep a tight core and flat back as you bend at the hips, resting your left forearm on your left knee.

Raise your right elbow up and keep it at your side.

Extend your right hand behind you.

Pause and slowly lower to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:30+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Chair Bench Tricep Dips]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/chair-bench-tricep-dips" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/600</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit on a chair with your hands either next to your hips or slightly under the hips.

Lift up onto your hands and bring your hips forward.

Bend your elbows and lower your hips down, keeping shoulders down and hips close to the chair.

Push back up but don’t lock your elbows and repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:30+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Close Grip Barbell Bench Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/close-grip-barbell-bench-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/601</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on a flat bench with your feet flat on the floor. Make sure your back is completely flat on the bench, with no “arching” of your spine.

Grip the barbell with an overhand grip, shoulder width or slightly less than shoulder width apart. (Do not make your grip too narrow as it limits stability of the barbell which can lead to injury)

Push up using your chest and shoulders to lift the barbell above your body, then lower it slowly ( a count of 2) towards the centre of your chest. Hold for a count of one.

Without “bouncing” the weight, force the barbell back up over the middle of your chest, straightening your arms and locking your elbows once your arms are fully straight. Hold for a count of one.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:30+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Decline Ez Bar Triceps Extension]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/decline-ez-bar-triceps-extension" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/602</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Set up a decline bench to between 15 and 30 degrees. (The angle is not important, your comfort and form is.)

Place the EZ bar on the rack at the foot of the bench.

Sit on the bench and position your feet under the foot pads.

Lean forward and grip the EZ bar with an overhand grip, shoulder width apart.

Lift the bar from the rack. (Because of your position when doing this, I recommend getting a spotter to assist you)

Lat flat on the bench holding the bar above your chest with your arms extended and elbows locked.

Lower the EZ bar towards you by bending your arms toward you in a smooth arc. Your upper arms should not move.

Continue lowering the bar until it is just above or gently touching your forehead. You should feel a stretch in your triceps.

Hold and squeeze you triceps for a count of one.

Return to the staring position by extending your arms in a smooth arc. (Again, your upper arms should not move)

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:30+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Diamond Tricep Pushup Pushups]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/diamond-tricep-pushup-pushups" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/603</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Position yourself on all fours on a mat.

Place your hands in front of you and shoulder-width apart.

Now bring your hands in towards the center until the tips of your index fingers and tips of your thumbs are touching. This creates a diamond shape between your hands. Your elbows and wrists should be in line with your chest.

With your fingers facing forwards, lift off your knees so that your body forms a straight line and just your hands and toes touch the floor.

Keep you pelvis straight and abs engaged and aim to keep a straight back throughout the movement.

Bend your elbows and lower your body towards the floor, aiming to touch your chest to the top of your hands. Pause briefly.

Return to the starting position by extending your elbows and lifting your body off the floor again.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:30+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Flat Bench Barbell Skull Crushers]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/flat-bench-barbell-skull-crushers" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/604</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Holding a preacher curl barbell with an overhand grip, carefully sit on a bench. Slowly lie back and bring the barbell above your head. Make sure that your feet are flat on the floor and your core is braced.

Keep the upper arms in place as you bend at the elbow and allow the forearms to slowly dip back towards your head.

Once the barbell reaches the bottom, pause and slowly push the barbell back to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:30+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Bent Over Double Arm Tricep Kickbacks]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/bent-over-double-arm-tricep-kickbacks" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/597</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Holding a pair of dumbbells with an overhand grip, stand tall with your chest up and core braced. Bend at the hips while keeping your back completely flat.

Once your upper body is parallel with the floor, bring your upper arms to your sides. Begin by pushing the dumbbells back and behind you.

Pause at the top of the movement and feel the contraction in your triceps. Slowly lower the dumbbells and begin again.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:29+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Cable Rope Overhead Triceps Extensions]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/cable-rope-overhead-triceps-extensions" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/598</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Attach a rope to the bottom pulley of a cable station.

Grip the rope with both hands using a neutral grip. Turn your body away from the cable station.

Fully extend your arms until your hands are directly above your head pointing to the ceiling.

Keep your elbows  close to your head. This is the start position.

Slowly lower the rope behind your head, keeping your upper arms stationary, inhaling as you do so.

When your triceps are fully extended, hold for a count of one while squeezing your triceps.

Return to the starting position by flexing your triceps  and extending your arms. Exhale as you do so.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:29+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Upright Barbell Rows]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/upright-barbell-rows" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/592</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your back straight, holding a barbell with an overhand grip slightly less than shoulder width apart.

The bar should be level with the tops of your thighs.

Keep your arms extended with a slight bend at the elbows. This is the start position.

Exhale and using the sides of your shoulders lift the bar.

As you do so, raise your elbows up and out to the side.

Keep the bar close to your body as you raise it.

Continue  lifting the bar until it is just below your chin. Pause for a count of one.

Return to the start position in a single smooth movement. Inhale as you do so.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:28+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Dumbbell Upright Rows]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/dumbbell-upright-rows" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/593</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Holding a dumbbell in each hand,stand with your feet shoulder width apart.

The dumbbells should be resting on your thighs with your palms facing in.

Lift the dumbbells straight up in single smooth movement until they are just below your chin making sure to keep your shoulders back and your elbows out.

At the top of the movement, flex or squeeze your biceps and forearms. Hold for a count of one.

Return to the starting position slowly to keep tension on the muscles.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:28+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Upright Kettlebell Front Rows]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/upright-kettlebell-front-rows" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/594</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand tall with a braced core, holding a kettlebell. Position your hands on the outside of the handle (not the top).

Focusing the tension in your shoulders and traps, pull the kettlebell up and towards your face.

Pause once your elbows are above parallel with the ground. Slowly return to the starting position and repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:28+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Assisted Machine Seated Tricep Dips]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/assisted-machine-seated-tricep-dips" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/595</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit at the Triceps Dip machine but make sure to brace your core throughout the movement. Place your hands on the bar with your elbows pointing behind you. Your arms will make a 90 degree angle.

Slowly push down on the bars, focusing all the movement in your triceps.

When you reach the bottom, pause and do not lock out your elbows. Slowly return to the starting position but do not let the weight touch the stack.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:28+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Assisted Tricep Dips]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/assisted-tricep-dips" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/596</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin by using the weight stack to offset your bodyweight on an Assisted Dip machine. Now, position your knees securely on the padded surface while holding on to the bars on either side of you.

Before lowering yourself, make sure that your core is tight and that your elbows are pointing directly behind you. Slowly, lower yourself until your upper arms are parallel with the floor.

Push yourself back to the starting position and squeeze your triceps at the top. Lower yourself again slowly for the next repetition.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:28+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Upper Body Ergometers Bike Ube]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/upper-body-ergometers-bike-ube" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/591</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit upright on the seat of the upper body ergometer, ensuring your seat height allows for a full range of motion without overextending your shoulders.

Grip the handles firmly with both hands and maintain a solid core for stability.

Begin rotating the handles in a smooth, circular motion, either forward or backward, depending on your specific instructions.

Maintain a consistent pace, breathing rhythmically, for the designated amount of time.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:27+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Standing Overhead Military Barbell Shoulder Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/standing-overhead-military-barbell-shoulder-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/589</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Position a barbell on a squat rack at shoulder height. Brace your core throughout the movement. Step underneath the barbell and grab onto it with shoulder-width hand placement. Step back with the barbell.

Slowly, push the barbell overhead, focusing the tension in the shoulders. Do not fully lock out the elbows.

Pause then slowly bring the barbell back to the starting position but do not allow it to rest on your shoulders. Move into the next repetition.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:26+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Trx Suspension Straps Deltoid Y Flyes]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/trx-suspension-straps-deltoid-y-flyes" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/590</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Secure a firm grip on a pair of TRX bands. Straighten your lower back and tighten your core before leaning back. Place your weight into your feet.

Focusing the tension in your shoulders, extend your arms overhead. Keep your arms straight and continue pulling upward until your feet are completely flat with the floor.

Reverse the movement, slowly bringing yourself back into a leaning position with a tight core and flat back.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:26+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Standing Arm Circles]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/standing-arm-circles" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/584</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Standing with a flat back and tight core, raise your arms to the sides.

While focusing on the shoulders, slowly rotate your arms in a circular motion. Start with small circles. Gradually increase the size of the circles.

After completing one set of a pre-determined number (such as 10 repetitions), reverse the direction, going counter-clockwise.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:25+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Standing Arm Twists Rotations]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/standing-arm-twists-rotations" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/585</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand strong, with your feet grounded and placed shoulder-width apart while maintaining a tight core and flat back.

Bring your arms out and away from your body until they form a straight, horizontal line parallel to the floor; keeping your palms facing down.

Rotate at the wrists and elbows leading up with your thumbs.

Continue to rotate until your palms are facing up.

Twist at your wrists and elbows, reversing the motion back to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:25+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Standing Barbell Shoulder Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/standing-barbell-shoulder-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/586</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Hold a barbell with an overhand grip in a standing position. Your feet should be shoulder-width apart. Maintain a tight core and flat lower back throughout.

Bring the barbell to shoulder height with your palms facing out. Begin by pushing the barbell straight overhead. Focus on contracting the shoulders while driving the glutes forward for stability.

Once you reach the top, slowly bring the barbell to the starting position but do not allow it to rest on your shoulders. Immediately, move into the next repetition.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:25+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Standing Dumbbell Arm Twists Rotations]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/standing-dumbbell-arm-twists-rotations" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/587</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand strong, with your feet grounded and placed shoulder-width apart while maintaining a tight core, slight bend at the knee, and a flat back.

Holding a dumbbell in each hand, bring your arms out and away from your body until they form a straight, horizontal line parallel to the floor; keeping your palms facing down.

Rotate at the wrists and elbows leading up with your thumbs.

Continue to rotate until your palms are facing up.

Twist at your wrists and elbows, reversing the motion back to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:25+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Standing Overhead Dumbbell Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/standing-overhead-dumbbell-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/588</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Holding a dumbbell in each hand, stand straight, with your feet shoulder width apart.

Raise the dumbbells to head height by rotating your arms forward and up.

Your triceps should be parallel to the floor and your elbows bent at 90 degrees. This is the start position.

Keeping your back straight and using only your arms, extend through your shoulders and elbows to drive the dumbbells straight up, ehaling as you do so.

As your arms reach the fully extended position, bring them in towards each other until the dumbbels touch lightly together.

Hold for a count of one, while squeezing your shoulder muscles.

In a controlled movement, return to the starting position, inhaling as you do so.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:25+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Single Arm Front Raises]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/single-arm-front-raises" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/578</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your back straight, your feet shoulder width apart, and your arms hanging naturally by your sides

Keeping your arms fully extended and your torso stationary, lift one hand out in front of you up until it reaches your shoulder level, exhale as you do so

Lightly squeeze your shoulder muscles at the top position

Gently lower your arm back to the starting position in a smooth controlled movement inhaling as you do so]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:24+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Single Arm Front Raises To Overhead Extension]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/single-arm-front-raises-to-overhead-extension" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/579</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your back straight, your feet shoulder width apart, and your arms hanging naturally by your sides

Keeping your arms fully extended and your torso stationary, lift one hand out in front of you up until it reaches your shoulder level, exhale as you do so

Lightly squeeze your shoulder muscles at this position, and then continue to elevate your arm until it is outstretched overhead

Hold briefly and then gently lower your arm back to the starting position in a smooth controlled movement inhaling as you do so]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:24+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Single Arm Side Lateral Raises]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/single-arm-side-lateral-raises" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/580</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your back straight, your feet shoulder width apart, and your arms hanging naturally by your sides

Keeping your arms fully extended and your torso stationary, lift one hand out to your side and up until it reaches your shoulder level, exhale as you do so

Lightly squeeze your shoulder muscles at the top position

Gently lower your arm back to the starting position in a smooth controlled movement inhaling as you do so]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:24+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Single Arm Side Lateral Raises To Overhead Extension]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/single-arm-side-lateral-raises-to-overhead-extension" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/581</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your back straight, your feet shoulder width apart, and your arms hanging naturally by your sides

Keeping your arms fully extended and your torso stationary, lift one hand out to your side and up until it reaches your shoulder level, exhale as you do so

Lightly squeeze your shoulder muscles at this position, and then continue to elevate your arm until it is outstretched overhead

Hold briefly and then gently lower your arm back to the starting position in a smooth controlled movement inhaling as you do so]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:24+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Single Arm Lateral Raises Side Flyes]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/single-arm-lateral-raises-side-flyes" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/582</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Hold one dumbbell at each side of your body. Keep your back straight and your knees ever-so-slightly bent.

Raise one dumbbell out to the side, keeping your arm slightly bent. Once the dumbbell reaches the same level as your ear slowly lower it back down to the starting position.

Repeat the same movement on the opposite side.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:24+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Stability Ball Dumbbell Shoulder Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/stability-ball-dumbbell-shoulder-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/583</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Holding a pair of dumbbells, carefully sit and find your balance on a stability ball.

Sit up straight and keep your core tight as you lift the dumbbells up to shoulder height. The dumbbells should be horizontal and your palms should be facing forward.

Slowly push the dumbbells overhead without locking out your elbow.

Pause and return to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:24+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Seated Single Arm Overhead Dumbbell Tricep Extensions]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/seated-single-arm-overhead-dumbbell-tricep-extensions" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/573</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit on a bench while holding a dumbbell in your left hand with an overhand grip. Tighten your core and straighten your lower back. Lift the dumbbell to shoulder height.

Push the dumbbell overhead with your palm facing forward. Keep the upper arm in place. Slowly bend at the elbow and lower the weight behind your head.

Push the dumbbell back up over your head squeezing the tricep muscle. Immediately begin the next repetition. Switch sides once you have completed all repetitions.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:23+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Shoulder Pole Broomstick Stretch]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/shoulder-pole-broomstick-stretch" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/574</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Standing with your feet at shoulder-width, toes pointing out, hold a pole/pvc pipe/broomstick in front of you. You can also do this stretch with a towel.

Make sure to brace your core before you lift the pole above your head in an arc motion. Keep the arms completely straight throughout.

Slowly move the pole behind you, focusing the stretch in the shoulders. Hold the stretch for the specified amount of time then slowly return to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:23+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Shoulder Stretch]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/shoulder-stretch" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/575</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand tall and bring your right arm across your upper body, holding it with your left arm just below or above the elbow.

Hold the stretch and then release.

Repeat the stretch with the left arm.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:23+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Single Arm Cable Lateral Side Raise]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/single-arm-cable-lateral-side-raise" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/576</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your right side to a cable machine. Reach across your body with the left hand and grab the handle of the pulley. Stand with a braced core and maintain a slight bend in the elbows throughout.

Lifting from the shoulder, pull your left hand up and to the side. Pause at the top of the movement.

Slowly lower the handle but do not allow the weight to touch the stack.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:23+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Single Arm Front Water Bottle Raises]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/single-arm-front-water-bottle-raises" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/577</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand straight holding a water bottle in each hand with an overhand grip.

Hold the water bottles in front of your thighs with your palms of the facing your thighs. Keep your arms fully extended. This is the start position.

Raise the left water bottle out and upwards, while keeping a slight bend in your elbow. Your palms must always face down for this exercise.

Continue raising the water bottle until your arm is a little above parallel to the floor. Exhale as you are raising the water bottle.

Pause for a count of one.

Inhale and slowly lower the water bottle to the start position.

As you lower the left water bottle, begin to lift the right water bottle, duplicating the movement.

When both water bottles have been raised and lowered in a cycle, that is one repetition.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:23+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Seated Arnold Dumbbell Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/seated-arnold-dumbbell-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/566</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin by sitting on a flat bench. Hold the dumbbell at your side with an overhand grip. Tighten your core and flatten your back.

Bring the dumbbells up to shoulder height so that your palm are facing you. Push the dumbbells overhead. Rotate them as you do so.

At the height of the movement, your palms should be facing away from you. Pause, contract and slowly return to the starting point through the same rotation.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:22+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Seated Barbell Military Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/seated-barbell-military-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/567</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Set up a barbell on a weight rack, so that it is at the same height as your shoulders when seated.

Position a flat bench with your back facing the barbell.

Keeping your back straight, take the barbell from the rack using on overhand grip, with your hands wider than shoulder width apart. They should be wide enough that your elbows are bent at 90 degrees at the low position.

Lift the bar up and slightly over your head by pushing up and locking your arms. This is the start position.

Inhale and slowly lower the bar down to shoulder level in a straight line. Hold for a count ofone while squeezing your triceps and shoulder muscles.

Exhale and push the bar back up to the start position.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:22+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Seated Cross Body Shoulder Stretch]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/seated-cross-body-shoulder-stretch" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/568</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Seat yourself comfortably on a solid chair, with your back straight and unsupported. Keep your feet planted about shoulder-width apart.

Bring your right arm across your upper body, holding it with your left arm just below or above the elbow.

Breathe into the stretch for the designated amount of time before repeating with the other arm.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:22+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Seated Dual Front Raises Raises]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/seated-dual-front-raises-raises" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/569</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit on a bench/chair with your back straight and your arms straight along your sides with the dumbbells help in an overhand grip.

Bring both dumbbells up in front of your body, keeping only a slight bend at your elbow.

Raise the dumbbells until they are both at about eye level and be sure to brace your core and keep your back supported by the bench/chair.

Lower the dumbbells back down to your sides, and prepare for that next rep!]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:22+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Seated Jumping Jacks Star Jumps]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/seated-jumping-jacks-star-jumps" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/570</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Seat yourself comfortably on a solid chair, with your back straight and unsupported. Keep your feet planted together on the ground, with your arms hanging loosely by your sides. This is the starting position

When ready, raise both arms out and up in a smooth arc until your hands meet above your head. At the same time, extend your legs out and away from each other, pointing your toes upwards as you do so

Bring your arms back down and legs back in by reversing the exact motion to complete one rep]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:22+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Seated Lateral Shoulder Dumbbell Raise]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/seated-lateral-shoulder-dumbbell-raise" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/571</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit on a bench, holding a dumbbell in each hand. Your hands should be at your sides.

Maintain a flat back and tight core. Look straight ahead during the movement.

Be sure to maintain a slight bend in your elbows at all times.

Extend your arms out to the side and guide the weight up. Your arms should come to parallel with the floor.

Pause, slowly lower the weight back to the starting position. Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:22+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Seated Shoulder Hammer Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/seated-shoulder-hammer-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/572</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit on a bench/chair with your back straight and the dumbbells in a hammer grip so that the dumbbells run lengthways along the side of your face.

Drive both weights, simultaneously upwards, until your reach a full overhead extension.

Carefully lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position, maintaining the hammer grip all the way through the movement.

Be sure to keep your core strong and lower back connected to the bench/chair at all times.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:22+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Resistance Band Chest Opener Stretch]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/resistance-band-chest-opener-stretch" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/561</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand strong, with your feet grounded and placed shoulder-width apart while maintaining a tight core and flat back.

Take a firm grip of your resistance band at each end and elevate your arms to hold it horizontal straight out in front of you.

Brace your core and lift both hands up and above your head in an arc motion. Keep your arms completely straight throughout.

Slowly move the band behind you, focusing on the stretch in the shoulders. Hold the stretch for the specified amount of time before slowly returning to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:21+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Resistance Band Lateral Raises Side Raises]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/resistance-band-lateral-raises-side-raises" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/562</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place your left foot onto the middle of a resistance band. Step forward with the right. Tighten your abdominals and avoid arching your back.

Maintaining a slight bend in the elbows at all times, slowly raise your arms up from the sides of your body. Be sure to favor the front as you lift.

Once your arms reach parallel with the floor, pause, feel the contraction, and slowly lower back down.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:21+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Resistance Band Shoulder Front Raises]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/resistance-band-shoulder-front-raises" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/563</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Holding the handle of a resistance band in each hand, step on the middle of the band with both feet. Stand up straight with a tight core and flat back.

Begin by lifting your hands straight up in front of you with an overhand grip. Be sure to keep a slight bend in the elbows at all times.

Pause at the top to feel the contraction then slowly lower the bands to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:21+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Resistance Band Standing Shoulder Press Overhead Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/resistance-band-standing-shoulder-press-overhead-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/564</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place your left foot onto the middle of a resistance band. Step forward with the right. Tighten your abdominals and avoid arching your back.

Press the handles of the resistance band up and stop once your upper arms are parallel with the ground, making a scarecrow formation. The band should be behind your arms.

Slowly press the resistance band overhead. Do not lock out the elbows. Lower to the starting position and begin again.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:21+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Reverse Flyes]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/reverse-flyes" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/565</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[With a dumbbell in each hand in a neutral grip,  lie face down on an incline bench. Your palms should be facing inwards.

Extend your arms out in front of you so that they are at right angles to the bench. Keep your legs stationary but with pressure on the balls of our feet and toes. This is the start position.

Keeping a slight bend in your elbows, move the weights  away from each other  in an arcing motion exhaling as you do so.

Continue expanding your arms until they are parallel to the floor.

Hold and squeeze your shoulder blades together

Return to the starting position inhaling as you do so.

Repeat .]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:21+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Rear Delt Machine Flyes]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/rear-delt-machine-flyes" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/560</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Adjust the seat on the Rear Delt Machine so that your chest is against the padding and the handles are at shoulder level. Tighten your core throughout the movement.

Holding on to the handles in front of you, engage your rear delt muscles (back of the shoulder). Pull the weight, focusing all of the tension in your shoulder muscles.

Pause when the handles are at your sides then slowly return to the starting position. Do not allow the plate to touch the weight stack.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:20+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Plank To Push Up Pushups Walking Plank]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/plank-to-push-up-pushups-walking-plank" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/74</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Start in the plank position with your elbows shoulder-width apart.

Press yourself up from the floor one arm at a time into a push-up, maintaining your body in a straight line.

Slowly return to the starting plank position the same way, one arm at a time.

Repeat the movement alternating sides.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:19+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Open Scarecrows]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/open-scarecrows" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/557</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand strong, with your feet grounded placed at shoulder-width apart, while maintaining a tight core and flat back, pull your arms out and upwards away from your sides, leading with your elbows.

Pause when your upper arm is parallel with the floor, and your hands are hanging down towards the floor with a 90-degree bend at the elbow joint.

Slowly rotate your upper arm bringing your hands forward, keeping the same angle bend at the elbow.

Continue to rotate bringing your hands up so that they are above your shoulders and next to your head.

Pause and then slowly return to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:19+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Overhead Plate Presses]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/overhead-plate-presses" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/558</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Firmly holding a plate at chest level with both hands either side, stand straight, with your feet shoulder width apart.

Drive the weight upwards using your chest and shoulders keeping your back straight with a slight bend at the knee.

As your arms reach the fully extended position, take great care to keep a firm grip on the plate.

In a controlled movement, slowly lower the plate back down to the chest and the starting position.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:19+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Plank Scapula Push Ups Planks Scaps]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/plank-scapula-push-ups-planks-scaps" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/559</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Get yourself in the standard push-up position either on a yoga mat or workout surface

Aim to maintain a neutral spine, while keeping your chin tucked, and then place your elbows on the mat directly beneath your shoulders

Keeping your core tight, allow your chest to slowly lower towards the ground. Keep your back straight, not allowing it to sink

Continue to lower your chest as your rear shoulder blades come closer together, then, forcefully drive your elbows and forearms into the ground to push your chest back into that neutral position]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:19+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Medicine Ball Swings]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/medicine-ball-swings" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/556</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Hold the medicine ball just below your waist and your feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart.

Bend your knees, allow your body to lean forward and let the ball hang between your calves.

Explode upwards using your legs and bring your arms up holding the medicine ball out in front of you until its just above your head.

Lower the ball back between your legs (but not to the floor) and repeat the movement.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:18+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Kneeling Plank Scapula Push Ups Planks Scaps]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/kneeling-plank-scapula-push-ups-planks-scaps" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/548</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Get yourself in the standard push-up position either on a yoga mat or workout surface, with your knees bent and comfortably placed on the ground

Aim to maintain a neutral spine, while keeping your chin tucked, and then place your elbows on the mat directly beneath your shoulders

Keeping your core tight, allow your chest to slowly lower towards the ground. Keep your back straight, not allowing it to sink

Continue to lower your chest as your rear shoulder blades come closer together, then, forcefully drive your elbows and forearms into the ground to push your chest back into that neutral position]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:17+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Dumbbell Lateral Shoulder Raises Power Partials]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/dumbbell-lateral-shoulder-raises-power-partials" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/549</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your back straight, feet shoulder width apart, while holding a dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip.

Hold your arms fully extended by your side, with your palms facing in to your body.

Keep your elbows close to your sides. This is the start position.

Keeping your arms fully extended and your torso stationary, lift the dumbbells out to your sides and up until they are at shoulder level. Exhale as you do so.

Hold for a count of one while squeezing your shoulder muscles.

Return to the start position in a smooth controlled movement inhaling as you do so.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:17+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Lateral Raise Machine]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/lateral-raise-machine" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/550</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit in the lateral raise machine while keeping your core tight and back flat.

Grab and secure the handles of the machine.

Slowly, extend your arms up and out to the side.

Feel the tension in your shoulders, pause at the top, and slowly return to the starting position.

Do not allow the weight stack to touch.

Repeat the movement.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:17+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Laying Dumbbell External Shoulder Rotation]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/laying-dumbbell-external-shoulder-rotation" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/551</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[On a mat or comfortable surface, lie on your left side, with your knees comfortably bent, and place your left hand behind your head creating a cushion for your head with your elbow crease. Place a light dumbbell just in front of your stomach.

Lay your right elbow on your side and allow your forearm to rest relaxed across your stomach.

When ready, grasp the dumbbell with your right hand, and exhale as you elevate your forearm away from your stomach while keeping your elbow loosely locked at your side.

Continue to elevate your forearm until the dumbbell is in line with your body.

Slowly lower your forearm back to the starting position to complete one rep.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:17+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Laying Dumbbell Internal Shoulder Rotation]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/laying-dumbbell-internal-shoulder-rotation" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/552</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[On a mat or comfortable surface, lie on your left side, with your knees comfortably bent, and place a folded towel under your head creating a cushion.

Lay your right arm along the top side of your body, and place your left hand, with the backside down, holding a light dumbbell, on the floor in front of you (your elbow should be bent at a 90-degree angle).

When ready, exhale and elevate the dumbbell away from the floor, bringing it towards you right ribcage, while keeping your elbow locked at your side.

Continue to elevate your forearm until the dumbbell touches your body.

Slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position to complete one rep.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:17+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Laying External Shoulder Rotation]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/laying-external-shoulder-rotation" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/553</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[On a mat or comfortable surface, lie on your left side, with your knees comfortably bent, and place your left hand behind your head creating a cushion for your head with your elbow crease.

Lay your right elbow on your side and allow your forearm to rest relaxed across your stomach.

When ready, exhale and elevate your forearm away from your stomach while keeping your elbow loosely locked at your side.

Continue to elevate your forearm until your hand is in line with your body.

Slowly lower your forearm back to the starting position to complete one rep.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:17+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Laying Internal Shoulder Rotation]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/laying-internal-shoulder-rotation" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/554</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[On a mat or comfortable surface, lie on your left side, with your knees comfortably bent, and place a folded towel under your head creating a cushion.

Lay your right arm along the top side of your body, and place your left hand, with the backside down, on the floor in front of you (your elbow should be bent at a 90-degree angle).

When ready, exhale and elevate your hand away from the floor, bringing it towards you right ribcage, while keeping your elbow locked at your side.

Continue to elevate your forearm until your hand touches your body.

Slowly lower your hand back to the starting position to complete one rep.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:17+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Machine Seated Shoulder Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/machine-seated-shoulder-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/555</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Keep a tight core and flat back as you remain seated in the shoulder press machine.

Look straight ahead as you hold on to the handles.

Slowly, press the handles up above your head.

Do not lock out your elbow.

Slowly, bring the handles back down but do not let the weight stack touch.

Repeat the movement.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:17+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Incline Plank Shoulder Taps]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/incline-plank-shoulder-taps" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/44</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Using a stable bench or chair, lock yourself into the plank push-up position ensuring that your body forms a straight line from shoulders to heels.

Keeping your neck in line with your body, bring your right arm off the surface and touch your left shoulder before placing it back on the bench or chair.

Repeat the same movement for the opposing arm maintaining a strong core and straight back.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:16+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Incline Planks]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/incline-planks" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/45</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Using a stable bench or chair, lock yourself into the plank push-up position ensuring that your body forms a straight line from shoulders to heels.

Keeping your neck in line with your body, make sure to keep your hands placed below your shoulders.

Maintain a strong core and straight back for the specified duration.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:16+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Handstand Push Ups Pushups]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/handstand-push-ups-pushups" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/544</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[With your feet against a wall, bring yourself into a push-up position.

Walk your feet up the wall until you are upside down.

With a tight core, allow your feet to support you as you slowly lower yourself towards the floor.

Pause at the bottom, feeling the tension in your shoulders, then push yourself back up.

Repeat.

When finished, walk yourself back down the wall.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:16+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Handstand Walkshand Walking]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/handstand-walkshand-walking" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/545</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[From a standing position bend over and plant your hands slightly wider than shoulder width apart on the ground.

When confident, kick your feet upwards into the air leading with your stronger foot.

Allow your legs to come over your head with a bend at the knees a little so that they create a little forward momentum.

Using this momentum transfer the weight from one hand to the other making small steps forwards.

Keep your toes pointed and your eyes on your fingertips as a form of focus.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:16+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Internal Cable Shoulder Rotation]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/internal-cable-shoulder-rotation" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/546</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand next to a cable machine with your left side facing it. Make sure the cable handle has been adjusted to the height of your lower chest. Hold the handle in your left hand. Stand tall with your chest up and core braced.

Begin the movement by shifting your left hand across your body. Your left upper arm should remain in place, held close to your side.

Pause once the handle has moved across your body and slowly release to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:16+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Kettlebell Single Arm Clean And Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/kettlebell-single-arm-clean-and-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/547</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Hold a kettlebell in your left hand and bring it to the center of your body. Throughout this movement, be sure to keep your abdominals braced and your gaze straight ahead.

Begin the movement by bending at the knees then driving yourself up as you pull the kettlebell up. At the top, rotate the wrist so the kettlebell flips to the other side of your hand.

Bend at the knees again with a slight lowering of the hips then drive yourself back up to create momentum. Push the kettlebell straight overhead. Carefully bring the weight down and repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:16+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[External Cable Shoulder Rotation]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/external-cable-shoulder-rotation" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/540</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Adjust a cable machine to have the pulley handle be at the height as your elbow. Stand sideways next to the cable machine while holding the handle in the opposite hand.

TIghten your core and keep your feet planted firmly. Slowly pull the handle across your body only moving the forearm.

Once your hand is outside of your body, pause and feel the tension in the shoulder muscle. Slowly return to the starting position but do not allow the weight plate to touch the stack.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:15+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Face Pull]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/face-pull" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/541</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand tall facing a pulley that has been adjusted to higher than head-height.

Attach a rope or dual handles to the pulley and grab hold of each end with your palms facing your head.

Engage your abs and pull the weight towards your face. Separate your hands as you pull.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:15+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Forward Front Shoulder Dumbbell Raises]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/forward-front-shoulder-dumbbell-raises" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/542</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand straight holding a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip.

Hold the dumbbells in in front of your thighs with your palms of the facing your thighs. Keep your arms fully extended. This is the start position.

Raise the left dumbbell out and upwards, while keeping a slight bend in your elbow. Your palms must always face down for this exercise.

Continue raising the dumbbell until you arm is a little above parallel to the floor. Exhale as you are raising the dumbbell.

Pause for a count of one.

Inhale and slowly lower the dumbbell to the start position.

As you lower the left dumbbell, begin to lift the right dumbbell, duplicating the movement.

When both dumbbells have been raised and lowered in a cycle, that is one repetition.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:15+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Gymnastic Ring Support Position]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/gymnastic-ring-support-position" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/543</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Ensure that the rings are an appropriate height so that your feet wont touch the ground when in position.

Grip the rings so that your palms are facing inward, and lift your body from the floor, keeping your arms close to your body.

Support your entire body weight in an erect position, using your arms, for the intended amount of time.

Lower your body back down to the ground in a slow and controlled manner.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:15+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Dumbbell Bent Over Lateral Rear Delt Raises Flyes]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/dumbbell-bent-over-lateral-rear-delt-raises-flyes" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/536</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin by holding a pair of dumbbells and standing with a braced core. Bend at the knees slightly and lean forward from the hips. Maintain a flat back throughout.

Keeping your elbows slightly bent throughout the movement, lift the dumbbells up and out to the side. Be sure to focus the contraction in the back of the shoulders.

Pause at the top of the movement then slowly bring the dumbbells to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:14+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Dumbbell Cuban Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/dumbbell-cuban-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/537</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Standing with a tight core and flat back, hold a pair of dumbbells at your sides.

Keeping the dumbbells in a horizontal position, pull them up upwards, leading with your elbows.

When your upper arms are parallel with the floor, pause, then flip the dumbbells up. The dumbbells will be above your shoulders next to your head.

Press the dumbbells straight up in to the air.

Pause and return to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:14+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Dumbbell Shoulder Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/dumbbell-shoulder-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/538</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit on a military press bench or bench that has a back support, holding a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip.

Place the dumbbells on top of your thighs with your palms facing down.

Raise the dumbbells to your shoulders.

Rotate your wrists so that the palms of your hands are facing away from you. This is the start position.

As you exhale,  push the dumbbells up and over your head by extending your arms until the dumbbells touch at the top of the movement.

Pause for a count of one.

Slowly return to the start position inhaling as you do so.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:14+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Dumbbell Shrugs]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/dumbbell-shrugs" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/539</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and a dumbbell in each hand.

Keep your arms extended and by your sides and with your palms facing in.

Relax your shoulders so they hang as low as possible.

Raise the dumbbells by slowly lifting your shoulders in a shrugging motion. Hold for a count of one.

Slowly relax your shoulders to return to the start position.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:14+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Double Arm Front Raises]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/double-arm-front-raises" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/532</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your back straight, your feet shoulder width apart, and your arms hanging naturally by your sides

Keeping your arms fully extended and your torso stationary, lift your hands up and out in front of you until they reach your shoulder level, exhale as you do so

Lightly squeeze your shoulder muscles at the top position

Gently lower your arms back to the starting position in a smooth controlled movement inhaling as you do so]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:13+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Double Arm Front Raises To Overhead Extension]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/double-arm-front-raises-to-overhead-extension" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/533</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your back straight, your feet shoulder width apart, and your arms hanging naturally by your sides

Keeping your arms fully extended and your torso stationary, lift your hands up and out in front of you until they reach your shoulder level, exhale as you do so

Lightly squeeze your shoulder muscles at this position, and then continue to elevate your arms until they are outstretched overhead

Hold briefly and then gently lower your arms back to the starting position in a smooth controlled movement inhaling as you do so]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:13+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Double Arm Side Lateral Raises]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/double-arm-side-lateral-raises" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/534</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your back straight, your feet shoulder width apart, and your arms hanging naturally by your sides

Keeping your arms fully extended and your torso stationary, lift your hands out to your sides and up until they reach your shoulder level, exhale as you do so

Lightly squeeze your shoulder muscles at the top position

Gently lower your arms back to the starting position in a smooth controlled movement inhaling as you do so]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:13+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Double Arm Side Lateral Raises To Overhead Extension]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/double-arm-side-lateral-raises-to-overhead-extension" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/535</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your back straight, your feet shoulder width apart, and your arms hanging naturally by your sides

Keeping your arms fully extended and your torso stationary, lift your hands out to your sides and up until they reach your shoulder level, exhale as you do so

Lightly squeeze your shoulder muscles at this position, and then continue to elevate your arms until they are outstretched overhead

Hold briefly and then gently lower your arms back to the starting position in a smooth controlled movement inhaling as you do so]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:13+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Bent Over Shoulder Pendulums Swings]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/bent-over-shoulder-pendulums-swings" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/528</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand facing the back of a sturdy with your back straight, your feet shoulder width apart, and your arms hanging naturally by your sides

Lean forward and place one hand onto the back of the chair (be sure not to bend so far forward to create a 90-degree angle, only a slight lean is necessary)

Gently bring your free hand towards the back of the chair before allowing it to naturally swing back towards the thigh on the same side

Repeat for the specified amount of reps or time]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:12+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Bodyweight Shoulder Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/bodyweight-shoulder-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/529</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[From a push-up position push your glutes upwards and walk your feet in so that you are in a downward-dog pose.

The shape of your body should look like a triangle from the side.

Lower your shoulders towards the ground by bending your elbows.

Allow your forehead to very lightly make contact with the ground before pushing upwards and away back into the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:12+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Box Pike Holds]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/box-pike-holds" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/530</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin by placing an exercise box in position firmly on the ground.

Get into a push-up position, with the soles of your feet against the side of the box.

One at a time, place each foot on top of the box to assume a decline push-up position.

Walking backwards with your hands, begin to drive your glutes upwards.

Keeping your back engaged, and your arms straight, aim to reach the hold position in which your upper body is fully vertical.

Hold this position for the designated time.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:12+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Upright Cable Rows]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/upright-cable-rows" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/531</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Attach a straight bar to the low pulley on the cable station.

Stand facing the station with your feet shoulder width apart either side of the pulley.

Grip the bar with an overhand grip, with your hands shoulder width apart and arms fully extended.

Keep your shoulders back.

Raise the bar straight up in one smooth movement, until it is just below your chin.

Hold for a count of one while squeezing your biceps and forearms.

Slowly lower to the start position and repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:12+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Bear Crawls]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/bear-crawls" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/11</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Come to the ground, placing your knees below your hips and your hands below your shoulders. Elevate your hips up, extending your legs and arms. Keep the head in a neutral position.

Move the right hand forward as you simultaneously move the left foot forward. Afterwards, move the left hand and right foot forward.

Continue in this back and forth pattern, always moving the opposite hand and foot. Remember to brace the core throughout the movement.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:11+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Bent Over Dumbbell Shoulder Pendulums Swings]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/bent-over-dumbbell-shoulder-pendulums-swings" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/527</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand facing the back of a sturdy with your back straight, your feet shoulder width apart, and your arms hanging naturally by your sides

Squat to pick up the dumbbell in your working hand and then lean forward and place your free hand onto the back of the chair (be sure not to bend so far forward to create a 90-degree angle, only a slight lean is necessary)

Gently bring the dumbbell towards the back of the chair before allowing it to naturally swing back towards the thigh on the same side

Repeat for the specified amount of reps or time]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:11+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Barbell Shoulder Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/barbell-shoulder-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/526</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place a bench with a back support inside a squat rack and set up a barbell at a height that is just above your head.

Grip the barbell with an overhand grip.

Space your hands out so that your elbows are bent at 90 degrees.

Lift the bar to around shoulder level by extending your arms.  This is the start position.

Inhaling, lower the bar  to your shoulders slowly.

Hold for a count of one while squeezing your shoulder muscles.

Push the barbell back to the start position as you exhaling as you do so..

Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:10+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Barbell Clean And Press Overhead Press 3]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/barbell-clean-and-press-overhead-press-3" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/522</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Shoulder-width stance. Tight core and flat back. Bend at the knees and hips. Lower yourself. Arms fully extended. Chest up and gaze straight ahead.

Bring knees in and shoulders up. Drive hips forward. Keep the bar close to your body. Forcefully exhale and perform a full extension of the knees and hips.

Use the momentum to bring elbows high. Rotate your elbows around and under the bar. Rack the bar across the front of your shoulders.

Press the barbell above your head. Lower the bar.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:09+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Barbell Cleans]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/barbell-cleans" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/523</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your feet a little wider than shoulder width apart with your hands firmly gripped on the barbell at about the same width as your feet. The barbell should be resting on your upper thighs

Using your hips for initial explosiveness, thrust them forward into the barbell

At the same time bring the barbell up along your body using the initial thrust

Finish with the barbell resting across your upper pectoral muscles]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:09+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Barbell Front Raises]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/barbell-front-raises" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/524</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place a light-weighted barbell in front of you at your shins.

Squat down into position, driving your hips back. Keep your chest and head up. Place your hands in an overhand grip on the barbell.

Stand up with a tight core and flat back. Keeping a slight bend in the elbows, raise the bar up and in front of you. Pause when your arms are parallel with the ground.

Slowly lower the barbell to your hip. Repeat the movement.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:09+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Push Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/push-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/525</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with feet hip width apart and grasp a barbell with an overhand grip.

Make sure your hands are placed slightly wider than shoulder-width.

Bring the bar to chest height and slightly retract your head back.

Bend the knees, hips and ankles to dip slightly.

Use your legs to explosively drive your body upwards and drive the barbell off your shoulders, extending your arms overhead.

Lower the bar to your shoulders and repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:09+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Wide Stance Sumo Barbell Squats]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/wide-stance-sumo-barbell-squats" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/521</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Set a barbell on a rack at your shoulder height.

Step under the bar and rest the back of your shoulders against the bar. Do not put the bar on your neck.

Hold on to the bar using an overhand grip so that your palms are facing forward.

Lift the barbell off the rack by pushing up with your legs while straightening your torso.

Step away from the rack and position your legs in a wider than shoulder width position and with your toes slightly pointed out.

Keep your head up and look straight ahead at all times, as looking down will put you off balance.

Ensure your back is straight. This is the start position.

As you inhale, slowly lower the bar by bending your knees while keeping a straight posture with your head up.

Continue down until the angle between you upper legs and calves is slightly less than 90-degrees . As a guide, the front of your knees should be in line with your toes. Do not allow your knees to extend out beyond your toes.

Hold for a count of one.

As you exhale, raise the bar back to the start position, by pushing through your heels as you straighten your legs.

Pause for a count of one.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:08+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Wall Angles]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/wall-angles" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/520</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand against a wall with your feet at shoulder-width. Walk your feet out about 2 or 3 steps. There will be a bend in your knees.

Keep your core tight as you raise your hands up and next to your ears. Place your shoulders and arms against the wall.

Push your arms above you, maintaining contact with the wall. Slowly, lower your arms and immediately begin again.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:07+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Trx Suspension Straps Suspended Lunges]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/trx-suspension-straps-suspended-lunges" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/519</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Standing tall with a tight core and flat back, carefully insert your left foot into a suspended TRX band. Take a step forward with the right foot, balance yourself and extend your arms out before beginning.

Bend at the right knee and slowly lower yourself until the upper thigh is parallel with the ground.

Pause and return to the starting position while maintaining proper form.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:06+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Trx Pistol Squatstrx Single Leg Squats]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/trx-pistol-squatstrx-single-leg-squats" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/518</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Set the handles so that they hang at about chest height.

Take grip of the handles and use them as balance as you lift one leg off the ground.

With your grounded leg, bend at the knee and allow your body to lower itself steadily downwards, keep your elevated leg straight out in front as you do so.

Once the grounded leg is at its full bend, drive your foot into the floor and use your glutes to push your body back upwards. You shouldn’t pull on the TRX, only use it for stability.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:04+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Static Squat Hold]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/static-squat-hold" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/517</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place your feet at shoulder-width or just outside of shoulder-width. Turn your toes out slightly. Brace your core and keep your chest up.

Swing your arms up to shoulder level as you slowly bend your knees and push your hips backward. Lower yourself until your thighs are parallel with the ground.

Pause and stay in this position for as long as you can. Return to the starting position by dropping your arms and push your hips forward.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:21:00+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Split Alternating Squat Jumps]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/split-alternating-squat-jumps" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/515</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand upright and clasp your hands behind your head.

Take one step forward into a split stance.

Drop into a split squat so that your leading thigh is parallel to the floor.

Push up from the balls of your feet rapidly to jump up, jumping as high as you can and

switching legs midair.

Land in the opposite stance dropping back down into a squat.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:59+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Standing Quadricep Stretch]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/standing-quadricep-stretch" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/516</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand next to a wall or stationary object to support your balance.

Grasp the top of your right ankle or forefoot with your right hand and pull the ankle or foot towards your buttocks.

Straighten the right hip by moving your knee slightly backwards and making sure it faces the floor.  Don’t let your knee flare out towards the side

Hold the stretch and repeat on the left leg.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:59+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Seated Machine Leg Extensions]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/seated-machine-leg-extensions" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/512</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit on a leg extension machine and place your  legs under the pad with your feet pointed forward. The pad should rest on your shins just above your feet and you will need to adjust it to suit.

Grip the hand bars (if fitted) firmly. This is the start position.

Using  only your quadriceps, fully extend your legs exhaling as you do so. Hold for a count of one.

Return to the start position in a smooth movement as you inhale,.

The angle at your knee should not go past 90-degrees.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:58+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Side Lying Quad Stretch]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/side-lying-quad-stretch" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/513</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on the ground and turn over on your right side. Place your right hand on your head for support or simply extend it out for balance.

Grab your left foot with your left hand. Keep the right leg extended straight out.

Pull on the left foot, feeling the stretch in the quadricep muscle. Do this for 15 to 30 seconds. Release then switch sides and repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:58+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Side To Side Jump Squats]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/side-to-side-jump-squats" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/514</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place your feet shoulder-width apart. Bend at the knees while driving your hips back.

Keep your chest up and your core tight.

Remain in a squat stance as you forcefully push off the ground, jumping to the right side.

Check your form then repeat, jumping to the other side.

Keep alternating between sides.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:58+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Prone Lying Resistance Band Knee Bends]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/prone-lying-resistance-band-knee-bends" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/509</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[First, attach one end of the resistance band comfortably around your ankle

Lie prone on an exercise mat, with your arms folded together cushioning your head while holding the other end of the resistance band on the same side as the attached ankle

When ready, inhale and slowly bend at the knee to bring your heel up towards your glutes, while keeping your other leg fully grounded

Once your knee reaches a 90-degree bend, slowly exhale and control it smoothly back down to the starting position]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:57+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Seated Chair Knee Leg Extensions]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/seated-chair-knee-leg-extensions" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/510</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[When sitting comfortably on a solid chair, with your back straight, allow your legs to rest with a relaxed bend at the knee

When ready, exhale as you raise one leg by extending at the knee. Keep your toes loosely pointing upwards

Being sure to monitor for any knee pain, continue to extend at the knee until your leg is pointing straight out and away from you

You should feel a slight stretch in your hamstring along with the tension in your quadricep

Gradually lower your leg by bending at the knee until you reach the starting position]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:57+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Seated Chair Leg Extensions]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/seated-chair-leg-extensions" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/511</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[When sitting comfortably on a solid chair or bench, with your back straight, allow your legs to rest with a relaxed bend at the knee

When ready, exhale as you raise one leg by extending at the knee. Keep your toes loosely pointing upwards

Being sure to monitor for any knee pain, continue to extend at the knee until your leg is pointing straight out and away from you

You should feel a slight stretch in your hamstring along with the tension in your quadricep

Gradually lower your leg by bending at the knee until you reach the starting position]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:57+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Partial Half Squats]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/partial-half-squats" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/508</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place your feet at shoulder-width apart while keeping your chest up and your abdominals braced

Optionally, you can use something to stabilize your squat, such as a chair or support beam

Begin the movement by bending at your knees and lowering your body down towards the ground while driving your hips back as if you’re sitting in a chair

Once you feel you’re around halfway to a full squat, pause, and then drive your hips forward to return to the starting position]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:56+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Goblet Squats]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/goblet-squats" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/506</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your feet shoulder width apart while holding a light dumbbell to your chest. You should hold the dumbbell by one end between your hands, with the other end extending down your torso. This is the start position.

Squat down keeping your slightly arched and pushing your hips back.

Continue down until your thighs are parallel to the floor.

Hold for a count of one.

Return to the start position.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:54+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Kettlebell Thruster]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/kettlebell-thruster" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/507</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Clean two kettlebells to your shoulders. Clean the kettlebells to your shoulders by extending through the legs and hips as you pull the kettlebells towards your shoulders. Rotate your wrists as you do so. This will be your starting position.

Begin to squat by flexing your hips and knees, lowering your hips between your legs. Maintain an upright, straight back as you descend as low as you can.

At the bottom, reverse direction and stand by extending your knees and hips and pushing down through your heels. As you do so, press both kettlebells overhead by extending your arms straight up, using the momentum from the squat to help drive the weights upward.

As you begin the next repetition, return the weights to the shoulders.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:54+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Foam Roller Quadriceps Stretch]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/foam-roller-quadriceps-stretch" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/505</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place a foam roller on the ground and lay on top of it so that the foam roller is supporting your quadriceps (upper part of the leg). Brace your upper body with your elbows.

Make sure that the foam roller is positioned near the bottom of the muscle towards the knees but NOT on the knee. You will work your way up towards your hips from here.

Slowly move yourself forward allowing your quadriceps to roll 2 to 3 inches on the foam roller. Pause then roll the other way. Continue the back and forth motion. For a deeper stretch, try stacking one leg over the other.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:53+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Dumbbell Side Lunge]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/dumbbell-side-lunge" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/502</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin by standing with dumbbells in hand at your sides.

Place your feet hip-width apart.

Take a big step to the right with your right foot, keeping your arms straight.

Land with your heel followed by the rest of your foot and flex the right knee so that you lower your hip and body until your knee and hip are at a 90 degree angle. Keep your left leg only slightly angled.

Return to the starting position by extending your right hip and knee. Once they are straight, bring your foot back in to a standing tall position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:52+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Dumbbell Squat Thrusters]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/dumbbell-squat-thrusters" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/503</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart with dumbbells above your shoulders.

Squat down keeping your back flat and your knees over your toes.

Push through your heels to return to standing while pressing the dumbbells overhead with arms fully extended.

Return to starting position and repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:52+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Dumbbell Squats]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/dumbbell-squats" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/504</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[With your feet shoulder-width apart, stand with dumbbells as your sides with your palms facing each other.

Keeping your back straight and facing forward, squat down until your thighs are parallel to the floor.

Pause for one second.

Pushing up from your heels, raise back up to starting position and repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:52+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Cardio Elliptical Machine]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/cardio-elliptical-machine" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/497</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:50+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Cardio Recumbent Bike]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/cardio-recumbent-bike" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/498</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:50+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Cardio Rowing Machine]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/cardio-rowing-machine" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/499</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:50+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Running Jogging Treadmill]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/running-jogging-treadmill" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/500</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:50+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Cardio Stationary Bike Spinning]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/cardio-stationary-bike-spinning" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/501</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:50+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Bulgarian Split Squats]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/bulgarian-split-squats" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/495</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand up straight while holding two dumbbells. Maintain a tight core and flat back as you carefully place your right foot on top of a bench behind you with toes facing down.

Bend at the front knee as you drop the back knee, maintaining perfect form. Front knee should not go over the toes.

Allow your thigh to come to parallel with the floor.

Pause then slowly return to the starting position without locking out your knee.

Repeat then switch sides once set is complete.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:49+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Cable Hip Abduction]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/cable-hip-abduction" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/496</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Standing sideways with your left side facing the weight stack of a pulley machine, attach an ankle cuff to the right ankle.

Hold the machine for balance if you need to and slowly lift your right leg up to the right side.

Pause and slowly return your right leg to starting position.

Repeat the movement.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:49+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Bodyweight Walking Lunges]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/bodyweight-walking-lunges" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/493</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand straight with your feet shoulder width apart and place your hands on your hips. This is the start position.

Step forward with either leg in a long stride. Keep your other foot in place behind you.

Bend your knees as you do this so your body is lowered towards the ground. Keep your back straight throughout the movement.

Continue down until your front knee is just above the ground. (Your front leg should be bent 90 degrees at the knee)

Hold for a count of one.

Push down through your front heel and extend both knees to return to the start position.

Pause then repeat with your other leg. When you have lunged with both legs, that is one repetition.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:48+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Bosu Ball Static Balance]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/bosu-ball-static-balance" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/494</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place your feet in a firm position on the bosu ball (about shoulder width apart)

Gradually lower your body into a mid-squat position while raising your arms out in front of your body.

Hold this static position with your legs bent at a 90-degree angle and your arms outstretched in front of you at shoulder height.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:48+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Barbell Hack Squats]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/barbell-hack-squats" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/491</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin by placing a loaded barbell behind you. Place two 25 lb plates under the back of your feet. Tighten your core and straighten your lower back.

Slowly squat down, getting a good grip on the barbell behind you. Check to make sure your posture is still perfect and balanced.

Stand up while holding the barbell behind. Use your heels to drive yourself back up. Do not straighten your knees at the top.

Slowly lower yourself back down, driving your hips behind you. Repeat the movement.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:45+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Barbell Lunges]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/barbell-lunges" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/492</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Set up a  barbell on a rack  at just below shoulder level.

Step under the bar placing the back of your shoulders under it. Do not rest the bar on your neck.

Grip the the bar using an overhand grip with your elbows bent to90 degrees or slightly more. Less of an angle means your hands are too close together which can cause instability of balance.

Lift the barbell clear of the rack by  pushing with your legs, while straightening your torso.

Step away from the rack.

Step forward with your right leg and squat down through your hips. Keep your back straight  and be careful to maintain your balance. Inhale as you lower yourself.

Continue lowering your body until your left knee is nearly touching the floor.

Return to the start position b pushing through your heel,exhaling as you do so.

Complete all the repetitions for one leg before switching.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:45+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Air Squats]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/air-squats" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/489</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place your feet at shoulder width apart while keeping your chest up and your abdominals braced.

Begin the movement by swinging your arms up towards your shoulders. At the same time, bend at the knees and drive your hips back like you’re sitting in a chair.

Once your upper thighs are parallel with the ground, pause, then drive your hips forward to return to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:44+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Alternating Bodyweight Lunges]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/alternating-bodyweight-lunges" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/490</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand straight – that’s the starting position. Step forward with your left leg and slowly lower your body until your front knee is bent at least 90 degrees, while your rear knee is just off the floor. Keep your torso upright the entire time. Look forward.

Pause, then push off your left foot off the floor and return to the starting position as quickly as you can.

On your next rep, step forward with your right leg. Continue to alternate back and forth—doing one rep with your left, then one rep with your right.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:44+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Weighted Twist]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/weighted-twist" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/123</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit on an exercise mat with your legs fully extended and your upper body upright.

Grip a weight plate between both hands.

Hold the plate out in front of your abdominals keeping your arms bent slightly.

Cross your your ankles and raise them off the floor slightly.

Bend your knees towards you slightly.

Lean back about 15 degrees to balance your body. This is the start position.

In a smooth motion,turn your torso to the left and touch the plate on the floor. Make sure you exhale as you do this.

Return to the start position inhaling as you do so.

Repeat the same movement, this time to your right side, again exhaling as you do so.

Return to start position and repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:43+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Windshield Wipers]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/windshield-wipers" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/124</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on an exercise mat, keeping your back flat with no arching of the spine.

Extend your arms out beside you at shoulder level, with your palms pressed firmly to the floor. Your upper body should form a “T” shape.

Raise your feet off the floor by bending your hips and knees to 90 degree angles. This is the start position.

As you exhale, rotate both your thighs to one side until the outer thigh touches the ground or until you feel a stretch in your abs and lower back.

Pause briefly, then rotate to the other side without pausing in the start position.

When you have rotated to both sides, that is one repetition.

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:43+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Standing Cross Body Crunches]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/standing-cross-body-crunches" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/109</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Standing up straight, bring your hands behind your head so that your elbows are pointed to the sides.

Twisting your body, bring your left elbow down and across your body. At the same time, raise your right knee up and across to meet the left elbow.

Return to the starting position.

Repeat on the other side and continue alternating.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:42+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Standing Dumbbell Side Bend]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/standing-dumbbell-side-bend" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/488</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand straight, your feet shoulder width apart, while holding a dumbbell in your left hand with your palm facing in to your body.

Place your right hand on your waist, palm facing in. This is the start position.

Keeping your back and head straight, bend only from your waist to the right. Inhale as you bend.

Continue as far as possible, then hold for a count of one.

Return to the start position, exhaling as you do so.

Repeat the movement this time bending to the left and returning to the start position.

Complete all repetitions holding the dumbbell with your left hand before changing hands.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:42+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Reverse Bench Crunches]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/reverse-bench-crunches" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/77</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on your back on a flat bench.

Reach overhead and grab the top of the bench with both hands.

Brace your abdominal muscles.

Straighten your legs and lift them up. Stop when they are above parallel.

Contract your abdominals as you bend your knees and bring your legs up and towards the top of the bench.

Pause then slowly release your legs to the starting position, making sure to keep the contraction in your abdominals.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:41+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Seated Punches]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/seated-punches" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/87</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit comfortably with your feet grounded, knees bent, and body upright.

Slowly lower your upper body backwards just enough to feel a strain on your abs.

From here throw a desired amount of left and right eye-level punches.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:41+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Side Plank Rotations Elbow Twists]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/side-plank-rotations-elbow-twists" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/95</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on your side on an exercise mat.

Fully extend your legs with one resting on top of the other.

Place the hand from your top arm lightly on the side of your head.

Bend the arm at floor level to 90 degrees. Your upper arm should be bent at the elbow, while your forearm is at 90 degrees. This is the start position.

Lift your body off the ground and balance on your forearm and the side of your foot, while keeping your body in a straight line.

Contract your abdominal muscles and relax your shoulders.

Twist your body so that your elbow lowers towards the ground.

Once the elbow is pointing to the ground, reverse the movement util you are back in the starting position.

This completes one rep.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:41+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Roman Chair Hyperextension Bench Side Bends]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/roman-chair-hyperextension-bench-side-bends" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/484</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Position yourself on a Roman Chair so that you are lying on your left hip and your feet are secured by the pads below.

Put your hands across your chest or behind your head. Maintain a neutral gaze throughout.

Lower yourself down and to the side towards the floor from the hips. Feel the stretch across your obliques. Now pull yourself back up using only your oblique muscles.

Pause at the top, feel the contraction, and slowly lower yourself down again.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:41+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Side Oblique Crunches]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/side-oblique-crunches" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/485</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on a padded surface on your left side. Stack your legs and bring your right hand behind your head. Lie your left arm in front of you or across your body. Brace your core.

Pulling from the obliques, bring your elbow up and towards your feet. Do NOT pull yourself with your hand.

Pause and feel the contraction in your obliques then slowly return to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:41+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Side Plank]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/side-plank" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/486</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on your side on an exercise mat.

Fully extend your legs with one resting on top of the other.

Fully extend the top arm down the side of your body.

Bend the arm at floor level to 90 degrees. Your upper arm should be parallel to your body, while your forearm is at 90 degrees. This is the start position.

Lift your body off the ground and balance on your forearm and the side of your foot, while keeping your body in a straight line.

Contract your abdominal muscles and relax your shoulders.

Continue breathing throughout the whole exercise.

Hold this position for as long as you can.

Relax and change sides.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:41+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Single Arm Dumbbell Suitcase Carry]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/single-arm-dumbbell-suitcase-carry" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/487</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Hold a dumbbell in your left hand with an overhand grip. Stand in place with your feet at shoulder-width. Tighten your core and keep your shoulders back.

Begin the movement by walking forward. Contract your obliques and abs as you move.

Once you reach the prescribed distance, turn around and begin again. Once you reach the starting point, switch arms.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:41+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Modified Side Planks]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/modified-side-planks" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/65</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Kneel on a yoga/exercise mat or towel with your feet out behind you.

Slowly lower yourself down to one side and ground your elbow and forearm so that it runs perpendicular to your body.

Embrace your core and hold this modified side plank for the designated amount of time.

Perform the same movement on the other side!]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:40+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Medicine Ball Woodchops]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/medicine-ball-woodchops" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/483</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your feet no wider than shoulder width apart and hold the medicine ball with one hand at either side in front of your chest.

Rotate your body from the waist up to the left side and raise the medicine ball over your left shoulder, not quite fully extending your arms. Be sure to get extra reach by pointing your right toe.

Using a chopping motion, bring the ball diagonally across the front of your body so that the ball ends on the outer side of your right shin.

Bring the ball straight up the right side of your body and again move diagonally across your body once again to complete the motion.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:40+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Knee Plank]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/knee-plank" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/50</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie face down on the ground with your legs together and your arms at your sides. Position your hands beneath your shoulders.

Tighten your core and elevate your upper body off the ground, stabilizing yourself with your forearms. Your feet, shins, and knees will remain on the ground.

Do not allow your hips to drop down. Hold the tension in your core for the prescribed amount of time. Slowly release back to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:39+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Double Side Jackknifes]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/double-side-jackknifes" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/32</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Bring yourself to the ground and lie on your left side. Be sure to stack your feet.

Place your left hand on your side while raising your right arm above your head so that the elbow is pointing towards the sky.

Focusing all of the tension and contraction in the obliques, bring your feet up while you raise your upper body. Lead with the right elbow.

Hold the contraction and slowly return to the starting position. Do not allow your feet or shoulder to touch the ground.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:38+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Cross Body Mountain Climbers]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/cross-body-mountain-climbers" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/481</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Assume a push-up position. Core is tight. Back is flat. Hands are underneath the shoulders. Head is in neutral position.

Bring one knee up towards your chest and twist towards the opposing elbow. (Ex: Right knee to left elbow.)

Contract the core and return the leg to the starting position.

Alternate between legs.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:38+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Downward Cable Wood Chops]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/downward-cable-wood-chops" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/482</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Adjust the pulley lever to be above you. Stand next to a pulley machine with your left side. Grab the handle with both hands. Brace your core and separate your feet to outside of shoulder width.

Begin the movement by twisting with your obliques to pull the handle down and across your body.

Once the handle is on the right side of your body, pause and slowly return the handle to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:38+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Bicycle Crunches Air Bikes]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/bicycle-crunches-air-bikes" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/13</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie flat on an exercise mat on the floor keeping your lower back straight with no arching of your spine and with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.

Place your hands lightly on the sides of your head.

Curl your torso upwards so your shoulders are slightly raised off the floor..

Raise your knees until your thighs are at a right angle to the floor and your calves are parallel to the floor. This is the start position.

Slowly move your legs in a pedaling action as if you are riding a bicycle.

As you do so, exhale and bring your opposing elbow close to each knee by crunching to one side. Left elbow to right knee. Right elbow to left knee.

After each crunch, return to the start position inhaling as you do so.

Without pausing, repeat the movement to the other side.

Repeat without pausing for the desired number of repetitions to each side.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:37+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Dual Two Arm Dumbbell Front Shoulder Raises]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/dual-two-arm-dumbbell-front-shoulder-raises" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/470</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Holding a pair of dumbbells with an overhand grip, stand tall with your chest up and core braced.

Begin by lifting the dumbbells in front of you. Keep the abdominals contracted as you raise the dumbbells. Feel the contraction in the shoulder muscles.

Once the dumbbells reach shoulder height, pause and slowly lower the dumbbells to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:37+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Foam Roller Neck Release]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/foam-roller-neck-release" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/471</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lay comfortably on your back on a yoga mat or soft workout surface with a foam roller placed lengthways directly underneath the rear side of your neck. Your feet should be flat on the ground and your knees pointing upwards

Apply a little pressure and gently roll back and forth, and side to side to release tension in your neck]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:37+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Lying Face Down Plate Neck Resistance]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/lying-face-down-plate-neck-resistance" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/472</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Holding a weight plate behind your head, lie face down on a flat bench so that your whole body is supported.

Make sure that your shoulders are past and raised a little off the end of  the bench.

Lift your upper chest, neck and face off the bench slightly. This is the start position.

Holding the plate in position on the back of your head, slowly lower your head down over the edge of the bench (like nodding “yes”).

Return to the starting position. Hold for a count of one.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:37+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Neck Stretch]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/neck-stretch" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/473</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand tall with your head facing forward.

Lower your left ear to your left shoulder as far as is comfortable.

Place your left hand on your head, just above the right ear and gently pull the head a little further to the left side to feel the stretch on the right side of your neck.

Release the stretch and repeat on the other side.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:37+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Seated Bent Over Rear Delt Raises]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/seated-bent-over-rear-delt-raises" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/474</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit on a bench, holding a dumbbell in each hand. Your hands should be at your sides.

Bend forward at the hips while maintaining a tight core and flat back. Keep your gaze at the ground. Be sure to maintain this position along with a slight bend in your elbows at all times.

Extend your arms out to the side and guide the weight up. Your arms should come to parallel with the floor.

Pause, slowly lower the weight back to the starting position. Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:37+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Seated Neck Stretch]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/seated-neck-stretch" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/475</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Seat yourself comfortably on a solid chair, with your back straight and unsupported. Keep your feet planted about shoulder-width apart, with your hands placed resting on your lap.

Lightly tilt your head to the left, hold briefly, before tilting to the right.

Hold each side for the specified amount of time. Ideally 2 – 5 seconds.

Perform for the specified reps or time.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:37+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Seated Neck Turns Head Rotations]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/seated-neck-turns-head-rotations" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/476</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Seat yourself comfortably on a solid chair, with your back straight and unsupported. Keep your feet planted on the floor.

Rest your hands on your thighs.

Look straight ahead and then slowly rotate your head to one side to allow a slight stretch sensation to occur in your neck.

Hold briefly before rotating your head back to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:37+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Seated Shoulder Rolls Shrugs]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/seated-shoulder-rolls-shrugs" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/477</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Seat yourself comfortably on a solid chair, with your back straight and unsupported. Keep your feet planted about shoulder-width apart, with your arms hanging loosely by your sides.

Relax your shoulders so they hang as low as possible.

Slowly raise your shoulders upwards in a shrugging motion.

At the top position, allow your chest to expand by pulling your rear shoulder blades together, bringing your shoulders back.

Slowly relax and lower your shoulders back down to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:37+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Standing Resistance Band Chest Pulls Chest Openers Back Flyes]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/standing-resistance-band-chest-pulls-chest-openers-back-flyes" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/478</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand straight with your feet shoulder width apart, while maintaining a slight bend in your knees

Holding the ends of a resistance band or tube, bring your arms up and out in front of you until they run perpendicular to your torso. This is the starting position

When ready, using the muscles in your back, pull the ends of the resistance band away from each other. Work only within your range of comfort!

The ultimate goal is to reach a fully extended position, with your arms outstretched to each side

Slowly release the tension and, in a controlled manner, allow the ends of band to pull themselves back together]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:37+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Standing Shoulder Rolls Shrugs]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/standing-shoulder-rolls-shrugs" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/479</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand strong, with your feet grounded and placed shoulder-width apart while maintaining a tight core and flat back.

Keep your arms extended and by your sides and with your palms facing in.

Relax your shoulders so they hang as low as possible.

Slowly raise your shoulders upwards in a shrugging motion.

At the top position, allow your chest to expand by pulling your rear shoulder blades together, bringing your shoulders back.

Slowly relax and lower your shoulders to return to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:37+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Alternate Heel Touchers]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/alternate-heel-touchers" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/480</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on an exercise mat, with your back flat, knees bent and your feet flat on the floor slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

Fully extend your arms down the side of your body, palms facing in. This is the start position.

Exhaling, crunch your torso forward and to the right until you can touch your right heel with your right hand. Hold for a count of one.

Return to the starting position smooth motion, inhaling as you do so.

Repeat the movement, this time to your left side.

When you have completed the movement on both sides, you have done one repetition.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:37+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[V Bar Triangle Bar Lat Pulldowns]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/v-bar-triangle-bar-lat-pulldowns" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/465</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Attach a V-bar / Triangle Bar to the Lat Pulldown machine. Sit on the bench and make sure your knees are secure. Reach up and grab the V-bar with an overhand grip. Be sure to brace your core.

Begin the movement by leaning back slightly while pulling down on the V-bar. Be sure to engage your middle back during the movement.

Once the V-bar is at your chest, pause, contract the muscle, and slowly release to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:36+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Weighted Pull Ups]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/weighted-pull-ups" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/466</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Carefully secure a weight belt around your hips. Stand below a pull-up bar. Reach up and secure your overhand grip. Brace your core.

Begin the movement by pulling with your lat / middle back muscles to bring your body towards the bar.

Once your chest nears the bar, pause to feel the contraction in your back then slowly lower yourself to the starting position. Do not lock out your elbows.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:36+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Barbell Shrugs]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/barbell-shrugs" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/467</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place your feet shoulder width apart and using an overhand grip at a little more than shoulder width, hold a barbell in front of you.

Your arms should be fully extended towards the floor, palms facing in towards your thighs. This is the start position.

Exhale and raise or shrug your shoulders up in a slow controlled movement. Do not use your biceps to assist in lifting the barbell.

Continue as high as possible then hold for a count of one.

Return to the start position in a smooth movement, inhaling as you do so.

Pause then repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:36+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Cable Shrugs]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/cable-shrugs" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/468</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand in front of a cable pulley. Feet are shoulder-width. Your core is tight and lower back is flat. Hold the cable bar and let it hang in front of you. Keep the weight close to your body.

Without using your arms, exhale and bring your shoulders towards your ears.

Hold the movement at the top then slowly bring the weight back down.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:36+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Chin Tucks Neck Extensions]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/chin-tucks-neck-extensions" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/469</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Seat yourself comfortably on a solid chair, with your back straight and unsupported. Keep your feet planted on the floor

Rest your hands on your thighs

Look straight ahead and then bring your chin in towards your middle neck

Hold briefly before, feeling a light stretch in the back of your neck, before slowly returning to the starting position]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:36+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Resistance Band Bent Over Rows]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/resistance-band-bent-over-rows" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/458</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin the movement by stepping on to a resistance band with your feet at shoulder-width, toes pointed slightly out.

Bend slightly at the knees and forward at the hips. Maintain a braced core and flat back throughout.

Leading with your elbows, pull the handles of the resistance band back, bringing your shoulder blades closer together. Hold this contraction and slowly release to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:35+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Rope Climb]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/rope-climb" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/459</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Using both hands, take hold firmly with your stronger hand about 12 inches above your weaker hand on the rope.

Pull your body upward so that your feet are not touching the ground and using your dominant foot push the rope above your lower foot creating a fold in the rope.

Place your weaker hand 12 inches above your dominant hand on the rope and grip firmly.

Using explosive force pull your entire body up the rope, allowing the fold to slide between your feet, and take a new position (similar to the starting position) on the rope.

When lowering, do not allow the rope to slide through your hands, this will create a nasty rope burn.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:35+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Seated Machine Back Row]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/seated-machine-back-row" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/460</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Seat yourself at a Row Machine and select the appropriate weight. Sit up straight with a tight core. Reach forward and take an overhand grip on the bar in front of you. Activate your lats before the movement.

Pull the bar towards you, emphasizing the lat movement. Pause when the bar is at your sides and squeeze your back.

Slowly, return the bar to the starting position but do not set it down. Repeat the movement, ensuring your back is activated throughout.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:35+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Seated Side Chair Leans]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/seated-side-chair-leans" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/461</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Seat yourself comfortably on a solid chair, with your back straight and unsupported. Keep your feet planted about shoulder-width apart, with your arms hanging loosely by your sides.

Gently lean to one side allowing your fingertips to travel closer towards the ground.

You should feel a comfortable stretch along the opposite side of your body.

Hold this pose for as long as specified before returning to the starting upright position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:35+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Seated Side Bends Lat Stretch]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/seated-side-bends-lat-stretch" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/462</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Seat yourself comfortably on a solid chair, with your back straight and unsupported. Keep your feet planted about shoulder-width apart.

Elevate one arm out to the side and above your head with your bicep facing your ear and your fingertips extended over your head.

Gently lean away from the side on which your arm is elevated creating a stretch along the extended side of your body.

Lower your arm and straighten your torso to get back to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:35+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Straight Arm Pulldowns Pull Downs]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/straight-arm-pulldowns-pull-downs" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/463</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with feet shoulder-width apart. Keep the lower back straight and the core tight. Reach up and grab a pull-down bar with a wide grip.

Keeping your arms straight with a very slight bend in the elbow, pull the bar down to your hips. Breathe out and flex your lats as you do so.

Pause and slowly return to the top of the movement. Do not let the weight rest against the stack. Repeat the movement.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:35+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Trx Pull Ups]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/trx-pull-ups" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/464</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Set the height of the straps so that you can sit beneath them and only just reach the handles with outstretched arms

Take grip of the handles and use your back and arms to pull your body upwards. Aim to get your upper chest to the same level as the handles.

Hold the top position for a second, and then lower your body, steadily, back down to the starting position.

Be sure not to use your legs to aide the pull up.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:35+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[L Sit Pull Ups]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/l-sit-pull-ups" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/455</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Assume a wide grip on a pull-up bar and hang so that your feet are not in contact with the ground.

Once steady, bring your legs up towards your chest, stopping when you feel they are perpendicular to your body (your body should now resemble an ‘L’ shape.

Holding this shape, engage your lats and arms to pull your body up towards the bar.

Hold shortly when your chin is above the bar, before lowering back down to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:34+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Machine Assisted Pull Ups Pullups]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/machine-assisted-pull-ups-pullups" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/456</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Select the correct weight to counterbalance your own before beginning. The heavier the weight, the easier it will be.

Reach above and use an overhand grip to secure yourself as you kneel on the padded surface of the assisted machine. Tighten your core as well as your glutes.

Lower yourself slowly. Do not lock out the elbow. Pull yourself back to the starting position but do not let the weight touch the stack. Pause and repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:34+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Negative Pull Ups Pullups]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/negative-pull-ups-pullups" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/457</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Standing on a box or sturdy bench under a pull-up bar

Use a slight jump to get yourself into the starting position with your chin at about the same height as the pull-up bar and your hands in an overhand grip about twice your shoulder width apart.

Bend your knees and bring the heels of your feet up towards your glutes.

You should be now supporting your weight with your chin at the same level as the bar.

When ready, slowly lower your body down towards the box or bench, using your back and arms to control the speed, until you can place your feet firmly at the bottom of the motion.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:34+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Close Grip Lat Pulldowns]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/close-grip-lat-pulldowns" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/450</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit at a Lat Pulldown machine and secure your legs underneath the padded surface. Select an appropriate weight on the stack. Reach up to grab the barbell, taking a close-grip. Your hands should be at or closer than shoulder-width.

Tighten your core and keep your chest up as you pull the barbell down and towards your chest. Be sure to pull with your lat muscles.

Once the bar is at your chest, slowly allow it to return to the starting position but don’t let the weight stack touch. Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:33+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Floor T Raises Back Flyes]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/floor-t-raises-back-flyes" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/451</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lay on a yoga/exercise mat or towel with your arms outstretched, palms down, either side of your body (your body should look like a perfect T from above).

Simultaneously lift both arms off the ground to semi-full flexion and pinch your upper back together; hold for a full second.

Slowly lower both arms back to the ground to complete a full rep.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:33+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Foam Roller Lat Stretch]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/foam-roller-lat-stretch" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/452</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lay on your side comfortably on a yoga mat or soft workout surface. Your upper leg should be bent with your knee pointing upwards and the sole of your foot flat on the floor behind your grounded calf. This will keep you balanced

When ready, place a foam roller under your side running perpendicular to your body

Lean back a little so that the foam roller remains in contact with your latissimus muscle

Apply a little pressure and gently roll up and down, using your bent leg to control your movement, to release tension in your lat muscles]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:33+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Full Barbell Clean And Presses Jerk Overhead Presses]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/full-barbell-clean-and-presses-jerk-overhead-presses" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/453</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your toes just underneath the bar at a shoulder-width stance. Keep your core tight and your back flat.

Bend at the knees and hips. Lower yourself with your arms fully extended, your chest up and your gaze straight ahead.

Take a firm overhand grip of the bar with your elbows running outside of your knees.

Bring your knees in and shoulders up driving your hips forward. Keep the bar close to your body. Forcefully exhale and perform a full extension of the knees and hips.

Use the momentum to bring your elbows high, then rotate your elbows around and under the bar. Rack the bar across the front of your shoulders.

Press the barbell above your head to complete the rep.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:33+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Gymnastic Ring Pull Ups Pullups]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/gymnastic-ring-pull-ups-pullups" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/454</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand directly beneath the Gymnastic Rings ensuring that they have enough height for you to lower your body without touching the ground.

Grip the rings so that your palms are facing inward.

Pull your chest upwards and towards the rings by bending your arms. Aim to avoid any jerking movements as this may cause the rings to swing.

Once your chest is at its highest point, hold this position for one second before steadily lowering your body back down to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:33+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Supermans]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/supermans" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/442</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie face down on a mat, with your arms fully extended above your head and your legs fully extended behind you.

Lift your chest, arms and legs off the floor by arching your back. Only the tops of your quads and your lower abdomen should be in contact with the floor.

Hold for a count of 2 while squeezing your abdominals and obliques.

Return to the starting position for a count of one, then repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:32+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Supine Lying Down Position Corpse Pose]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/supine-lying-down-position-corpse-pose" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/443</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place a towel or yoga pillow on a soft surface like a carpet or yoga mat. Lie on your back positioning your head on the towel or pillow.

Allow your legs to fully extend. Make sure your feet are shoulder distance apart with toes facing slightly outward.

Place your arms on the ground away from your body. You should be able to feel your lower back touching the ground. Close your eyes. Hold and maintain this position while taking deep breaths for the prescribed amount of time.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:32+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Trx Suspension Strap Rows]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/trx-suspension-strap-rows" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/444</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Secure a pair of suspension straps. Stand facing the straps, brace your lower back, and tighten your core.

Lean back, letting the straps hold your weight. Your arms should be straight.

Pull yourself up with your back, maintaining a tight core.

Squeeze the back muscles and slowly lower yourself. Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:32+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Wide Grip Lat Pulldowns]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/wide-grip-lat-pulldowns" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/445</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Set up a cable station with a straight bar attached to the top pulley.

Sit on the seat facing the station. Keep your feet flat and planted firmly on the floor.

Using an overhand grip, hold the bar as wide as comfortable. (Your hands should be about 1 1/2 – 2 times body width apart.)

Lean back slightly without arching your back.

Pull the bar towards the top of your chest using your shoulders while arcing your elbows out to the sides of your body.

At the end of the movement squeeze you shoulders together slightly and hold for a count of one.

Return to the start position by arcing your elbows forward while relaxing your shoulders.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:32+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Barbell Box Block Cleans]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/barbell-box-block-cleans" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/446</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place a barbell onto 2 barbell blocks securely at about knee height.

Stand with your feet a little wider than shoulder width apart with your hands firmly gripped on the barbell at about the same width as your feet.

Using your hips for initial explosiveness, thrust them forward into the barbell

At the same time bring the barbell up along your body using the initial thrust

Finish with the barbell resting across your upper pectoral muscles]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:32+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Barbell Squat Power Cleans]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/barbell-squat-power-cleans" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/447</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your feet a little wider than shoulder width apart with your hands firmly gripped on the barbell at about the same width as your feet. The barbell should be resting on your upper thighs

Using your hips for initial explosiveness, thrust them forward into the barbell

At the same time bring the barbell up along your body using the initial thrust while squatting to catch the bar

Finish with the barbell resting across your upper pectoral muscles]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:32+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Bent Over Two Armed Water Bottle Rows]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/bent-over-two-armed-water-bottle-rows" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/448</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand tall with a tight core and flat back. Hold a pair of water bottles at your side with an overhand grip. Bend slightly at the knees as you push your hips back. Keep your chest and head up. Upper body should be almost parallel with the floor.

With your elbows at a 60-degree angle, bring the water bottles up. Pause when your upper arm is parallel with the floor. Contract the muscle then slowly return the water bottles to the starting point.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:32+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Cable Squat Rows]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/cable-squat-rows" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/449</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Grip a cable handle in each hand. Stand away from the cable machine so that the slack tightens. Make sure your back is straight and your core is tight.

Bend your knees and drive your hips back while you keep your chest up. Stand back up then pull the handles back, leading with your elbows. Tighten the back muscles then return handles to the starting position.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:32+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Seated Cat Cow]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/seated-cat-cow" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/83</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Seat yourself comfortably on a solid chair, with your back straight and unsupported. Keep your feet planted about hip-width apart.

Slowly draw your abs in, hunching your back, and extending your spine.

Hold the stretch and then release, pushing your abs back outwards to the starting position, flexing your spine as you do so.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:31+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Scorpion]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/scorpion" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/435</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie face down on a mat or soft surface.

Place your hands at your sides for balance.

Keeping your shoulders touching the ground, raise the left foot straight up into the air.

Bend at the knee and bring your left foot over to your right side. Tap the ground with your toes.

Return the left leg to the ground and repeat on the other side.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:31+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Seated Low Cable Back Rows]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/seated-low-cable-back-rows" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/436</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Connect a V-bar attachment to the low pulley on a cable station or cable rowing machine.

Sit down at the station and place your feet on the foot pads or crossbar provided, while keeping your knees slightly bent.

Lean forward, keeping your back straight and grip the V-bar handles with both hands.

Keeping your arms fully extended pull back until your torso is at a 90-degree angle from your legs.

Your back should be slightly arched, with your chest should be pushed out. This is the start position.

Keeping your torso stationary, pull the handles back towards you while squeezing your back muscles.

Keep your arms close to your sides until your hands reach your abdomen. Exhale as you perform this movement.

Hold for a count of one.

Inhale as you return to the start position in a smooth movement.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:31+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Seated Lumbar Rotations Chair Twists]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/seated-lumbar-rotations-chair-twists" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/437</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Seat yourself on a solid chair, with your back straight and unsupported. Keep your feet firmly planted on the ground at a comfortable width.

Place your hands on your upper chest, crossed at the wrists.

When ready, turn your body to one side while keeping your glutes in full contact with the chair, maintain an upright posture.

Twist your body until you feel a light stretch in your lower back, hold, and then return to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:31+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Semi Supine Laying Down Constructive Rest Position]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/semi-supine-laying-down-constructive-rest-position" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/438</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place a towel or yoga pillow on a soft surface like a carpet or yoga mat. Lie on your back positioning your head on the towel or pillow.

Bend your knees and move your feet towards your butt. Make sure your feet are shoulder distance apart with toes facing slightly outward.

Place your hands on your stomach. You should be able to feel your lower back touching the ground. Hold and maintain this position while taking deep breaths for the prescribed amount of time.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:31+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[One Arm Dumbbell Rows]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/one-arm-dumbbell-rows" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/439</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place a dumbbell on each side of a flat bench.

Place your right knee on the end of the bench.

Bend your torso from the waist until your upper body is parallel to the floor, while placing your right hand on the bench in front of you for support.

With your left hand, pick up the dumbbell with an overhand grip. The palm of your hand should be facing into you.

Keep your lower back straight. This is the start position.

Using your back muscles, pull the dumbbell straight up to the side of your chest, keeping your upper arm close to your side. Exhale as you do so.

At the top of the movement, hold for a count of one and squeeze your back muscles.

Return to the start position inhaling as you do so. Repeat.

Complete all repetitions for one side before switching sides.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:31+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Swiss Ball Back Extensions]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/swiss-ball-back-extensions" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/440</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie prone on a swiss ball with your feet hip width apart. You can place your feet against a wall for better stability. Clasp your hands behind your head with elbows pointing out.

Engage your abs and raise your torso off the ball, hyperextending your spine.

Return your torso to the ball to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:31+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Standing Two Armed Bent Over Dumbbell Rows]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/standing-two-armed-bent-over-dumbbell-rows" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/441</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand tall with a tight core and flat back. Hold a pair of dumbbells at your side with an overhand grip. Bend slightly at the knees as you push your hips back. Keep your chest and head up. Upper body should be almost parallel with the floor.

With your elbows at a 60-degree angle, bring the dumbbells up. Pause when your upper arm is parallel with the floor. Contract the muscle then slowly return the dumbbells to the starting point.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:31+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Knee Planks Reaches]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/knee-planks-reaches" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/51</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Get into a face-down position on the floor supporting your upper body on your forearms. Your elbows should be bent at 90 degrees.

Extend your legs out behind you, supporting yourself on your knees, with your feet elevated behind you.

Keep your body in a straight line by tightening your abdominal and oblique muscles.

When feeling secure, slowly lift one forearm off the floor while transferring the weight to your grounded forearm.

Straighten the now-elevated arm out in front of you, reaching forward with your fingertips.

Bring the elevated arm back in and to the floor, redistribute your weight, and repeat on the other side.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:30+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Planks Reaches]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/planks-reaches" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/75</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Get into a face-down position on the floor supporting your upper body on your forearms. Your elbows should be bent at 90 degrees.

Extend your legs straight out behind you, supporting yourself on your toes and balls of your feet.

Keep your body in a straight line by tightening your abdominal and oblique muscles.

When feeling secure, slowly lift one forearm off the floor while transferring the weight to your grounded forearm.

Straighten the now-elevated arm out in front of you, reaching forward with your fingertips.

Bring the elevated arm back in and to the floor, redistribute your weight, and repeat on the other side.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:30+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Knee To Chest Lower Back Stretch]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/knee-to-chest-lower-back-stretch" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/429</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on your back on a mat with your legs extended in front of you and backs of heels on the floor.

Grab hold of your right knee and gently pull it up to your chest until you can feel a slight stretch in your lower back.

Try to bring the knee as close to your chest as is comfortable while keeping the left leg relaxed.

Hold the stretch and then release the leg to starting position.

Repeat with the left leg.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:30+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[One Arm Barbell Rows]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/one-arm-barbell-rows" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/430</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place weight on one end of a barbell.

Straddle the barbell with the weight in front.

Bend your knees and drive your hips back as you keep a flat back and tight core.

Grab the barbell with the left hand and support yourself with your right hand.

Pull the barbell up, towards you, contracting the back muscles.

Slowly lower and repeat on the other side.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:30+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[One Arm Kettlebell Rows]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/one-arm-kettlebell-rows" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/431</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place a kettlebell in front of you

Place your right leg forward and rest your left leg on the ball of your left foot.(Similar to a lunge stance)

Bend your knees slightly as you bend over to get in the starting position.

Keep your back straight.

Rest your right hand on your right knee for stability.

Grip the kettlebell with a neutral grip in your left hand.

Pull the kettlebell up to your stomach, retracting your shoulder blade and flexing your elbow. Keep your back straight. Lower and repeat.

Complete all the repetitions for one side before switching.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:30+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Pullups]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/pullups" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/432</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Standing under a pull-up bar, reach up and hold onto the bar with an overhand grip. Make sure your hands are about twice your shoulder width apart.

Keep your arms straight and hang from the bar so that your arms are taking all of your weight.

Keeping your body straight and not swinging your weight, pull your body up towards the bar by pulling your elbows down towards your torso at an angle.

Continue lifting until your chest is nearly touching the bar. You should feel a “squeeze” at the base of your lats (about midway down your back and to the side) as they contract.

Once your lats have completely contracted at the top of the movement, slowly lower your body to the starting position.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:30+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Rack Pulls]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/rack-pulls" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/433</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Set up a power rack station so that the rack is at your knee height.

Bend your knees as you drive your hips back. Keep your chest up.

Grab the barbell with an overhand or mixed grip, based on comfort and preference level.

Maintain a flat back as you stand up straight and drive your hips forward.

Pause then slowly return to the starting point.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:30+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Renegade Row Alternating Plank Row Commando Row]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/renegade-row-alternating-plank-row-commando-row" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/434</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place two dumbbells or kettlebells on the floor about shoulder width apart.

In a push up position, place your hands on the grip section of each bell for support.

Spread your legs to slightly wider than hip width apart with your toes supporting your weight. This is the start position.

Push down through one bell and at the same time “row” the opposite one upwards by retracting your shoulder and bending your elbow.

Hold for a count of one.

Your breathing should remain constant throughout the movement.

Lower the bell to the floor and without pause, then repeat the movement with your other arm.

When you have rowed both arms, that is one repetition.

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:30+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Dumbbell Incline Rows]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/dumbbell-incline-rows" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/425</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lean forward into an incline bench

Using a neutral grip, hold a dumbbell in each hand so your palms are facing in.

Your arms should be fully extended and hanging straight down. This is the start position.

Pull your shoulder blades back and flex your elbows to pull the dumbbells up to your sides.

Hold and squeeze your shoulder and back muscles.

Return to the start position in a slow, controlled movement.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:29+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Foam Roller Lower Back Stretch]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/foam-roller-lower-back-stretch" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/426</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit on the ground and place a foam roller directly behind your lower back. Bend your knees and place your arms across your chest. As your feet support you, carefully lean back and on to the foam roller.

Turn slightly towards the right. Slowly roll your body down towards the ground for 2 to 3 inches.

Pause at the bottom and roll back up. Continue this back and forth motion at a slow and controlled pace. Repeat on the other side.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:29+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Inverted Row]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/inverted-row" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/427</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Set the bar to your waist height.

Lie on your back under the bar.

Reach up and grip the bar with an overhand grip with both hands.

Keeping your body straight,  pull yourself up towards the bar by pulling your elbows as far back as you can and trying to touch the bar with your chest.

Hold and squeeze your arm and back muscles.

Lower yourself back to the start position in a controlled motion.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:29+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Kettlebell One Legged Deadlifts]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/kettlebell-one-legged-deadlifts" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/428</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Hold a kettlebell by the handle in one hand using a neutral grip.

Stand on the leg that is on the same side that you are holding the kettlebell.This is the start position.

Bending that knee slightly, bend at the hip, and extend your free leg behind you for balance.

Continue lowering the kettlebell until your torso is parallel to the ground.

Return to the upright position in a smooth movement.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:29+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Bird Dogs]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/bird-dogs" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/14</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Position yourself on all fours with knees underneath the hips and wrists under the shoulders.

Engage your abs and keep your spine neutral, pulling the shoulder blades towards the hips.

Lengthen the left leg until it is straight out and in line with your hips while simultaneously raising and straightening your right arm until it is parallel to the floor. Keep your head and shoulders aligned at all times.

Gently lower your arm and leg back to the starting position and alternate with the other arm and leg.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:28+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Barbell Good Morning]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/barbell-good-morning" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/418</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Using a squat or barbell rack, set the barbell at shoulder height.

Position yourself so the barbell is resting on your shoulders and you are facing away from the rack.

Stand up to lift the barbell clear of the rack and take a few steps away from the rack.

Position your feet slightly less than shoulder width apart.

Keep your legs straight and bend forward at the hips.

Continue bending forward until you feel a mild stretch in your hamstrings. (Do not try to bend past the mild stretching sensation. As flexibility increases so does the range of motion.) Hold for a count of one.

Return to the starting position by straightening from the hips. Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:28+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Bent Over Barbell Row From Floor]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/bent-over-barbell-row-from-floor" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/419</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Set up a barbell on the floor and stand facing it with your legs slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.

Bend forward at your waist and grip the barbell with an overhand grip.

Keep your back straight and nearly parallel to the floor.

Keep your head and neck straight. This is the start position.

Without moving your torso, exhale and lift the barbell up towards you from the floor.

Keep your elbows close to your body and use your forearms to support the weight.

At the top of the movement, hold for a count of one and squeeze your back muscles.

Return the barbell back to the floor as the start position, inhaling as you do so.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:28+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Bent Over Barbell Rows]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/bent-over-barbell-rows" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/420</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Set up a barbell on the floor and stand facing it with your legs slightly wider than shoulder width apart and your knees slightly bent.

Bend forward at your waist and grip the barbell with an overhand grip.

Keep your back straight and nearly parallel to the floor.

Keep your head and neck straight. This is the start position.

Without moving your torso, exhale and lift the barbell up towards you.

Keep your elbows close in to your bodyand use your forearms to support the weight.

At the top of the movement, hold for a count of one and sqyeeze your back muscles.

Return to the start position inhaling as you do so.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:28+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Bent Over Two Arm Long Bar T Bar Rows]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/bent-over-two-arm-long-bar-t-bar-rows" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/421</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Set up an Olympic (long) barbell with weight plates on one end only.

Put the other end of the bar against a wall or something heavy so it can’t slide backwards.

Straddle the bar with your knees slightly bent.

Bend forward at the waist until your torso is nearly parallel to the floor.

Grip the bar close to the weight plates with both hands, using a neutral grip. One hand in front  the other. This is the start position.

Keeping your back straight and exhaling, pull the bar straight up by bending your elbows until the plates touch your chest.

Hold and squeeze your back muscles.

Return to the start position in a slow smooth movement to place emphasis on your lats. Inhale as you do so.

Keep the bar from touching the floor.

pause then repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:28+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Cat Back Backward Camel Stretch]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/cat-back-backward-camel-stretch" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/422</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Kneel on a mat with your hands and knees shoulder-width apart.

Pull your abs in, hunch your back up and extend your spine.

Hold the stretch and then release, push your abs back outwards to the starting position, flexing your spine as you do so.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:28+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Close Grip Pullup Chinup]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/close-grip-pullup-chinup" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/423</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Step up to the bar and grasp it with your palms facing you and arms close together.

Your arms should be fully extended.

Cross your ankles and bend your knees,

Pull your body up until your elbows are completely bent and close to your body, reaching your chin to the bar.

Lower your body until your arms and legs are fully extended in the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:28+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Crossbody Cable Rows]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/crossbody-cable-rows" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/424</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Adjust a cable pulley system with the handle resting at about shin level

Stand next to the cable and pivot at the hips to bend over at about a 45-degree angle

Reach across your body with the hand that’s farthest from the cable and take a firm grip of the handle

Bring the handle across your body without rotating your torso, using mostly your lat muscle

After tensing at the peak, allow the cable to pull its way, in a controlled way, back to the starting position]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:28+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Back Extensions]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/back-extensions" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/416</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie face down on a hyper extension bench with your upper thighs and lower hips on the support pad. You must be able to bend at the waist freely.

Lock your ankles under the footpads.

Start with your body in a straight line head to toe.

Place your arms across your chest, behind or at the side of your head.

Slowly bend forward by relacing your, back and abdominal muscles.

Continue as far as possible without rounding your back or raising your thighs from the support pad. You should feel a slight stretch in your hamstrings.Hold for a count of one.

Return to the start position by contracting your back and abdominal muscles until your body is once again straight. Do not arch your back up at the end of the movement. Pause and repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:27+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Barbell Deadlifts]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/barbell-deadlifts" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/417</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place a barbell in a clear space on the floor. (Make sure there are no obstructions in your way.

Stand facing the barbell with your legs about 4-6 inches from the bar.

Place your feet shoulder width apart.Your feet can be pointed straight ahead or turned outwards slightly.

Squat down, keeping your back straight and grip the bar with an overhand grip at shoulder width.

Keep your arms fully extended and stand up with the barbell.

As you lift the barbell, your hips and shoulders should rise together and your back should be straight.

As you reach the top of the lift and are standing straight, rotate your shoulders back slightly until you feel a slight stretch in them.

Lower the barbell back to the floor in the same squatting motion you used to lift it.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:27+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Step Up With Knee Raises]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/step-up-with-knee-raises" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/413</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place a chair or wooden box in front of you. Brace your core and lower back.

Step up on the box with your left leg, swinging your arms as you do so.

Take your right knee and raise it in front of you, into the air.

Step down with your right leg. Repeat exercise with the other leg. Keeping alternating sides.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:26+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Stiff Legged Barbell Deadlifts]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/stiff-legged-barbell-deadlifts" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/414</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place a barbell on the floor and stand facing it with your feet shoulder width apart, toes pointing forward and your knees slightly bent. This is the start position.

As you exhale, bend at the waist keeping your back straight and knees slightly bent until you feel tension in your hamstrings.

Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip. Your arms should be fully extended with your hands spaced shoulder width apart.

Lift the barbell by extending your hips and waist in a smooth action until you have returned to the upright position, inhaling as you do so.

Pause for a count of 1-2.

Return the barbell to the floor or just above it by repeating step two.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:26+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Tuck Jumps]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/tuck-jumps" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/415</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place your feet at shoulder-width with your toes pointed slightly out. Brace your core and keep your chest up.

Bend first at the knees then at the hips. Lower yourself slightly to pre-engage the hamstring muscles. Now launch yourself up into the air.

At the same time, bring your knees up towards your chest in midair. Land on both feet with slightly bent knees. Move right into your next jump.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:26+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Smith Machine Squats]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/smith-machine-squats" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/406</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin by positioning yourself underneath a Smith Machine barbell. Make sure the bar is across your upper traps and NOT your neck.

Place your feet at shoulder-width with your toes pointed slightly out. Brace your core and keep your chest up.

Bend first at the knees then at the hips. Lower yourself until your thighs are parallel with the floor. Return to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:25+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Swiss Ball Leg Curl Hip Raise]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/swiss-ball-leg-curl-hip-raise" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/407</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie with your back flat on an exercise mat and your feet resting on top of a Swiss ball.

Use your feet to roll the ball away from you until your legs are fully extended and your ankles are on top of the ball. This is the start position.

Keep your shoulders flat on the ground and press down with your feet to raise your hips off the floor.

Bend your knees, so that the ball is pulled towards you and continue as far as is comfortable. Hold for a count of one.

Return to the starting position by extending your legs until they are straight.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:25+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Stability Swiss Exercise Ball Squats]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/stability-swiss-exercise-ball-squats" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/408</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Take a stability ball and place it against the wall. Position yourself against it so that the ball is contoured to the arch of your back.

Place your feet at shoulder-width with your toes pointed slightly out. Brace your core and keep your chest up.

Bend first at the knees then at the hips. Lower yourself until your thighs are parallel with the floor. Allow the stability ball to guide you but do not put all of your weight against it. Return to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:25+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Standing Chair Supported Hamstring Curls]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/standing-chair-supported-hamstring-curls" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/409</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand tall and straight, with your feet planted about hip-width apart, and your hands on the back of a stable chair or another secure form of support.

When ready, exhale and lift your foot behind you by bending at the knee, ensuring that there is no additional movement above the knee.

Bring your heel up towards your glute while keeping it in the same vertical line as your upper leg.

Once your leg reaches a 90-degree bend, briefly pause before lowering your foot down to the floor.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:25+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Standing Hamstring Stretch]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/standing-hamstring-stretch" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/410</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with feet closer than shoulder-width. Step forward with your left foot. Flex the left foot up towards you.

Bend at the hips and place your hands on your thigh. Keep the left leg straight as you slightly bend the right knee.

Feel the stretch along your left hamstring. Hold for the prescribed amount of time then switch sides.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:25+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Standing Leg Hamstring Curls]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/standing-leg-hamstring-curls" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/411</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin with a light weight and stand facing the machine. Position one leg for the lift by hooking it under the weight pad.

Make sure the pads are in a comfortable position around your ankle in order to involve the heel in the movement. Don’t position the pads too high on the calf.

Grab hold of the support handles.

Flex your knee and lift the pad upwards as far as you can towards your buttocks as you exhale.

Lower the leg to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:25+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Standing Supported Resistance Band Hamstring Curls]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/standing-supported-resistance-band-hamstring-curls" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/412</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Wrap the top loop of the band around your working ankle and anchor the other end of the band on the ground with your non-working foot.

Stand tall and straight, with your feet planted about hip-width apart, and your hands on the back of a stable chair or another secure form of support.

When ready, exhale and lift your foot behind you by bending at the knee, ensuring that there is no additional movement above the knee.

Bring your heel up towards your glute while keeping it in the same vertical line as your upper leg.

Once your leg reaches a 90-degree bend, briefly pause before lowering your foot down to the floor.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:25+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Resistance Band Squats]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/resistance-band-squats" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/399</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin the movement by stepping on to a resistance band with your feet at shoulder-width, toes pointed slightly out.

Bring your hands to your shoulders, keeping the handles of the band behind your shoulders. Brace your core and keep your chest up.

Bend first at the knees then at the hips. Be sure to keep the chest up and abdominals tight. There should be no arch in your back.

Pause when your thighs are parallel with the floor, then slowly return to the starting position, feeling the tension from the band in your quadriceps.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:24+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Reverse Dumbbell Lunges]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/reverse-dumbbell-lunges" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/400</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand up straight with a tight core, holding the dumbbells at your sides.

Slowly, step back with your right leg. Your toes should be straight and facing forward.

Keep the front knee bent.

Bend and lower the back knee to where it is just above the ground.

Step forward to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:24+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Romanian Deadlifts]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/romanian-deadlifts" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/401</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Standing tall with a tight core and flat back, hold a barbell or a pair of dumbbells in front of you. Hands should be slightly wider than shoulder-width.

Maintaining a tight core and flat back, bend your knees slightly and push your hips back. Keep your arms extended and the weight close to the body. Once you feel the contraction in the back of your legs, slowly return to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:24+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Seated Hamstring Stretches]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/seated-hamstring-stretches" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/402</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[When sitting comfortably on a solid chair, with your back straight, allow your legs to rest with a relaxed bend at the knee

Extend one leg out in front of you by straightening at the knee, keeping your heel grounded with your toes pointing upwards

Place both hands on the outer sides of your extended leg’s thigh and, moving your hands down your leg, gradually lean forward at the hips, reaching towards your ankle as comfortably as you can. You should feel a slight pull in the hamstring

Do not over extend!

Hold the stretch and then repeat on your other leg]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:24+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Seated Leg Curls]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/seated-leg-curls" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/403</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Adjust the seated leg curl machine to position the footpad just above your heels.

Sit upright and engage your abs as you position your legs in front of you.

Begin to curly your legs back slowly towards you and flex your calf muscles as you do so.

Return to the starting position by extending the legs in front of you again.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:24+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Skaters]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/skaters" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/404</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Keep your core tight and back flat as you bend slightly forward.

Perform a small jump to the right. As you do, bring your left leg behind you and tap the ground. At the same time, bring your left arm in front of you.

Now, jump to the left, bringing your right leg behind you and your right arm in front of you.

Repeat the movement, alternating back and forth.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:24+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Single Straight Leg Dumbbell Deadlift]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/single-straight-leg-dumbbell-deadlift" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/405</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand tall with a tight core while holding a pair of dumbbells. Keeping your chest up and your gaze straight ahead, shift all of your bodyweight to your left foot. Bend the right knee, allowing the right foot to lift off the ground.

Maintaining a flat back, tilt your upper body forward. Do not allow the dumbbells to pull you down. Control your descent. Simultaneously, allow the right foot to counterbalance the shift in weight.

Feel the contraction in your hamstrings and pause once your upper body is parallel with the ground. Slowly return to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:24+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Lying Leg Curls]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/lying-leg-curls" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/393</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie face down on a leg curl machine and lock your heels under the foot pad. Make sure your legs are fully extended and the foot pads are resting on the back of your ankles.

If the machine is equipped with handles, grip them. If not, grip the front of the pad you are lying on.

Remaining flat on the bench, with no arching of your spine, curl your legs up in a smooth arcing motion by bending your knees until your hamstrings are fully contracted. Hold for a count of one.

Slowly lower your legs to the starting position in a smooth arcing motion.

Repeat]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:23+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[One Arm Kettlebell Swings]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/one-arm-kettlebell-swings" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/394</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Start with one kettlebell placed on the floor between your feet.

Bend your knees and back slightly and reach down to grip the kettlebell in an overhand grip.

Explode upwards using your legs and bring the arm holding the kettlebell out in front of you until it reaches a horizontal level.

Lower the kettlebell back between your legs (but not to the floor) and switch hands to repeat the movement.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:23+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Plate Overhead Walking Lunges]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/plate-overhead-walking-lunges" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/395</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand holding a weight plate. Before lifting, contract your abdominal muscles and put a slight bend in the elbows. Lift the plate above your head, maintaining the bend in the elbows.

Contract the core as you step forward with the left leg. Simultaneously, lower the right knee near the ground.

Pause, feel the contraction in your left leg then step forward with the right, returning to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:23+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Power Skips]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/power-skips" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/396</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand up straight with a tight core and flat back.

Raise your arms to waist height.

Forcefully push off the ground, elevating the left side higher than the right side.

Swing your left hand up and your right hand back.

Land on the balls of your feet, then immediately push off again with the right side.

Alternate and repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:23+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Prone Lying Knee Bends]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/prone-lying-knee-bends" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/397</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie prone on an exercise mat, with your arms folded together cushioning your head, and your legs fully extended straight out and away from you

When ready, exhale and bend at one of your knees to bring your heel up towards your glutes, while keeping your other leg fully grounded

Once your knee reaches a 90-degree bend, slowly inhale and control it smoothly back down to the starting position]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:23+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Resistance Band Squat And Overhead Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/resistance-band-squat-and-overhead-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/398</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin the movement by stepping on to a resistance band with your feet at shoulder-width, toes pointed slightly out.

Bring your hands to your shoulders, keeping the handles of the band behind your shoulders. Brace your core and keep your chest up.

Bend first at the knees then at the hips. Lower yourself until your thighs are parallel with the floor. Return to the starting position.

When you reach the top, push the resistance bands overhead. Slowly lower your hands and repeat the entire movement.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:23+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Crab Toe Touches]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/crab-toe-touches" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/383</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit on the floor with your feet in front of you and hands behind you. Your fingers can be pointed towards the side or behind you. With your feet on the floor, lift your hips skyward. Pause when your body is parallel with the floor.

Focusing on contracting the core first, bring your right hand up while simultaneously lifting your left leg up. Touch your right hand to your left toes.

Slowly return to the elevated position and switch sides. Bring your left hand to your right toes. Keep alternating back and forth.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:22+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Dumbbell Chops]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/dumbbell-chops" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/384</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Secure a firm grip with both hands on an appropriately weighted dumbbell. Place your feet shoulder-width apart. Begin by moving the dumbbell up and over towards your right side.

Twist your body to bring the dumbbell down and to the left. Bend at the knees and drop your hips slightly. Make the motion of placing the dumbbell on the ground.

Repeat the movement, taking the dumbbell back up and overhead. Keep your arms straight throughout.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:22+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Dumbbell Step Ups]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/dumbbell-step-ups" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/385</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place a bench in front of you. Hold a pair of dumbbells and stand facing the bench. Brace your core and keep your gaze straight ahead.

Bring your right knee up and step up on to the bench. Placing all of the effort in your right leg, bring your body up into a standing position on the bench.

Slowly lower yourself to the starting position and switch legs.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:22+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Dumbbell Walking Lunges]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/dumbbell-walking-lunges" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/386</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Holding a pair of dumbbells at your sides, stand tall with your chest up and abdominals contracted. Begin the movement by stepping forward with the left foot.

Drop the back right knee towards the floor and keep the left knee bent. Drive yourself up and take a step forward with your right foot.

The left knee will go towards the floor and you’ll bend the right knee. Continue this back and forth pattern. Be sure to keep the abdominals braced during the entire movement.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:22+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Explosive Jumping Alternating Lunges]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/explosive-jumping-alternating-lunges" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/387</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand straight with a tight core and your chest up.

You will be in a classic lunge position. Step forward and be sure to keep your front knee bent. At the same time, extend the back leg.

Your back knee should be slightly bent.

Place your hands on your hips. If you want a challenge, place them straight above the head.

Using all of your force, jump into the air. Simultaneously, switch your leg stance in midair.

Land in the lunge position and repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:22+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Foam Roller Hamstring Stretch]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/foam-roller-hamstring-stretch" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/388</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit on the ground and position a foam roller underneath your hamstrings (back part of the thigh). Make sure that you begin towards the bottom of the muscle, near the knee.

Place your hands behind you and lift yourself off the ground.

Slowly move yourself forward allowing your hamstrings to roll 2 to 3 inches on the foam roller. Pause then roll the other way. Continue the back and forth motion. For a deeper stretch, try stacking one leg over the other.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:22+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Frog Jumps]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/frog-jumps" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/389</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Standing straight up, bring your feet outside of shoulder width.

Squat down by bending at the knees and driving your hips back.

Keeping your chest up, forcefully push off the ground with the balls of your feet.

Land on the balls of your feet, remaining in the squatting position. Your legs will remain wide.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:22+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Front Kicks]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/front-kicks" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/390</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with a tight core and flat back. Stagger your feet just a little so that your left foot is in front and your right front is behind you.

Bend your elbows and bring your closed hands to your chin, mimicking a traditional boxing stance.

Begin by extending your right leg up, leading with your knee.

Next, extend your foot out. Immediately, retract it back to the starting position.

Repeat on the other side.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:22+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Hamstring Stretch]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/hamstring-stretch" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/391</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit on a mat and extend your right leg out to the side.

Bend your left leg and place the foot against your inner right thigh.

Lean forward from the hips and reach for your ankle as comfortably as you can. You should feel a slight pull in the hamstring.

Hold the stretch and then repeat on the left leg.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:22+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Hex Trap Bar Cage Deadlifts Squats]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/hex-trap-bar-cage-deadlifts-squats" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/392</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Step inside of a Hex Bar / Cage. Keep your feet at shoulder width. Brace your core throughout the movement. Keeping your chest up, bend at the knees. Slowly, lower yourself until you are able to grab the handles of the Hex Bar.

Begin the movement by engaging the hamstrings. Straighten the knees and hips simultaneously. Drive the hips forward at the top of the movement.

Return to the starting position by bending at the knees and driving your hips back. Do not allow your hips to drop below your knees.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:22+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Bosu Ball Single Leg Pistol Squats]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/bosu-ball-single-leg-pistol-squats" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/380</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place a BOSU on the ground with the soft blue side facing up. Tighten your core and keep your chest up.

Carefully step on to the middle of the BOSU with the right foot. Once you are balanced, slowly extend the left leg in front of you.

Bend at the right knee as you drive your hips back. Lower yourself and do not allow your hips to break parallel with the ground. Pause and return to the starting position. Complete your set and repeat on the other leg.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:21+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Butt Kicks]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/butt-kicks" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/381</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Standing tall with a tight core and flat back, you will begin the dynamic stretching exercise as if you were running in place. Keep the knees slightly bent at all times.Start slowly and work up to a faster speed.

Bring your left foot back and all the way up to the glutes. Return your left foot to the ground and repeat on the other side.

Continue this back and forth motion, keeping your arms swinging in motion.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:21+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Cardio Stairmaster Stairmill]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/cardio-stairmaster-stairmill" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/382</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Position yourself on a Stairmaster so that your core is braced and your back is flat. Keep your chest up along with your gaze. Set the Stairmaster to the appropriate program and begin.

Lift one leg up after another, focusing on the quadricep muscle (front of the thigh) pushing your body weight up.

Move at a slow pace while maintaining good form. Refrain from hunching over or placing all of your weight on the side bars.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:21+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Weighted Glute Bridges]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/weighted-glute-bridges" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/376</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Select an appropriate weight for the plate you will be using. Place it next to where you will be laying.

Lay on flat on your back. Bend your knees, bringing your feet towards your hips. Bring the plate up and on to your pelvic area.

Tighten your core, flatten your back, and make sure your feet are firmly on the ground. Raise your hips up, creating a straight line from your head to your knees.

Slowly lower your hips and repeat the movement.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:20+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Alternating Curtsy Lunges]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/alternating-curtsy-lunges" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/377</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Standing with a braced core and flat back, bring your hands together at chest height. Position your feet to be at hip-width.

Beginning with the right foot, step backward and across your left foot. Simultaneously, bend the left knee and drop it towards the ground.

Stop when the front right knee is parallel with the ground. Push off the ground with your right foot and return to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:20+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Barbell High Pulls]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/barbell-high-pulls" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/378</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Prepare a barbell with a lighter amount of weight than usual. Place the barbell in front of you at your shins.

Squat down into position, driving your hips back. Keep your chest and head up. Place your hands in an overhand grip on the barbell. Your arms should be straight with a slight bend at the elbow.

In one fluid motion, explode up and off the ground as you pull the bar high, leading with your elbows. Your feet will leave the ground.

Land softly and lower yourself back to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:20+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Bench Hops Box Jumps]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/bench-hops-box-jumps" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/379</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place your hands on the edges of a stable box or bench. Bend at the waist and keep your core tight. Keeping your gaze towards the bench, put a slight bend in your knees.

Explosively jump, launching your body to the opposite side of the bench. Land on both feet and check your form. Again, make sure your core is braced.

Repeat the movement, gaining speed as you advance.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:20+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Walking High Kicks]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/walking-high-kicks" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/122</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin by standing tall with your feet placed shoulder-width apart.

Maintain this posture as you raise your right knee as high as you can and step forward. Try not to round your lower back.

Repeat with the left leg and continue to alternate legs as you walk.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:19+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Two Arm Kettlebell Squat Swings]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/two-arm-kettlebell-squat-swings" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/368</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Hold a kettlebell with both hands in an over hand grip.

Stand straight, with your legs slightly wider than shoulder width apart.

Lean forward at your waist slightly and bend your knees as if getting ready to squat.

Keep your back arched and your head facing forward.

Let your arms hang loosely.

Swing the kettlebell back between your legs while exhaling.

In an explosive movement, force the kettle forward and back up in front of you, either to eye level or above head height by thrusting forward with your hips and rotating your shoulders.

Continue for the desired number of repetitions or time.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:19+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Wall Partial Half Squats]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/wall-partial-half-squats" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/369</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand tall and strong with your head and back resting against the wall

Position your feet so that they are shoulder-width apart and a few inches away from the wall

Rest your arms at your sides.

Bend your knees and lower into a squat position until your thighs reach a half-way point between a standing position and a full squat

Drive through your quadriceps and straighten your knees to return to starting position]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:19+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Wall Sit Squat]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/wall-sit-squat" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/370</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand tall against a wall with your head and back touching the wall.

Position your feet so that they are shoulder-width apart and a few inches away from the wall.

Rest your arms at your sides.

Bend your knees and lower into a squat position until your thighs are parallel to the floor and hold the position

Return to starting position by straightening your knees and standing tall again.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:19+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Water Bottle Lunges]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/water-bottle-lunges" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/371</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Holding a water bottle in each hand, stand with your feet shoulder width apart.

Keep your shoulders back. And your back straight.

Take a long stride forward with your right leg. Your right foot should be in a position, that when you bend your right knee, your upper and lower leg form a 90-degree angle.

Slowly bend both your knees, to lower your hips until your left (rear) knee is just above the floor. Hold for a count of one.

Return to the start position by slowly straightening your legs and raising your body back to a standing position.

Complete all the repetitions for one set full set, then switch legs, or you can alternate between legs for each rep.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:19+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Water Bottle Squat Clean And Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/water-bottle-squat-clean-and-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/372</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[With water bottles at your sides, stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and feet pointing slightly outward. Look straight ahead.

Squat down until your upper legs are parallel with the floor by bending your knees, keep your back straight.

With an explosive but controlled movement, push up through your heels and press the water bottles above your head as you return to standing position.

Still standing, slowly lower the water bottles down to your chest and then down to your sides by extending your arms.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:19+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Water Bottle Squat Thrusters]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/water-bottle-squat-thrusters" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/373</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart with water bottles above your shoulders.

Squat down keeping your back flat and your knees over your toes.

Push through your heels to return to standing while pressing the water bottles overhead with arms fully extended.

Return to starting position and repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:19+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Water Bottle Squats]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/water-bottle-squats" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/374</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[With your feet shoulder-width apart, stand with water bottles as your sides with your palms facing each other.

Keeping your back straight and facing forward, squat down until your thighs are parallel to the floor.

Pause for one second.

Pushing up from your heels, raise back up to starting position and repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:19+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Weighted Cossack Squats]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/weighted-cossack-squats" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/375</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand tall with a tight core and make sure your feet are wider than shoulder-width apart (a sumo-like stance is ideal). Hold your chosen form of resistance securely with both hands close to your chest.

Bend your left knee and lower your body down towards your left knee as you sink your hips directly down towards the ground.

Continue to lower your body, keeping your hips squared off to the front.

As you get to your lowest point, allow the toes on your right foot to turn upwards, increasing the stretch along the back of your right leg.

Contract the left hamstring muscle then push off the ground to return to the starting position. Repeat on the right side.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:19+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Sumo Barbell Deadlift]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/sumo-barbell-deadlift" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/358</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place a loaded barbell in front of you. Position your feet wider than shoulder width. Have your toes pointing out away from the body. Tighten the core and straighten the lower back.

Bend at the knees, lowering your hips down above parallel. Take hold of the barbell with an overhand grip at shoulder width. Focusing the tension in your hamstrings, pull the barbell up. Be sure to keep the barbell close to your body.

Drive your hips forward at the top of the movement. Slowly reverse the movement and lower the barbell while maintaining a flat back.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:18+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Surrenders]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/surrenders" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/359</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Standing on something soft, such as an exercise mat, place both hands behind your head and gently bring your right knee down to the ground.

Follow with your left knee so that you are kneeling on the mat, with your hands behind your head and your back nice and straight.

Lift your right knee up placing your right foot in front of you. Bring your left foot forward and drive upward through your right heel to bring you back to starting position.

Repeat the same movement, but leading with your left leg.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:18+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Swiss Ball Squeezes]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/swiss-ball-squeezes" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/360</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lay comfortably on your back on a yoga mat or soft workout surface with a Swiss ball placed between your knees. Your feet should be flat on the ground and your knees pointing upwards

Apply a little pressure onto the Swiss ball by bringing your knees together

Hold for the specified amount of time and then gently release]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:18+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Toe Taps]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/toe-taps" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/361</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin with the edge of your left foot on a stepper or short platform. Your right foot will be flat on the ground underneath your hips.

Push off the ground with your right foot and switch legs in mid-air.

You will land with the edge of your right foot on the platform and your left foot on the ground.

Continue this movement, alternating feet and tapping the edge, without stopping.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:18+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Trx Suspension Strap Hamstring Leg Curls]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/trx-suspension-strap-hamstring-leg-curls" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/362</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on the ground with a TRX Suspension Strap at your feet. Lift both your feet into the strap, making sure they are secure. Tighten your core and place your hands at your sides.

Drive your hips up while maintaining a straight line with your body. Curl your feet in, moving them towards your butt. Maintain balance with your hands on the ground.

Once your feet reach your butt, slowly extend your feet back to the starting position. Do not allow your hips to drop. Contract the core during the entire movement.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:18+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Trx Reverse Lunges Lunges]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/trx-reverse-lunges-lunges" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/363</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Take hold of the TRX handles in each hand, ensuring that they hang at about the same level as your waist.

With your feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart, take a medium stride back with your left leg and place it  on the ground.

Lower your body towards the ground by bending your right leg at the knee. Your lowest point should be when your left knee just grazes the ground.

Drive your body back upwards using your right leg and simultaneously bring your left foot back to the starting position.

Repeat this same movement with your right leg.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:18+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Trx Suspension Straps Glute Bridge]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/trx-suspension-straps-glute-bridge" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/364</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Bring yourself to the ground, lying on your back with your hands at your sides. Carefully, insert one foot at a time into hanging TRX bands. Bend at the knees.

Maintaining balance with your hands on the floor, drive your hips up, forming a straight line with your body.

Pause and feel the contraction in your glutes then slowly lower yourself to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:18+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Trx Suspension Straps Overhead Squats]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/trx-suspension-straps-overhead-squats" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/365</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Standing with your feet shoulder-width apart, grab a pair of TRX bands and hold them above your head. Keep your lower back straight and core tight.

Keeping your gaze straight ahead, bend at the knees first and slowly lower your hips. Make sure you keep your arms above your head during the entire movement.

Once your thighs are parallel with the ground, slowly return to the starting position, keeping a slight bend in the knees and the arms above the head.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:18+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Trx Suspension Straps Side Stepl Lateral Lunges]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/trx-suspension-straps-side-stepl-lateral-lunges" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/366</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Reach up and hold a TRX band in each hand. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and the toes pointing forward.

Maintain a straight lower back and tight core as you step your right leg out to the side. Make sure that your left foot stays in contact with the ground.

Bring your hips down until your thigh is parallel with the floor. Hold this contraction and slowly push yourself back to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:18+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Trx Suspension Straps Squats]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/trx-suspension-straps-squats" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/367</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Secure a pair of suspension straps. Facing the straps, hold one handle in each handle.

Bringing your arms to your side, make sure the straps are tight.

Bend at the knees and slowly push your hips back while keeping your chest and head up. You core and lower back will remain tight.

Once your upper thighs are parallel with the floor, slowly return to the starting position, keeping the knees slightly bent. Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:18+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Squat Jacks Side Sumo Walks]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/squat-jacks-side-sumo-walks" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/347</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your feet in a wide stance, with your toes slightly pointed outwards – like a sumo wrestler. Hold your hands together in front of your chest.

Keeping your back straight, lower your body towards the ground by bending your knees.

Bring your left leg in one step so that it lands next to your right leg.

Take one step with your right leg away from your left leg so that you are now back to the starting position.

Repeat the complete movement in reverse to complete one rep.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:17+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Squats To Side Leg Raiseslifts]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/squats-to-side-leg-raiseslifts" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/348</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place your feet at shoulder width apart while keeping your chest up and your abdominals braced.

Bend at the knees and drive your hips back as if you’re sitting in a chair. Continue to lower your body until your upper legs are parallel to the floor.

Then drive your hips forward and push through your quads and glutes  to return to a standing position.

Just as you reach the standing position, lift your chosen leg out to the side; it should be straight.

Lower your leg back so that you return to the starting position and repeat for the other side!]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:17+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Single Leg Swiss Ball Hips Raises Leg Curls]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/single-leg-swiss-ball-hips-raises-leg-curls" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/349</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on your back with legs extended and heels resting on a swiss ball. Keep your arms flat out to the sides.

Squeeze your glutes and raise your right leg off the ball until it is in line with your left thigh. Push your hips up to form a straight line with your body.

Pull your left heel towards you and roll the ball as close to your buttocks as possible.

Roll the ball back to starting position, lower your right leg and alternate to the left leg.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:17+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Standing Adductor Adduction Stretch]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/standing-adductor-adduction-stretch" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/350</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand tall with your chest up and your core tight. Your feet should be shoulder width apart. Place your hands on your hips for balance.

Step directly to the left, leaving your right foot in place. Bend the left knee and pause once the upper left thigh is parallel to the ground. Your right leg should be completely straight. Toes on both feet should be pointing straight ahead.

Hold this stretch for 20 to 40 seconds. Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:17+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Standing Band Side Leg Raises]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/standing-band-side-leg-raises" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/351</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[With a resistance band or tube placed around your legs just above your knees, stand with your feet shoulder-width apart while keeping your chest up and your abdominals braced.

Slightly bend at the knees and lift your chosen leg out to the side; it should be reasonably straight.

Continue to lift until your foot reaches 1 to 2 feet off the ground.

Lower your leg back to the starting position and repeat for the other side!]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:17+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Standing Forward Hinges Bends]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/standing-forward-hinges-bends" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/352</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand straight with your feet shoulder width apart, while maintaining a slight bend in your knees

Place your hands on your hips. This is the starting position

When ready, slowly push your hips back as you begin to bend forwards, lowering your chest towards the floor. Be sure to keep your neck and back straight as you do so

Work within your range of comfort, with the ultimate goal of reaching a 45-degree angle of your torso

Reverse the movement by lightly squeezing your glutes and bringing your hips forwards. Elevate your torso to reach the starting position]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:17+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Standing Knee Hugs]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/standing-knee-hugs" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/353</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Maintain a tight core throughout. Lift your left knee up and towards your chest.

Grab your left knee and pull it in as close as you can into your chest. Hold this stretch for 20 to 40 seconds.

Slowly release the left leg to the ground and repeat on the other side.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:17+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Standing Long Jumps]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/standing-long-jumps" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/354</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin by standing tall with a straight back and tight core. Slightly bend the knees and push the hips back. Bring the hands up and keep the chest up. Feet should be shoulder-width apart.

Jump and launch yourself forward. Swing your arms back and use the momentum.

Land in a squat position. Knees are bent and hips are back. Return to starting position and repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:17+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Standing Side Leg Raises]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/standing-side-leg-raises" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/355</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place your feet at shoulder-width apart while keeping your chest up and your abdominals braced.

Slightly bend at the knees and lift your chosen leg out to the side; it should be reasonably straight.

Continue to lift until your foot reaches 1 to 2 feet off the ground.

Lower your leg back to the starting position and repeat for the other side!]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:17+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Standing Single Leg Circles]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/standing-single-leg-circles" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/356</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand tall and strong with your hands on your hips and eyes looking forward

Gently elevate one foot off the ground, transferring your weight to your grounded foot

Bring your elevated foot back, then forwards, and then out to the side in a continuous, circular motion

Complete for the designated reps or time before repeating with the other leg]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:17+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Plie Sumo Dumbbell Squat Deadlifts]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/plie-sumo-dumbbell-squat-deadlifts" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/357</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand up straight with a tight core and flat back.

Position your feet wider than shoulder-width. Your toes should be facing out diagonally.

Holding a dumbbell with both hands in front of you, look straight ahead and bend at the knees while driving your hips backward. Your knees should be following your toes in a diagonal line.

Complete this wide stance squat by having your thighs come parallel with the ground.

Pause and slowly return to the starting position without locking your knees.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:17+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Side Plank Leg Raises]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/side-plank-leg-raises" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/94</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Using an exercise mat, lay on your side grounding your forearm and elbow, perpendicular to your body, at a 90-degree angle. Your upper arm should run parallel along your body.

Straighten your legs so that one foot rests on top of the other and using your grounded arm, drive your body upwards so that only your lower foot and lower arm are in contact with the floor.

Brace your core to maintain this side plank position and then slowly lift your upper leg, keeping it straight, away from you lower leg to create a 20 – 30 degree angle.

Lower your leg back down to the starting plank position; this completes one rep.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:16+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Snap Jumps]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/snap-jumps" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/97</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie face down on a padded surface. Place your hands beneath your shoulders and make sure your feet are extended straight behind you. Push yourself up into a classical Push-Up position. Keep your hips are slightly elevated. Tighten your core.

Keeping your gaze straight, push off the ground with your feet. Bending your knees, allow your feet to come up near your hands.

Immediately, push off the ground again with your feet, extending your legs straight behind you once again to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:16+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Seated Knee Lifts Elevations]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/seated-knee-lifts-elevations" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/336</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Seat yourself comfortably on a solid chair, with your back straight and unsupported. Keep your feet planted about hip-width apart.

Gently grip the chair seat under your thighs if this feels more comfortable for you.

When ready, keeping your back straight, lift one knee bringing it towards your chest.

Continue to lift until your foot is elevated about 6 – 10 inches from the ground (unless instructed otherwise) before slowly lowering back down to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:16+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Seated Resistance Bands Leg Hip Abduction]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/seated-resistance-bands-leg-hip-abduction" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/337</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Seat yourself comfortably on a solid chair, with your back straight and unsupported. Keep your feet planted about hip-width apart.

Place a resistance band around your legs, at the base of your thighs, just above your knees

Gently grip the chair seat under your thighs if this feels more comfortable for you.

Keeping your feet grounded, move your legs away from each other at a controlled rate

Continue doing so until you’ve extended the distance between your knees by 6 – 8 inches and then control the pressure as you bring you legs back together.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:16+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Seated Resistance Band Leg Curls Flexions]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/seated-resistance-band-leg-curls-flexions" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/338</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Seat yourself comfortably on a solid chair, with your back straight and unsupported. Keep your feet planted about hip-width apart.

Wrap the top loop of the band around your working ankle and anchor the other end of the band to a bracket.

Allow the band to lightly pull your working leg away from you.

Gently grip the chair seat under or next to your thighs if this feels more comfortable

When ready, exhale and pull your working leg toward you by bending at the knee

You should feel tension in your hamstring as you curl your leg against the resistance

Once your leg reaches a 90-degree bend, briefly pause before inhaling and allowing the resistance to gently pull your leg back to the starting position]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:16+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Seated Resistance Bands Leg Presses Extensions]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/seated-resistance-bands-leg-presses-extensions" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/339</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Seat yourself comfortably on a solid chair, with your back straight and unsupported. Keep your feet planted about hip-width apart

Lift one knee towards your chest and, holding the resistance band in both hands, loop the centre around the base of your foot

When ready, exhale and contract your glutes and extend your leg outwards at 45 degree angle until your knee is almost straight

Without locking your knee, hold this extended position before inhaling and allowing your leg to be pulled back into its starting position in a controlled manner]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:16+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Side Lateral Leg Hip Swings]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/side-lateral-leg-hip-swings" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/340</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand tall holding onto a pole, wall or stationary object for support.

Engage your abs as you swing your one leg as far out to the side and then across the stationary leg as you comfortably can.

Don’t just let gravity pull the leg – actively use the muscles!

Switch sides once you have completed repetitions on the first leg.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:16+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Single Arm Overhead Dumbbell Squats]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/single-arm-overhead-dumbbell-squats" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/341</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place a firm grip on an appropriately weighted dumbbell. Before driving the dumbbell above your head, make sure that your core is tight and your chest is up.

Push the dumbbell straight above your head, locking out your elbow, (if the dumbbell can’t be driven above your head without difficulty, it’s too heavy and needs to be reduced)

Once you feel stabilized, slowly bend the knees and drive your hips backwards, maintaining a tight, solid core as you do so.

Once your upper thighs become parallel with the ground, slowly push back up, returning to the starting position. Be sure to keep the dumbbell fixed overhead throughout the entire movement.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:16+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Single Leg Bench Bodyweight Squats]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/single-leg-bench-bodyweight-squats" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/342</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin by sitting on a bench or chair and elevate one leg while keeping the other foot, grounded and steady, on the floor.

Place your arms straight out in front of you, and lean slightly forward to transfer your body weight onto your grounded foot.

Using a combination of glute, quadricep, and hamstring strength, lift your body up to standing position.

Stand strong, briefly, before lowering yourself steadily back to the seated position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:16+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Single Leg Glute Leg Lift Bridge]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/single-leg-glute-leg-lift-bridge" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/343</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on an exercise mat with your knees bent so that your feet are flat on the floor.

Raise one leg off the floor and bend your knee up towards your chest. Yhis is the start position.

Perform the exercise by pushing down through your other heel and pushing your hips up, raising your glutes off the mat. Continue until your hips are in a straight line with your torso. Hold for a count of one.

Return to the start position by lowering your hip to the floor.

Complete all the repetitions for one set before changing legs.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:16+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Sissy Squats]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/sissy-squats" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/344</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Position yourself next to a squat rack or very stable surface. Hold on to this surface with one hand. You may also want to hold a weight plate with the other. This is optional. Make sure your feet are shoulder width apart and have your knees bent slightly.

Begin the movement by bending fully at the knees and leaning back. Keep your entire upper body straight all the way down to the knees. Again, use the surface for balance.

Once you feel the contraction and burn in your quadriceps, pause and return to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:16+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Sled Push]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/sled-push" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/345</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place an appropriate amount of weight on a resistance sled. Begin by placing both hands on the sled. Step back with your right leg. Bend your left knee and bring it towards the sled. With both feet on the ground, bend at the hips. This is the starting position.

Beginning with your right leg, step forward towards the sled. Keep your arms straightened as you push the sled forward.

Alternate stepping forward while contracting your core. Maintain a flat lower back and a lowered gaze.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:16+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Smith Machine Leg Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/smith-machine-leg-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/346</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[First, lay on the floor without the bar; measure, and place the safety brackets at the height of your squatting limit.

Remove the bar from its locks and allow it to rest on the safety brackets before loading with the desired amount of weight.

Lay on the floor with your glutes almost directly underneath the bar. Place the balls of your feet on the underside of the lowered bar.

Drive the weight upwards using your quadriceps and glutes.

Lower the weight back down to the safety brackets to complete one rep.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:16+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Resistance Band Clam Shells]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/resistance-band-clam-shells" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/328</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place a resistance band around your knees

Lay sidewise on an exercise mat with your knees, together, pointing forwards and bent at a 90 degree angle.

Keeping your feet in a fixed position, lift your upper knee about 8 – 10 inches away from your lower knee.

Hold this extended position for 1 second before slowly lowering your knee back to its starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:15+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Resistance Band Deadlifts]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/resistance-band-deadlifts" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/329</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Holding the handles of the resistance band, step on to the middle. Place your feet at shoulder-width with toes pointing forward. Tighten your core and keep your chest up.

Bend your knees slightly and drive your hips back but NOT lower than your knees. Again, keep the chest up. This is the starting position.

Forcefully contract your glutes, driving them forward. Do not just lean back. Your glutes should be fully contracted. Pause then return to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:15+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Resistance Band Glute Bridges]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/resistance-band-glute-bridges" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/330</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lay down on an exercise mat with your feet flat on the floor and your knees pointing upwards bent at a 90 degree angle.

Place a resistance band across your hips and pin it down to the ground using your hands at either side.

Raise your hips upwards until a straight line is formed from your knees to your shoulders.

Hold this extended position for 1 second before slowly lowering your hips down to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:15+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Resistance Band Glute Kickbacks]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/resistance-band-glute-kickbacks" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/331</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Position yourself on the ground supporting yourself on your hands and knees. Hold the handles of a resistance band in each hand. Hook the middle of the band on your left foot, pushing it back until the slack tightens.

Brace your core and maintain a flat back as you kick your left leg back and up.

Slowly return your leg to the starting position, not allowing the knee to touch the ground. Repeat the movement.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:15+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Resistance Band Lying Leg Extensions]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/resistance-band-lying-leg-extensions" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/332</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lay down on an exercise mat with your feet flat on the floor and your knees pointing upwards bent at a 90 degree angle.

Lift one knee towards your chest and, holding the resistance band in both hands, loop the centre around the base of your foot.

Contract your glutes and extend your leg outwards at 45 degree angle until your knee is almost straight.

Hold this extended position for 1 second before allowing your leg to be pulled back into its starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:15+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Resistance Band Side Steps]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/resistance-band-side-steps" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/333</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Step inside of a tied resistance band. Separate your feet to shoulder-width. Place a slight bend in the knees while you keep your chest up.

Slowly step to the side with the right foot. Your stance should be well outside of shoulder-width.

Pause then step with the left foot in the same direction as the right. Keep stepping out with the right until the set is complete then switch sides.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:15+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Roundhouse Kicks]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/roundhouse-kicks" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/334</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand in a comfortable position with knees slightly bent, one foot forward, at a distance a little wider than shoulder width.

Twist your body and simultaneously lift your back leg so that it rotates towards your target, it should be at about hip height.

Keeping your back (kicking) leg bent, rotate until your front leg is within close striking distance and then straighten the knee to connect with the target.

Connect with your shin lightly, and then reverse the movement, twisting back with your hips to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:15+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Samson Stretch Lunge Stretch]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/samson-stretch-lunge-stretch" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/335</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin by standing tall with a tight core and looking straight ahead. Keep your chest up as you step forward with your right foot into a lunge position.

Lower the left knee to the ground. Extend the right knee forward.

Clasp your hands together and push them straight overhead. You’ll primarily feel the stretch in your hamstrings and hip flexors. Hold for 20 to 30 seconds then switch sides.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:15+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Plank Jacks]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/plank-jacks" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/69</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Get into a push­up position with hands under shoulders and body straight from head to toes.

Engage your core and bend your elbows, keeping them in towards the body.

Lower your body towards the floor.

Straighten your arms and quickly jump the feet forward to outside of the hands.

Jump back to starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:14+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Plank Knee To Elbow]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/plank-knee-to-elbow" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/70</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lay face down on the ground with extended legs.

Point your toes while you place your hands beneath your shoulders.

Push yourself up into the plank position.

Maintaining a tight core and flat back, bring your left knee to your right elbow.

Pause and slowly return each to the starting point.

Repeat with the other side and keep alternating.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:14+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Overhead Water Bottle Squats]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/overhead-water-bottle-squats" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/320</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place a firm grip on two water bottles. Before driving the water bottles above your head, make sure that your core is tight and your chest is up.

Push the water bottles straight above your head, locking out your elbows.

Once you feel stabilized, slowly bend the knees and drive your hips backwards, maintaining a tight, solid core as you do so.

Once your upper thighs become parallel with the ground, slowly push back up, returning to the starting position. Be sure to keep those water bottles fixed overhead throughout the entire movement.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:14+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Pelvic Tilt With Marching]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/pelvic-tilt-with-marching" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/321</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on your back, either on a mat or comfortable workout surface. Bring your feet together, with your soles flat on the surface, and your knees bent pointing upwards.

Bring your arms several inches away from your torso, keeping your palms facing up.

When ready, lift one foot off the floor, bringing your knee a few inches closer to your chest.

Repeat the motion with the opposite leg so that now both feet are slightly elevated.

With the leading leg, gently lower your sole back to the floor, following with the opposite leg.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:14+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Piriformis Stretch]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/piriformis-stretch" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/322</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on your back on a padded surface. Begin with your legs straight in front of you. Bend the left leg up and place the left foot on the ground near your butt. Bend the right leg up and rest the right ankle across the left knee.

Reach your hands around your left shin or left thigh and pull it towards your chest. Your right hand will go through the hole in between your legs.

Pull and hold the left leg, feeling the stretch in the right hip flexor. Slowly, place the left leg back on the floor and switch sides.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:14+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Pistol Squatss]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/pistol-squatss" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/323</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand straight with your feet hip width apart, arms fully extended and your hands by your sides.

Raise your left foot from the floor, extending your leg out in front of you.

As you do so, raise both arms out in front of you in a smooth arc for balance. This is the start position.

In a controlled movement, lower your body toward the floor by bending your right knee while pushing your hips back as if sitting down in a chair.

Continue this downward movement until your right thigh is parallel to the floor.

Hold for a count of one.

Return to the start position by pushing down through your right heel and straightening your leg. Lower your arms to the start position as you do so.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:14+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Powerbagsandbag Good Mornings]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/powerbagsandbag-good-mornings" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/324</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Hold the powerbag/sandbag on your shoulders in a fireman’s-carry style

Bend your legs slightly and slowly bend your body forward at the waist.

Exhale as you lower your body until your upper body reaches a horizontal level.

Inhale and bring your body, slowly, back to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:14+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Powerbagsandbag Lunges]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/powerbagsandbag-lunges" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/325</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Hold the powerbag/sandbag against your chest with your arms curled around it from the under side.

Take one step forward (around 1.5 times a normal forward step).

Lower your body into the lunge until the forward leg reaches a 90-degree angle bend. Your back knee should only just hover from the floor.

Push upwards through the front leg and drive your body back to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:14+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Powerbagsandbag Squats]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/powerbagsandbag-squats" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/326</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart and hold the powerbag/sandbag on your shoulders in a fireman’s-carry style

Bend your legs and lower your body towards the ground. Be sure not to let your knees pass over your toe line.

Keep your back nice and straight, and your chin up as you lower your body down to a full squat.

Drive upwards through your feet using your glutes to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:14+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Prone Lying Leg Lifts]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/prone-lying-leg-lifts" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/327</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie prone on an exercise mat, with your arms folded together cushioning your head, and your legs fully extended straight out and away from you

When ready, exhale and lift at one of your legs off the ground by flexing at the hip, while keeping your other leg fully grounded

Once your foot is elevated between 6 and 12 inches from the round , slowly inhale and control it smoothly back down to the starting position]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:14+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Mountain Climbers]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/mountain-climbers" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/66</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place your hands flat on the floor, shoulder width apart.

Extend your torso and legs fully behind you with only your toes and balls of your feet touching the floor.

Your body should be in a straight line, with your weight supported on your hands and toes only.

Starting with either leg, flex your knee and hip at the same time to bring your knee up and under your hip. Your other leg should remain fully extended. This is the start position.

Using an explosive movement, reverse the position of your legs, by extending the bent leg back and simultaneously flexing the straight leg until it is in the startposition.

Continue alternating in this manner for the desire amount of time.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:13+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[One Arm Kettlebell Push Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/one-arm-kettlebell-push-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/316</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Hold a kettlebell by the handle.

Lift the kettlebell to your shoulder by extending through your legs and hips as you pull the kettlebell towards your shoulder, rotating your wrist as you do so. Your palm should face forward with the kettlebell hanging at the back of your hand. This is the start position.

Lower your body by bending your knees while keeping your torso straight and upright.

Do not perform a full squat, instead travel down about midway into a squat position.

Without pausing, reverse direction, driving down through your heels, to create momentum.

As you rise up, press the kettlebell straight up over your head by extending and locking your arms.

Land with your knees slightly bent to absorb the impact.

Lower the weight to start position

Repeat.

Complete all repetitions for one side before switching.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:13+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[One Arm Kettlebell Snatch]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/one-arm-kettlebell-snatch" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/317</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place a kettlebell between your feet.

Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart.

Bend your knees and push your hips back,bending at the waist while keeping your back straight.

Grip the kettle bell with an overhand grip.

Keeping your neck and head straight, swing the kettlebell back between your legs.

Once the kettlebell is behind you, immediately reverse the direction and drive forward with your hips and knees, forcing the kettlebell upward.

When the kettlebell reaches shoulder level, rotate your hand and push straight up, using your momentum.

Use your body’s downward momentum to receive the weight as it comes back down.

Return to the start position.

Repeat until all the repetitions for one arm are completed, then switch.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:13+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Overhead Dumbbell Squat]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/overhead-dumbbell-squat" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/318</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place a firm grip on two appropriately weighted dumbbells. Before driving the dumbbells above your head, make sure that your core is tight and your chest is up.

Push the dumbbells straight above your head, locking out your elbows.

Once you feel stabilized, slowly bend the knees and drive your hips backwards, maintaining a tight, solid core as you do so.

Once your upper thighs become parallel with the ground, slowly push back up, returning to the starting position. Be sure to keep those dumbbells fixed overhead throughout the entire movement.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:13+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Overhead Plate Squats]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/overhead-plate-squats" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/319</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place a firm grip on an appropriately weighted plate. Before driving the plate above your head, make sure that your core is tight, your chest is up, and your grip is solid.

Push the plate straight above your head, locking out your elbows.

Once you feel stabilized, slowly bend the knees and drive your hips backwards, maintaining a tight, solid core as you do so.

Once your upper thighs become parallel with the ground, slowly push back up, returning to the starting position. Be sure to keep that plate fixed overhead throughout the entire movement.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:13+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Leg Presses Machine Squat Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/leg-presses-machine-squat-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/308</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit down on a leg press machine and place your legs on the platform directly in front of you. Keep your feet at shoulder-width.

Lower the safety bars holding the weighted platform  and press the platform all the way up until your legs are fully extended in front of you but do NOT lock your knees. Your torso and legs should be at a 90-degree angle to each other. This is the starting position.

Inhaling, slowly lower the platform until your upper and lower legs form a 90-degree angle.

Return to the starting position by pushing through the heels of your feet, engaging your quadriceps. Exhale as you do so.

After completing the desired number of repetitions, make sure you lock the safety pins of the machine before alighting.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:12+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Lunge Kicks]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/lunge-kicks" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/309</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand straight up with a tight core and flat back. Keep your gaze focused straight ahead as you step back with your right leg.

As you step forward into the starting position, launch the right leg into a front kick. Use the left side hand to touch your toe, if you are able to.

Return your right leg to the starting position. Repeat on other side. Keep alternating until you complete the set.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:12+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Lunge Punches]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/lunge-punches" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/310</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Keeping your back upright, take one step forward (around 1.5x a normal forward step).

Lower your body into the lunge until the forward leg reaches a 90-degree angle bend.

As you lunge, strike forward with your opposite hand to a punch. Your back knee should only just hover from the floor.

Push upwards through the front leg and drive your body back to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:12+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Lunge Twists]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/lunge-twists" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/311</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand upright with a tight core and flat back. Extend arms to chest level in front of you while holding the weight.

Step forward with one leg. Front thigh should be parallel with the floor. Drop the back knee.

Rotate the torso towards the leg that stepped out while keeping arms extended. Push back up to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:12+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Lunging Lunge With Bicep Curls]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/lunging-lunge-with-bicep-curls" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/312</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand tall while holding a pair of dumbbells at your sides with an overhand grip. Your feet should be at shoulder-width. Tighten your core and carefully step forward with your left leg.

Bend the left knee forward while dropping the right knee towards the ground. Once your left thigh is parallel with the ground, pause and contract the hamstrings.

Keep your upper arms at your sides as you curl the dumbbell up and towards your shoulder, and rotate them into a hammer position. Slowly lower the dumbbells then kick off the floor with your left foot to return to the starting position. Repeat on the right side. Continue alternating.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:12+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Lying Crossover Leg Lifts]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/lying-crossover-leg-lifts" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/313</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on your side on a yoga mat or other soft surface with your lower arm bent and comfortably supporting your head and neck

Bending at the knee, bring the foot on your upper leg to rest, sole-down, in front of the thigh on your lower leg, use your free hand if necessary

Brace your core and make sure your body is nice and straight

Slowly lift your lower leg up and off the ground by a few inches, keeping it straight during the exercise

Slowly lower your leg to return to the starting position]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:12+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Lying Side Leg Lifts Lateral Raises Hip Abductors Adductors]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/lying-side-leg-lifts-lateral-raises-hip-abductors-adductors" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/314</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on your right side on top of a yoga mat or other soft surface.

Brace your core and make sure your body is in a straight line. Keep your right hand on the ground and your left hand on your hip.

Slowly lift the left leg into the air, keeping it straight during the exercise.

Slowly lower your left leg. Complete the set then repeat with the other leg.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:12+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Machine Hack Squats]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/machine-hack-squats" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/315</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place your back flat against the back pad of the hack machine and position your shoulders under the shoulder pads.

Place your legs in a shoulder width stance with your toes pointed out slightly.

Grip the side handles of the machine and disengage the safety bars.

Straighten your legs, but do not lock your knees. This is the start position.

Inhale as you slowly lower the weight by bending your knees.

Continue down until the angle between your upper legs and your calves is slightly less than 90-degrees. Your outer knee should be in line with your toes. Do not extend your knees past your toes. Hold for a count of one.

Return to the start position by pushing down through your heels and extending your legs, exhaling as you do so. When you reach the starting position,hold for a count of one.

Repeat]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:12+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Jump Squats]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/jump-squats" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/301</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your feet hip width apart. Your toes should be pointing straight ahead or only slightly outward.

Cross your arms in front of your body, place your hands behind your head or at the sides of your head.

Keep your weight on your heels and bend your knees while lowering your hips towards the ground as if you are sitting down on a chair.

Keep your back straight at all times.

Continue until you feel a slight stretch in your quadriceps. Do not let your knees extend out beyond the level of your toes.

Pause for a count of one.

In an explosive movement, drive down through your heels pushing yourself up of the floor with your quads.

At the same time extend our arms out above you.

Land with your knees slightly bent to absorb the impact.

Repeat]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:11+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Jumping Jacks]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/jumping-jacks" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/302</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your feet together, arms fully extended with your hands by your sides. This is the start position.

Bend your knees slightly then straighten and push through the balls of your feet while straightening your your knees to jump up spreading your legs to wider than hip width apart.

As you do so, raise both arms out and up in a smooth arc until your hands meet above your head.

As you return to the ground, bring your feet together and your hands back to your sides with your arms fully extended.

Continue without pause for the desired amount of time or repetitions.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:11+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Kettlebell Squats]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/kettlebell-squats" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/303</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart

Hold the kettlebell with both hands in an overhand grip in front of your chest. Keep your elbows locked at your sides.

Lower your body towards the ground, ensuring that you’re not leaning too far forwards or too far backwards.

At your lowest point, drive upwards through your feet and tense your glutes at the top of the motion.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:11+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Knee To Box Jump Squats Power Jumps]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/knee-to-box-jump-squats-power-jumps" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/304</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin in a kneeling position on the floor with your back straight in front of a sturdy box designed for jump squats.

Lower your glutes towards your heels and then explosively jump to your feet by bringing them forward.

From the half squat position, drive through your calves, quadriceps, and glutes to perform one squat jump.

Make a soft landing by bending your knees as your feet touch down onto the top of the box. You should land on both feet simultaneously.

Step down to complete one rep.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:11+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/kneeling-hip-flexor-stretch" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/305</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Step forward with the left leg as your right knee comes all the way to the ground.

Flatten your right foot out so the toes are pointing behind you.

Placing your hands on your sides, gently push your hips slightly forward.

You will feel the stretch in your right hip flexor.

Switch sides and repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:11+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Lateral Lunges To Floor Touch]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/lateral-lunges-to-floor-touch" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/306</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand tall with a tight core and make sure your feet are shoulder-width apart. Bring your hands together for balance.

Step directly to the left, leaving your right foot in place. Bend the left knee and reach down to the floor once the upper left thigh is parallel to the ground. Try to keep you back strong as you reach. Your right leg should be completely straight.

Contract the hamstring muscle then push off the ground to return to the starting position. Repeat on the right side.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:11+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Leg Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/leg-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/307</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit down on a leg press machine and place your legs on the platform directly in front of you at shoulder width.

Lower the safety bars holding the weighted platform  and press the platform all the way up until your legs are fully extended in front of you bot do NOT lock your knees. Your torso and legs should be at a 90degree angle to each other. This is the start position.

Inhaling, slowly lower the platform until your upper and lower legs form a 90-degree angle. Pause for a count of one,

Return to the starting position by pushing through the heels of your feet, engaging your quadriceps. Exhale as you do so.

Repeat.

After completing the desired number of repetitions, make sure you lock the safety pins of the machine before alighting.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:11+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Inchworm Walkouts]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/inchworm-walkouts" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/43</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand tall with your legs extended straight.

Bend over from the hips and touch the floor with your palms flat on the floor.

Keep your legs straight as you walk your hands as far forward as you can. Don’t let your hips sag.

Take small steps and walk your feet to your hands.

Continue for the desired amount of repetitions and then straighten up to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:10+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Front Barbell Squats]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/front-barbell-squats" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/294</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Position yourself under a barbell held by a squat rack. Keeping your elbows high, place your arms up and under the bar. The bar should be resting on the front of your shoulders. Core is tight. Back is flat.

Maintaining control, lift the bar up. Bend your knees forward and allow your hips to bend back as if sitting down. Pause when thighs are parallel with the floor.

Return to the starting position and repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:09+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Gluteus Glute Gluteal Stretch]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/gluteus-glute-gluteal-stretch" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/295</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on your back on a mat or soft surface.

Bend your left knee then cross your right leg over so that your right shin is resting on your left knee.

Place your right hand through your legs and your left hand on the outside of your legs. Grab your left shin with both hands.

Remain on the ground and gently pull your left shin towards yourself.

Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:09+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Groiners]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/groiners" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/296</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin in a push-up position with your hands directly beneath your shoulders. Your legs will be straight behind you and your core will be contracted.

Maintain a flat back as you bring your right foot forward and place it next to your right hand. Bend the left knee.

Hold this stretch for 20 to 40 seconds. Return your right foot behind you and bring your left foot forward.Continue alternating.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:09+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[High Box Jumps]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/high-box-jumps" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/297</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand in front of a sturdy bench, box or other flat non slip surface that’s high enough that you must use that you have to use a lot of effort in order to jump up on top of it.

Stand with your feet shoulder width apart.

Bend your knees as if crouching or performing a squat.

In an explosive movement, push through your feet to jump up onto the landing area.

Make a soft landing by bending your knees as your feet touch down.You should land on both feet simultaneously.

Step down and repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:09+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Hindu Squats]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/hindu-squats" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/298</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand on tip toes with your feet about shoulder width apart and your arms straight by your side.

Squat down nice and low (while leaning slightly forward) until your glutes touch or almost touch the backs of your legs.

Raise your arms straight out in front of you and push through your toes to drive your body back upwards.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:09+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Hip Circles]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/hip-circles" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/299</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand tall with your chest up. Move your feet to shoulder-width apart. Place your hands on your hips.

Begin the movement by shifting your hips to the left. Bring them forward and to the right in a circular motion. From the right, shift your hips back and to the left.

Continue in this circular motion. Stop once to switch directions.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:09+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Hip Raises]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/hip-raises" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/300</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on an exercise mat with your knees bent so that your feet are flat on the floor. Keep your back straight.

Place your hands out to your sides palms flat for stability.

Raise your glutes off the floor by extending your hips upward while pushing down through you heels.

Continue until your back, hips and thighs are in a straight line. Hold for a count of one.

Return to the start position by lowering your hips back to the floor.

Pause then repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:09+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Fire Hydrants]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/fire-hydrants" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/288</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Position yourself on all fours on a mat with your palms flat and shoulder-width apart. Place your knees hip-width apart and bend them at a 90 degree angle.

Try to relax your core so that your back and abs are in a natural position.

Maintain this posture as you raise your right knee and bring it as close to your chest as you can.

Now raise your right thigh out to the side, keeping the hips still.

Kick your raised leg straight back slowly until it is in line with your torso.

Reverse the movement to return to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:08+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Floor Power Jumps Knee To Jump Squats]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/floor-power-jumps-knee-to-jump-squats" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/289</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin in a kneeling position on the floor with your back straight.

Lower your glutes towards your heels and then explosively jump to your feet by bringing them forward.

From the standing squatted position, drive through your calves, quadriceps, and glutes to perform one squat jump.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:08+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Foam Roller Glutes Butt Stretch]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/foam-roller-glutes-butt-stretch" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/290</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit on top of a foam roller. Place your left foot on top of your right knee and hold it in place with your right hand. Support yourself by placing your left hand behind you.

Begin the movement by slowly rolling yourself forward 2 to 3 inches. You’ll feel the stretch in your glutes.

Reverse the movement and continue the back and forth motion. When finished, repeat on the other side.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:08+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Foam Roller Adductor Adduction Stretch]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/foam-roller-adductor-adduction-stretch" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/291</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lying on the ground face down, place a foam roller next to your right leg. Bend your right knee and lift it up towards your shoulder so that it forms a 90 degree angle. Position your right inner thigh on top of the foam roller. Extend your left leg straight back.

Move your forearms beneath your shoulders. Elevate yourself while maintaining a tight core.

Using your hips, move your right thigh across the foam roller. Only move one to two inches at a time back and forth. When finished with one section, reposition the foam roller. Roll out the entire inner thigh then switch sides.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:08+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Foam Roller Outer Thighs Stretch]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/foam-roller-outer-thighs-stretch" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/292</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place a foam roller on the ground and lay on top of it sideways at hip level. Begin with your right side. Make sure that the foam roller is supporting your hips. Brace your upper body with your elbow while you keep your lower body balanced with your feet.

Begin with the lower part of the hip (bottom of the buttocks). Roll your body down 2 to 3 inches. Pause to feel the pressure on the TFL band.

Slowly reverse the movement. Repeat on the other side.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:08+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Forward Leg Hip Swings]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/forward-leg-hip-swings" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/293</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand tall holding onto a pole or stationary object for support.

Engage your abs as you swing your one leg as far out in front of you and then back behind you as you comfortably can.

Switch sides once you have completed repetitions on the first leg.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:08+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Duck Walks]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/duck-walks" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/283</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart. Bend your knees and bring yourself down into a squat until your thighs are parallel to the floor.

Keep your chest up, your eyes focused straight ahead, and your core engaged.

Take mini, duck-like steps forwards and backwards for the designated number of reps.

Quack quack.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:07+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Dumbbell Deadlifts]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/dumbbell-deadlifts" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/284</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place two dumbbells on the floor.

Stand facing the dumbbells with your feet shoulder width apart.

Bend knees and hips to lower your torso in a squatting movement,keep your back straight.

At the bottom of the squat grip the dumbbells with an overhand grip,keeping your arms fully extended.

Return to an upright position holding the dumbbells with your palms facing towards your body and extending your hips forward. Do not round your back.

Return the dumbbells to the floor in the same manner you picked them up.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:07+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Dumbbell Lunges]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/dumbbell-lunges" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/285</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Holding a dumbbell in each hand, stand with your feet shoulder width apart.

Keep your shoulders back. And your back straight.

Take a long stride forward with your right leg. Your right foot should be in a position, that when you bend your right knee, your upper and lower leg form a 90 degree angle.

Slowly bend both your knees, to lower your hips until your left (rear) knee is just above the floor. Hold for a count of one.

Return to the start position by slowly straightening your legs and raising your body back to a standing position.

Complete all the repetitions for one set full set, then switch legs, or you can alternate between legs for each rep.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:07+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Dumbbell Squat Clean Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/dumbbell-squat-clean-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/286</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[With dumbbells at your sides, stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and fee pointing slightly outward. Look straight ahead.

Squat down until your upper legs are parallel with the floor by bending your knees, keep your back straight.

With an explosive but controlled movement, push up through your heels and press the dumbbells above your head as you return to standing position.

Still standing, slowly lower the dumbbells down to your chest and then down to your sides by extending your arms.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:07+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Elevatedbarbell Glute Bridgeship Raises]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/elevatedbarbell-glute-bridgeship-raises" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/287</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Position your upper back on a padded bench so that your body runs perpendicular to the bench.

Align your feet so they are about shoulder width apart, with the soles flat on the box with your back and hips elevated from the floor.

Slowly lower your body into the gap between the bench and the box allowing your toes to point upward as you do so.

Lift your body upwards using the muscles in your lower back and glutes all the way to the top of the extension.

Tense you glutes holding the top position before lowering your body back down for the next rep.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:07+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Cossack Squats]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/cossack-squats" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/280</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand tall with a tight core and make sure your feet are wider than shoulder-width apart (a sumo-like stance is ideal). Bring your hands together for balance if necessary.

Bend your left knee and lower your body down towards your left knee as you sink your hips directly down towards the ground.

Continue to lower your body, keeping your hips squared off to the front.

As you get to your lowest point, allow the toes on your right foot to turn upwards, increasing the stretch along the back of your right leg.

Contract the left hamstring muscle then push off the ground to return to the starting position. Repeat on the right side.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:06+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Crab Walks]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/crab-walks" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/281</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit on the ground with your knees bent, feet flat on the ground and your hands behind you. Your hands should be facing forward towards you.

Begin the movement by lifting your hips into the air and bracing your abdominals. Your hips must stay up throughout the movement. Walk forward by moving your right foot and right hand forward. Switch to the left side.

Continue this back and forth pattern while keeping your hips elevated. When finished, lower yourself to the ground.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:06+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Donkey Kicks]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/donkey-kicks" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/282</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Position yourself on all fours on a mat.

Position your hands underneath your shoulders and place your knees under your hips.

Keep your right knee bent at 90 degrees and flex the foot as you lift the knee until it is level with the hip.

Lower the knee without touching the floor and repeat the lift.

Once you’ve completed the reps on the right leg, switch legs.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:06+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Chair Squats]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/chair-squats" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/278</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place a chair behind you. Stand up straight with a tight core and flat back. Fold your arms in front. Your feet should be shoulder-width and toes and pointing forward.

Slowly descend by bending your knees and driving your hips back. Keep your chest and head up.

Touch the chair with your butt then slowly rise back to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:05+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Contralateral Limb Raises]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/contralateral-limb-raises" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/279</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lay on a yoga/exercise mat or towel with your arms outstretched, palms down in front of you, and your legs outstretched with your soles facing up.

Simultaneously lift your right arm and left leg off the floor.

When you reach your flexion point, hold for a second before slowly lowering back down to the floor.

Repeat the same movement with your left arm and right leg.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:05+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Cable Hip Extensions]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/cable-hip-extensions" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/275</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Attach an ankle strap around your right ankle. Stand tall in front of a cable machine with a flat back and tight core. Use the cable machine for balance, if necessary.

While balancing on your left foot, move your right foot up and back. Pause at the top of the movement then slowly bring the foot down. Do not let your right foot touch the ground before repeating.

Once finished, repeat on the other side.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:02+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Cable Pull Throughs]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/cable-pull-throughs" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/276</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[With your back facing the cable station and the cable resting on the floor between your feet, bend at your knees and take a firm grip of the cable in both hands.

Keeping your knees bent at a 45 degree angle, pull the cable up so that it is resting between your knees.

With a firm grip on the cable extend your knees and drive your body upwards using your glutes as the prime mover.

Hold the top portion while tensing your glutes.

Slowly lower yourself back down to the starting position to complete 1 rep.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:02+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Cardio Cross Trainer Crosstrainer Machine]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/cardio-cross-trainer-crosstrainer-machine" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/277</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Position yourself on the Cross Trainer by stepping up onto the pedals. Keep your chest up and back straight. Extend your arms to grab the moving poles on each side. Before beginning to move, make sure you are in a comfortable position that allows for full range of motion.

Begin by moving the left foot forward as you pull the moving pole with the right hand. Now move through and step forward with the right as you pull with the left hand.

Continue this back and forth motion. Adjust the resistance level to provide yourself with more of a challenge.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:02+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Burpees]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/burpees" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/24</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand straight with your feet shoulder width apart and hands by your sides. This is the start position.

In one smooth motion, squat down and place your hands palms down on the floor in front of your feet.

Lean forward, so your weight is on your hands, at the same time jumping your legs out behind you until they are fully extended. Your body should form a straight line with your weight supported on your toes and the balls of your feet and your arms fully extended. (In a push up position)

Jump your feet out by spreading your legs, so that they are wider than hip width apart, then immediately jump them back together.

Complete 1 full push up.

Jump your feet forward to just behind your hands.

Use an explosive motion to push through your heels and return to the start postion.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:01+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Bosu Ball Single Leg Bridge Hip Thrust Extension Raises]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/bosu-ball-single-leg-bridge-hip-thrust-extension-raises" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/272</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place a BOSU Ball on the ground with the blue rubber side facing up. Lie on the ground and place your right foot on the rubber part of the BOSU Ball. Extend your left leg straight into the air. Extend your arms to the sides and tighten your core.

With your gaze focused on the ceiling, push down with your right foot, elevating your hips. Tighten your glutes when you come to the top of the movement and hold. Slowly, lower your body towards the ground but do not lie back down until the end of the set.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:01+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Bosu Ball Squats]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/bosu-ball-squats" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/273</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place a BOSU Ball on the ground with the blue rubber side facing up. Carefully, place one foot on each side of the rubber surface. Hold on to a stable surface while doing so, if need be. Maintain a straight back, tighten your core, and keep your chest up.

Once balanced, bend at the knees and slowly drive your hips back. Lower your body to a comfortable level. Ideally, your thighs will be parallel with the ground. Pause at the bottom then contract your quadriceps and glutes to return to the starting position. Keep the knees slightly bent for the entire exercise.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:01+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Butterfly Stretch]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/butterfly-stretch" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/274</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[While sitting on the floor with a straight back and tight core, bring each foot inward. Feet should be touching and your legs should make a diamond shape.

Grab your feet with your hands. Place your elbows on the inside of your knees. Slowly lean forward from the hips. Once you feel the stretch in your hip flexors, hold for 15 to 30 seconds. Slowly rise and repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:01+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Bodyweight Side Steps Lateral Lunges]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/bodyweight-side-steps-lateral-lunges" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/268</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand tall with a tight core and make sure your feet are shoulder-width apart. Bring your hands together for balance.

Step directly to the left, leaving your right foot in place. Bend the left knee and pause once the upper left thigh is parallel to the ground. Your right leg should be completely straight.

Contract the hamstring muscle then push off the ground to return to the starting position. Repeat on the right side. Alternate this movement.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:00+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Bodyweight Squats]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/bodyweight-squats" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/269</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your feet hip width apart. Your toes should be pointing straight ahead or only slightly outward.

Cross your arms in front of your body, place your hands behind your head (prisoner squat) or at the sides of your head.

Keep your weight on your heels and bend your knees while lowering your hips towards the ground as if you are sitting down on a chair.

Keep your back straight at all times.

Continue until you feel a slight stretch in your quadriceps. Pause for a count of one. Do not let your knees extend out beyond the level of your toes.

Return to the start position by pushing down through your heels and extending your hips forward until you are standing straight. Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:00+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Bodyweight Sumo Wide Stance Squats]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/bodyweight-sumo-wide-stance-squats" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/270</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your feet in a wide stance, with your toes slightly pointed outwards – like a sumo wrestler. Hold your hands together in front of your chest.

Keeping your back straight, lower your body towards the ground by bending your knees.

As you reach a fully squatting position (legs are bent at a 90-degree angle), hold the pose for 1 second before driving your feet into the floor and slowly push your body back up to the starting position.

For a bonus, tense your glutes at the top of the movement.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:00+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Bosu Ball Bridges Hip Raises Glute Bridges]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/bosu-ball-bridges-hip-raises-glute-bridges" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/271</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lay on a mat with your arms flat by your sides, your knees bent, and your feet flat on top of the round side of a Bosu ball.

Push your feet into the Bosu ball and lift your glutes off the ground until your body reaches a fully-bridged position.

Hold this top position for the designated tempo, try to tense your glutes during this time.

Lower your body back down to the starting position to complete the rep.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:20:00+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Standing Palm Down Wrist Stretch]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/standing-palm-down-wrist-stretch" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/257</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand strong, with your feet grounded and placed shoulder-width apart while maintaining a tight core and flat back.

Fully extend one arm directly out in front of you and rotate it so that the palm is facing down.

With your free hand, take hold of the back of your outstretched hand and gently pull it down towards the floor.

Keeping your arm outstretched, you should feel a light stretching sensation in your wrist and upper forearm.

Hold this stretch for the specified amount of time.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:59+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Standing Palm Up Wrist Stretch]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/standing-palm-up-wrist-stretch" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/258</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand strong, with your feet grounded and placed shoulder-width apart while maintaining a tight core and flat back.

Fully extend one arm directly out in front of you and rotate it so that the palm is facing up.

With your free hand, take hold of your outstretched fingertips and gently pull them down towards the floor.

Keeping your arm outstretched, you should feel a light stretching sensation in your wrist and forearm.

Hold this stretch for the specified amount of time.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:59+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Wrist Circles Rotations]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/wrist-circles-rotations" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/259</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Seat yourself comfortably on a solid chair, with your back straight and unsupported. Keep your feet planted on the floor.

Raise your arms directly out in front of you and allow your fingertips to dangle loosely towards the floor.

Bring your fingertips towards each other by rotating at the wrists.

Continue to rotate until your fingertips are pointing upwards and then turn your wrists back over to allow the fingertips to fall back down to the starting position.

Repeat for the specified reps or time.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:59+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Thigh Adductor Inner Thigh Machine]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/thigh-adductor-inner-thigh-machine" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/260</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Set up an adductor machine by selecting and appropriate weight and adjusting the seat and leg pads to a comfortable position.

If fitted, grasp the handles on each side of the machine.

Keep your entire upper body straight and stationary with your back pressed firmly against the back rest. This is the start position.

While exhaling, press against the legs pads of the machine with your legs, and bring your thighs close together.

When you feel a slight stretching in your adductors, pause for a count of one squeezing them as you do so.

In a controlled movement, return to the start position, inhaling as you do so.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:59+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Barbell Box Squats]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/barbell-box-squats" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/261</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin by positioning a barbell at or just below shoulder level in the squat rack. Behind the squat rack, place a tall wooden box or chair. Place yourself underneath the barbell. Make sure the bar is across your upper traps and NOT on your neck.

Place your feet outside of shoulder-width with your toes pointed slightly out. Brace your core and keep your chest up.

Bend at the knees as you drive your hips back. Lower yourself slowly until your butt touches the box. Pause then drive your hips forward to return to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:59+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Barbell Hip Thrusts]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/barbell-hip-thrusts" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/262</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit on a padded surface with your legs out in front of you and the knees bent. Make sure your back is against a secured bench. Lay a barbell across your lap.

Focusing the tension in the glutes, raise your hips skyward, moving the bar up with you.

Pause when you feel the contraction in your glutes then slowly lower yourself to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:59+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Barbell Kneeling Squats]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/barbell-kneeling-squats" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/263</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[In a power rack, set the barbell to where your shoulders will be when kneeling. Set up behind the barbell. Kneel on a padded surface. Place yourself underneath the barbell, positioning it across your shoulders.

Tighten your core and drive your glutes forward as you lift the barbell from the rack. Slowly sit back, keeping a braced form with your upper body.

When your butt touches your calves, drive your glutes forward again as you slowly return to the starting position. Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:59+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Barbell Snatch]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/barbell-snatch" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/264</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[With your feet shoulder-width apart, bend down from the knees, driving the hips back and keep your back flat.

Grab a barbell with an overhand grip that is shoulder width apart.

Push off the floor while simultaneously lifting the barbell upward, keeping it close to your body.

Explosively, pull the barbell up and push it above your head as you allow your hips to dip back towards the ground.

Stand up to finish the movement.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:59+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Barbell Snatch 2]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/barbell-snatch-2" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/265</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand over a barbell with the balls of your feet placed under the loaded bar slightly wider than hip width apart.

Squat down and take hold of the bar with a very wide grip; ensure that your shoulders are positioned above the barbell, keeping your back straight and eyes straight ahead.

Explosively lift the bar by extending your hips from the squatting position and allow the bar to travel along the front of your legs.

As the bar reaches your hip level, shrug your shoulders and pull the barbell upwards keeping the same line of trajectory if viewed from the side.

Bending your elbows and allowing the bar to extend overhead, squat your body below the bar so that your position is squatted with your arms fully extended above your head.

Maintaining a solid grip on the now overhead bar, drive your feet into the floor and rise upwards from the squatting position to complete the lift.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:59+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Barbell Squats]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/barbell-squats" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/266</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Set up the barbell on the squat rack so that it is at the same height as your upper chest.

Position your body under the bar, with knees bent so that the bar is resting high on the back of your shoulders.

Grip the bar with your hands comfortably wider than your shoulders.

Slowly straighten your legs to push upwards, lifting the barbell from the rack and take one step forward.

Stand with your legs shoulder width apart.

Bend your knees forward and allow your hips to bend back as if sitting down,

Continue this movement down until your thighs are parallel to the floor or slightly more, making sure your knees are pointing in the same direction as your feet.

Hold for a count of one.

Push up through your heels while straightening your hips and knees, until you are standing in the start position.

Make any adjustments necessary to your stance and grip before continuing on the next repetition.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:59+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Barbell Step Ups]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/barbell-step-ups" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/267</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Set up a barbell in a rack at shoulder height.

In front of the rack, place an aerobic or exercise step on the floor.

Position yourself under the barbell so it is resting across your shoulder. Not on your neck.

Stand up straight to lift the barbell from the rack and walk forward to the step.

Place one foot on the step and push down through your heel while straightening your leg to lift yourself up onto the step and place your other foot flat on the step.Hold fora count of one.

Step down with the opposite leg to the one you started the movement with.

Repeat all the repetitions of the set for your chosen lead leg befor changing to the other.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:59+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Wall Push Ups Pushups]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/wall-push-ups-pushups" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/242</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand in front of a wall, extend your arms out to measure the correct distance. Brace your core and place your hands against the wall.

Keeping a tight core, slowly lower your chest towards the wall.

Pause once your upper arms form a 90 degree angle. Contract the chest muscles and push yourself back up to the starting position. Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:58+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Water Bottle Floor Chest Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/water-bottle-floor-chest-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/243</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place a pair of water bottles on the floor. Lie on your back in between the water bottles. Bend your knees and move your feet towards your butt.

Grab the water bottles and hold them above you. Allow your upper arms to remain on the floor. Begin the movement by pushing the water bottles over your chest. Pause at the top and squeeze your chest muscles.

Slowly bring the water bottles down to the starting position, allowing your arms to rest for a brief moment before beginning the next repetition.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:58+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Water Bottle Overhead Shoulder Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/water-bottle-overhead-shoulder-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/244</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Holding a water bottle in each hand, stand straight, with your feet shoulder width apart.

Raise the water bottles to head height by rotating your arms forward and up.

Your triceps should be parallel to the floor and your elbows bent at 90 degrees. This is the start position.

Keeping your back straight and using only your arms, extend through your shoulders and elbows to drive the water bottles straight up, exhaling as you do so.

As your arms reach the fully extended position, bring them in towards each other until the water bottles touch lightly together.

Hold for a count of one, while squeezing your shoulder muscles.

In a controlled movement, return to the starting position, inhaling as you do so.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:58+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Chest Stretch]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/chest-stretch" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/245</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand tall and place your hands together with your arms extended straight out in front of you.

Keep your arms straight and then move them back as far as you comfortably can. Your palms should face front and you should feel the stretch along your chest.

Return the arms to the starting position, extended in front of you.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:58+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Wide Push Ups]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/wide-push-ups" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/246</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Get into plank position and place hands wide apart, supporting your body on your toes. Your body should be straight and elbows extended. Keep abs engages and hips lifted off the floor.

Allow the elbows to flex and lower your chest to the floor.

Pause and then repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:58+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Exaggerated Behind The Back Standing Bicep Curls]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/exaggerated-behind-the-back-standing-bicep-curls" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/247</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand up straight with a flat back and tight core.

Hold a barbell in your hands resting on your upper glutes.

Curl the wrists and raise the barbell a few inches.

Pause at the top of the movement and slowly release.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:58+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Dumbbell Reverse Curls]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/dumbbell-reverse-curls" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/248</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand holding a dumbbell in each hand using an overhand grip.

Your arms should be fully extended and your feet shoulder width apart. This is the starting position.

Keeping your upper arms stationary and your back straight, curl the weights up towards your shoulders exhaling as you do so. Use only your forearms for this movement.

Continue curling the dumbbells up until they are at shoulder level and your biceps are fully contracted.

Hold for a count of one as you squeeze your biceps..

Return to the starting position in a smooth arc, inhaling as you do so.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:58+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Farmers Walk Carry]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/farmers-walk-carry" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/249</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place a pair of dumbbells or kettlebells at your feet. Brace your core and keep your chest up as you kneel down. Pick the dumbbells up, maintaining your form and keeping your gaze straight ahead.

Standing up, walk forward in a straight line, holding the dumbbells at your sides.

The trick is to use very heavy dumbbells. Walk as far as you can then set the weights down. Take a short break and repeat going back the other way.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:58+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Foam Roller Forearm Roll]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/foam-roller-forearm-roll" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/250</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Kneel comfortably on a yoga mat or soft workout surface with a foam roller placed lengthways directly in front of you

Lean forward and place your forearms onto the foam roller

Apply a little pressure and gently roll back and forth alternating lower and upper side of your forearms]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:58+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Kneeling Wrist Forearm Stretch]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/kneeling-wrist-forearm-stretch" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/251</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Kneel on a soft workout surface or yoga mat, and sit back so that your glutes reach your heels.

Outstretch your arms and gently lean forward onto your hands with your palms down and your fingertips pointing towards your knees.

Gradually apply a little pressure by leaning forward onto your hands feeling a nice stretch in your wrists.

Hold for the designated amount of time.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:58+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Monkey Barsclimbing Frame]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/monkey-barsclimbing-frame" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/252</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Taking a firm grip with both hands on the starting bar, slowly step off the foot platform.

When confident in your grip, gently swing your body back and forth.

As your body swings forward release your weaker hand from the starting bar and transfer the weight to your stronger hand (still on the starting bar).

Reach across to the next bar with your weaker hand and take a firm grip.

Transferring the weight to your now forward hand, bring your stronger hand either to the same bar, or to the bar ahead to complete one ‘step’.

Repeat this process to either reach the end of the bars, or to complete the desired reps.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:58+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Seated Dumbbell Palm Down Wrist Curls Forearm Curls]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/seated-dumbbell-palm-down-wrist-curls-forearm-curls" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/253</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sitting on a bench or sturdy chair, hold two dumbbells using an overhand grip

Place your feet flat on the floor, at a distance that is about shoulder-width apart.

Leaning forward, rest the underside of your forearms on your upper thighs with your palms facing down. The front of your wrists should lie on top of your knees. This is the starting position.

Lower the dumbbells past your knees by bending only your wrists. Keep your forearms flat on your thighs.

Now curl the dumbbells upwards continuing past the starting position using only your wrists.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:58+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Seated Dumbbell Palm Up Wrist Curls Forearm Curls]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/seated-dumbbell-palm-up-wrist-curls-forearm-curls" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/254</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sitting on a bench or sturdy chair, hold two dumbbells using an overhand grip

Place your feet flat on the floor, at a distance that is about shoulder-width apart.

Leaning forward, rest the top side of your forearms on your upper thighs with your palms facing up. The top of your wrists should lie on top of your knees. This is the starting position.

Lower the dumbbells past your knees by bending only your wrists. Keep your forearms flat on your thighs.

Now curl the dumbbells upwards continuing past the starting position using only your wrists.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:58+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Seated Palm Down Barbell Wrist Curls]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/seated-palm-down-barbell-wrist-curls" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/255</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sitting on a bench, hold a barbell using and overhand grip with your hands shoulder width apart.

Place your feet flat on the floor, at a distance that is slightly wider than shoulder width apart.

Leaning forward, rest the back of your forearms on your upper thighs and your palms facing down. The front of your wrists should lie on top of your knees. This is the start position.

Lower the bar past your knees as far as possible by bending your wrists only. Keep your forearms flat on your thighs. Hold for a count of one.

Now curl the bar upwards continuing past the start position as far as possible using your wrists only. Hold for a count of one while squeezing your forearms.

Repeat the entire movement for the desired number of repetitions.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:58+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Seated Palm Up Barbell Wrist Curls]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/seated-palm-up-barbell-wrist-curls" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/256</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sitting on a bench, hold a barbell using and underhand grip with your hands shoulder width apart.

Place your feet flat on the floor, at a distance that is slightly wider than shoulder width apart.

Leaning forward, rest the back of your forearms on your upper thighs and your palms facing up. The back of your wrists should lie on top of your knees. This is the start position.

Lower the bar past your knees as far as possible by bending your wrists only. Keep your forearms flat on your thighs. Hold for a count of one.

Now curl the bar upwards, continuing past the start position as far as possible using your wrists only.

Hold for a count of one while squeezing your forearm.

Repeat the entire movement for the desired number of repetitions.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:58+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Staggered Hand Push Ups Pushups]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/staggered-hand-push-ups-pushups" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/108</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lying face down, place your hands below your shoulders and your feet directly behind you. Brace your core and maintain a flat back. Shift your left hand slightly above shoulder height while you shift your right hand back towards your ribs.

Push yourself up to the starting position, feeling the contraction in your core, chest, and shoulders.

Slowly lower yourself and once your upper arms are parallel with the floor, pause, and return to the starting position. Repeat by switching the hand positions.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:57+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Static Push Up Hold]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/static-push-up-hold" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/113</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Position yourself in a plank position, supporting your body with your toes and place your hands underneath your shoulders with elbows extended. Keep your abs engage and prevent letting your hips sag.

Lower your chest to the floor and hold for 30 seconds.

Straighten up to starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:57+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Stability Ball Dumbbell Chest Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/stability-ball-dumbbell-chest-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/234</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Carefully sit on a stability ball while holding a pair of dumbbells.

Slowly walk your legs forward while you lie back on the ball. Only your upper back and shoulders should be on the ball.

Keep a tight core as you bring your arms out to the sides, holding the dumbbells in a horizontal position.

Slowly, press the dumbbells straight up but do not lock out your elbow.

Pause and return to the starting point.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:57+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Swiss Exercise Ball Push Ups Press Ups]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/swiss-exercise-ball-push-ups-press-ups" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/235</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[From a kneeling position, place a your hands on a Swiss ball at a shoulder width distance apart.

Slowly, while maintaining your balance, raise your knees off the ground so that your body is in an extended push-up position.

Keeping your balance and your body straight, lower your chest towards the Swiss ball until it just touches.

Push your hands ‘through’ the Swiss ball driving your body back up to the starting position. Try to keep your elbows close to your side throughout the entire motion.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:57+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Stability Swiss Exercise Ball Pushups Push Ups]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/stability-swiss-exercise-ball-pushups-push-ups" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/236</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place a Swiss Ball on the ground and lie face down in front of it. With your hands beneath your shoulders, push yourself up into a classic Push-Up position. With a tight core, place one foot on the Swiss Ball. Once you feel balanced, position the other foot on the ball as well.

Maintaining a braced core and a flat back, slowly lower your upper body towards the floor. Focus all of the tension into your chest. Your feet will remain on the ball, fighting for balance during the movement.

Push yourself back into the starting position before beginning again.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:57+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Standing Cable Chest Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/standing-cable-chest-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/237</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Adjust the height of the pulley lever to be at shoulder height. Place yourself in the center of the pulley machine while holding the handle of each side. Brace your abdominals and take a step forward. Bring your arms up to shoulder height.

Begin the movement by pushing the handles forward. Be sure to focus the contraction in your chest muscles.

Once fully extended, pause then slowly release to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:57+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Standing Cable Fly Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/standing-cable-fly-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/238</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand between two cable stations with the dumbbell grip handles attached to the high pulleys on each side of you.

Hold the handles with an overhand grip. Your arms should be outstretched.

Bend your knees and hips slightly so that you are leaning forward, but not too far.

Bend your elbows slightly and rotate your shoulders in towards the centre of your chest a little. Your elbows should be slightly behind you.

Use a hugging motion, keeping your elbows in a fixed, bent position to bring the grip attachments together in front of your chest.

Slowly return to the starting position until you feel a slight stretch in your chest muscles.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:57+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Trx Suspension Straps Chest Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/trx-suspension-straps-chest-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/239</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Secure a TRX band on a door frame or other stable surface. Make sure that the band is overhead.

Holding the handles of the TRX band, walk forward until the slack tightens. Brace your core and stand with feet shoulder-width apart. Now lean forward on the bands until the bands are supporting your weight.

Maintaining a flat back and tight core throughout, lower yourself down between the bands until your elbows are at a 90 degree angle. Push yourself back up to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:57+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Turkish Get Ups]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/turkish-get-ups" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/240</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[From the fetal position, grab the kettlebell then roll on to back. Bring the right leg in while the left is extended. Press the kettlebell into the air with the right hand. Place the left hand on the ground.

Come up on your left elbow. Then sit up while keeping the kettlebell in the air. Drive your hips into the air. Sweep leg into a kneeling position. Rotate back knee so that your body is in a lunge. Step forward and stand up straight.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:57+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Underhand Grip Barbell Bench Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/underhand-grip-barbell-bench-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/241</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie down on a flat bench with a barbell positioned at an appropriate height above you. Using an underhand grip, place your hands at or just outside of shoulder-width. Brace your core and keep your upper back flat against the bench.

Push the barbell directly up. Once secured, slowly lower it towards the chest. Make sure that your elbows do not flare out. Focus all of the tension in the chest.

Once the barbell is near your chest, pause and push the bar back up to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:57+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Reverse Grip Barbell Push Ups Press Ups]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/reverse-grip-barbell-push-ups-press-ups" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/224</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place a loaded barbell on the ground so that the bar itself is raised about 6 – 12 inches from the floor.

Take the barbell with an underhand grip and get into a push-up position with your chest directly above the bar.

Bend your elbows and slowly lower your chest towards the bar, being sure to allow your elbows to directly pass your rib cage. Make sure to keep your body strong and straight.

When your chest is barely touching the bar, contract your pecs and push your body back up to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:56+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Reverse Shoulder Stretch]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/reverse-shoulder-stretch" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/225</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand tall and strong with your feet spaced about shoulder-width apart, maintaining a slight bend at the knee

Reach both hands behind your lower back, and interlock your fingers where they meet in the middle

Roll your shoulders back and pull your rear shoulder blades toward each other while slightly pushing your chest out

Keeping only a very slight bend at the elbow, lift your hands away from your lower back to create a stretching sensation in your chest and shoulders

Hold for the specified amount of time]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:56+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Single Arm Floor Glute Bridge Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/single-arm-floor-glute-bridge-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/226</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Start by laying down on the floor with your feet grounded, knees bent, and with the kettlebell resting on your chest being supported by two hands.

Lift your glutes off the ground and thrust your pelvis towards the ceiling until you find yourself in a fully extended glute-bridge position.

Take the handle of the kettlebell with one hand and transfer it so that its base rests on your bicep.

Use your chest to push the kettlebell directly up towards the ceiling.

Slowly lower the kettlebell back towards your bicep to complete the repetition.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:56+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Single Arm Alternating Dumbbellchestflat Bench Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/single-arm-alternating-dumbbellchestflat-bench-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/227</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on a flat bench holding a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip.

Start by holding the dumbbells slightly wider than shoulder-width apart above your shoulders. Your palms should be facing forward.

Keeping your right arm stationary, slowly bend your left elbow until it reaches a 90-degree angle and your upper left arm is parallel to the ground.

Push the weight back up by contracting your chest and straightening your arm.

Repeat the same motion with your right arm while now keeping your left arm locked in position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:56+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Single Arm Chest Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/single-arm-chest-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/228</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit on the front of a flat bench. Hold a dumbbell with both hands. Keep your core tight and back flat as you slowly lie back on the bench.

Brace your core and turn your left arm out with the dumbbell. Place your other hand on your core. Your upper left arm should be parallel with the floor.

Push the dumbbell above you, in line with your chest. Keep a slight bend in the elbow.

Slowly lower back to the starting position and repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:56+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Single Arm Kneeling T Barlandmine Presses]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/single-arm-kneeling-t-barlandmine-presses" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/229</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Using a T-Bar, load the amount of weight you’d like to work with (start out lighter to master the form before increasing the load).

Grip the top of the barbell so that your hand is positioned securely underneath the top of the barbell.

Make sure your elbow is low and close to your body and not flaring out.

Make sure your elbows are low and close to your body and not flaring out. From a kneeling position and with the top of the barbell at your upper chest on the working side explosively push the barbell upwards and drive the end of the barbell away from your body.

Using control, slowly lowed the barbell back down to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:56+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Single Arm Medicine Ball Push Ups Pushups]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/single-arm-medicine-ball-push-ups-pushups" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/230</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[In a push-up position, place one hand on top of the medicine ball and other hand on floor, slightly wider than shoulder width apart.

Keep one arm straight on floor and other arm bent with your hand on the ball. Straighten body and set feet shoulder width apart.

Lower body until you feel a stretch in your shoulder and / or chest.

Push body up in a rapid motion.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:56+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Single Arm Wall Push Ups]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/single-arm-wall-push-ups" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/231</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand in front of a wall, extend your arms out to measure the correct distance. Brace your core and place one hand against the wall.

Keeping a tight core, slowly lower your chest towards the wall.

Pause once your working arm forms a 90 degree angle. Contract the chest muscle and push yourself back up to the starting position.

Repeat using the opposite arm.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:56+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Smith Machine Bench Chest Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/smith-machine-bench-chest-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/232</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Position a flat bench below the barbell of a Smith Machine.

Lie on the bench face up and place your hands slightly outside of shoulder width on the barbell.

Push the barbell up then immediately rotate it so the hooks turn out. Do not flare out your elbows.

Slowly lower the barbell and pause just above your chest.

Push the barbell back up to the starting position.

Repeat the movement.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:56+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Spiderman Push Ups Pushups]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/spiderman-push-ups-pushups" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/233</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Go into a standard push-up position, supporting your weight on your toes and hands. Your back is flat and your core is tight. Your hands should be directly beneath your shoulders.

Lower yourself into a push-up. Focus the tension in the chest.

As you descend, bring your right leg up and to the side. Try to touch the knee to the elbow. As you push yourself back up, return the leg to its original position. Repeat with the other side.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:56+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Medicine Ball Throw To Chase]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/medicine-ball-throw-to-chase" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/215</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[In a open, person-free space, take hold of a medicine/slam ball with both hands so that it rests on your chest.

Lower your body into a half squat before explosively straightening your legs. Simultaneously press the ball away from your chest and release it at a slightly upward angle.

Chase the ball, use a squat to collect it from the ground and perform the same movement.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:55+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Modified Pushups Pushups]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/modified-pushups-pushups" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/216</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Come to the ground on your knees. Tighten your core and maintain a flat back.

Position your hands on the ground in front of you, directly below your shoulders. Cross your feet in the back.

Lower your chest towards the ground. Bend your elbows at a 60-degree angle until your chest is just above the ground. You should feel a stretch across your chest. Hold for a count of one.

Without locking your elbows, push yourself back to the starting position by straightening your arms.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:55+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Muscle Ups]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/muscle-ups" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/217</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Grab a pull-up bar with an overhand grip and hang from the bar without locking out your elbows.

In one explosive movement, pull yourself up and bring yourself up to the bar. The bar should be at your belly button.

Using your triceps, push yourself up as you would with a dip.

Slowly lower yourself down to the ground and repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:55+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Nustep Machine Recumbent Cross Trainer]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/nustep-machine-recumbent-cross-trainer" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/218</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit comfortably on the NuStep machine / Recumbent Cross Trainer and adjust the seat so that your knees are slightly bent when your feet are on the pedals.

With your feet securely on the pedals, grip the handles firmly. Maintain an upright posture with your back straight against the seat.

Begin peddling in a smooth, controlled motion, pushing with your legs while simultaneously pulling with your arms.

Keep a steady pace and breathe consistently.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:55+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[One Arm Side Push Ups]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/one-arm-side-push-ups" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/219</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lay on your left side on a yoga/exercise mat or towel with your right arm bent and its palm flat on the ground in front of your left shoulder.

Wrap your left arm around your rib cage and bend your knees slightly.

Push with your right arm and allow your body to raise off the ground as you push.

Once your right arm is almost fully extended, hold for a second before slowly lowering yourself back down to the floor.

Repeat for the designated number of reps before performing the same movement with your left arm.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:55+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Pushups]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/pushups" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/220</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Get into position by placing your hands flat on the floor, directly below your shoulders.

Extend your legs out behind you, with only your toes and balls of your feet touching the floor.

Hold your body up and keep your back straight by tightening your abdominal muscles.

Your neck and head should be bent slightly back.

Lower your chest towards the ground by bending your elbows until your chest is just above the ground or you feel a stretching of your chest and shoulders. Hold for a count of one.

Press upwards from your chest and shoulders, straightening your arms as you return to the starting position. Hold for a count of one.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:55+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Raised Leg Push Ups]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/raised-leg-push-ups" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/221</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Get yourself in the push-up position with your hands flat on the ground just wider than shoulder width apart.

Ensuring that there is a straight line running from your neck to your heels, lift your right leg off the ground.

Keeping your right leg elevated, bend your elbows and lower your body towards the ground until your chest is about two inches away from the floor.

Push your body back to the starting position and then lower your right leg to the ground.

Repeat the motion with the left leg elevated.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:55+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Resistance Band Chest Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/resistance-band-chest-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/222</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Attach a resistance band to a door frame or other stable surface. The base of the band will come to the level of your knees/thighs. Holding each handle, turn away and walk forward. Take a left leg lead stance.

Brace your core as you slowly push the resistance bands in front of you. Do not lock out the elbows.

Slowly return to the starting position, focusing the tension in the chest. Once your elbows are at a 90 degree angle, pause and begin again.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:55+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Resistance Band Push Ups Pushups]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/resistance-band-push-ups-pushups" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/223</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Bring yourself to the ground and place your hands below your shoulders and your feet directly behind you.

Wrap a resistance band behind you so that the band is stretched across your upper back – not your neck. Brace your core and maintain a flat back.

Slowly lower yourself and once your upper arms are parallel with the floor, pause, and return to the starting position. Feel the tension in your chest and triceps as the band provides resistance.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:55+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Incline Medicine Ball Push Ups]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/incline-medicine-ball-push-ups" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/206</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place a medicine ball on a bench and ensure that there is enough friction for it to stay in place without support.

Place your hands on the top of the medicine ball and extend your feet out so that your body is in a fully extended, starting push-up position.

Slowly lower your body until your chest lightly touches the medicine ball.

Using your chest and triceps push your hands ‘through’ the ball forcing your body to rise back up to the starting position. Contract your pectoral muscles at the top position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:54+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Incline Push Ups Pushups]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/incline-push-ups-pushups" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/207</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Set up a bench or stable elevated surface. Begin with both hands on the bench at shoulder-width or just outside of shoulder-width.

Place your feet straight behind you while you tighten your abs and engage the hips. Your hips should not dip or elevate too high during the movement.

Slowly lower yourself towards the bench. Once your upper arms are parallel with the floor, pause, and return to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:54+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Kneeling Kettlebell Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/kneeling-kettlebell-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/208</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Using one arm, bring the kettlebell up towards your shoulder so that your arm is in the hammer-holding position. (Aim for the position of the kettlebell to be pointing upward, and upside down).

Take one lunge step forward and lower your body down to the ground. Find a grounded position in which you can maintain balance.

Using your shoulder and chest strength, drive the kettlebell upwards; imagine a straight line running from the ceiling through the kettle bell and to the floor. Trace this line up.

Once in a fully extended position, slowly lower the kettlebell back down to the starting position following that same traceable line.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:54+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Kneeling T Bar Presseslandmine Presses]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/kneeling-t-bar-presseslandmine-presses" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/209</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Using a T-Bar, load the amount of weight you’d like to work with (start out lighter to master the form before increasing the load).

Grip the top of the barbell so that your hands overlap, and your palms are facing inward.

Make sure your elbows are low and close to your body and not flaring out.

Make sure your elbows are low and close to your body and not flaring out. From a kneeling position and with the top of the barbell at your upper chest explosively push the barbell upwards and drive the end of the barbell away from your body.

Using control, slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:54+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Landmine Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/landmine-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/210</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Using a T-Bar, load the amount of weight you’d like to work with (start out lighter to master the form before increasing the load).

Grip the top of the barbell so that your hands overlap, and your palms are facing inward.

Squat so that your knees are at a 90 degree bend with the top of the barbell almost resting on your chest. Make sure your elbows are low and close to your body and not flaring out.

With an explosive movement, push through your legs and drive the end of the barbell away from your body.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:54+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Low Upward Cable Pulley Crossover Chest Flyes]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/low-upward-cable-pulley-crossover-chest-flyes" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/211</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Adjust the pulley lever to be below you. Stand in the center of the pulley machine while holding both handles. Brace your abdominals and take a step forward.

With your chest up, bring the handles up and to the front of your body. The handles will meet at shoulder height.

Pause to feel the contraction in your chest then slowly lower the handles to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:54+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Medicine Ball Floor Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/medicine-ball-floor-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/212</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Laying flat on the floor with your legs bent and knees pointing upwards, hold the medicine ball on your chest with your hands at either side.

Using an explosive press, drive the medicine ball up and away from your chest.

Allow the ball to leave your hands but be ready to catch it again on its descent.

Catch the ball and lower it back to your chest to repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:54+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Medicine Ball Punch Throws]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/medicine-ball-punch-throws" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/213</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[With your knees bent, hold the medicine ball against your shoulder with your behind hand on the back of the ball and the other hand supporting the ball from the bottom.

Drive your behind hand forward, explosively, and push the ball away from your body.

Fully extend your behind arm to get maximum power on each throw.

Collect the ball and repeat with the other arm.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:54+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Medicine Ball Push Ups]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/medicine-ball-push-ups" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/214</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Kneel with feet together and toes tucked under. Bend forward placing your arms on the sides of a medicine ball, bending forward until you are in the plank position with legs straight out behind you.

Lower your chest towards the ball, keeping the torso rigid and body in line. Lower down until your chest touches the ball, keeping your elbows in and slightly flared outwards.

Press upwards to the starting plank position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:54+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Hindu Judo Push Up Dive Bombers]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/hindu-judo-push-up-dive-bombers" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/41</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place your hands flat on the floor shoulder width apart.

Keep your back straight and fully extend your legs behind you into a regular push up position, but with your feet spread slightly wider than shoulder width. Your body should be supported on your toes and hands only.

Keeping your arms straight, move your hands back towards your feet, until your back arches upwards and you are looking between your feet. (Your body should form an upside down “V” shape) This is the start position.

As you slowly exhale, bend your elbows, so that your chest and body arc forward and your hips move towards the floor.

As you reach the start position, continue the movement by arching your back and straightening your arms. This will push your torso upwards so that your head and chest raise and you are looking above you.

Slowly inhale and push through your arms to return to the start position.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:53+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Hammer Strength Machine Seated Chest Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/hammer-strength-machine-seated-chest-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/201</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit on the seat with your upper chest just above the horizontal handles.

Push the foot lever until you are able to grasp the lever.

Gras the handles using a wide overhand grip and place your elbows out to the sides just below your shoulders.

Release the foot lever and press the hand lever out until your arms are fully extended.

Return the weight until your chest muscles are slightly stretched.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:53+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Incline Barbell Bench Chest Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/incline-barbell-bench-chest-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/202</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Set up an incline bench in front of a weight rack, making sure you adjust the incline to a comfortable position. The back of the bench should be facing the weight stack.

Sit on the bench placing your back firmly against the backrest.

Using an overhand grip, grasp the bar with your hands spaced about twice your shoulder width apart.

Lift the bar from the rack by pushing up with your chest muscles and hold it straight over your chest with your arms fully extended. This is the start position.

As you inhale, lower the barbell slowly until it touches your upper chest.

Hold for a count of one while squeezing your chest muscles.

Return to the start position as you exhale, pushing the bar using your chest muscles. Hold for a count of one.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:53+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Incline Dumbbell Flyes]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/incline-dumbbell-flyes" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/203</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Set up an incline bench at about 30 degrees.

Lie on the bench and hold a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip.

Make sure you keep your back flat and your shoulders pushed back

Turn your hands in so that your palms are facing each other, holding the dumbbells over your chest with your elbows slightly bent and pointing outwards. (As if you are hugging someone)

Lower the dumbbells out to the side of your shoulders, while keeping your elbows slightly bent in a smooth arcing motion.

Continue lowering them until you feel a stretch in your chest and shoulders. Pause for a count of one.

Bring the dumbbells back to the starting position in the same smooth arc with your elbows slightly bent until the dumbbells are nearly touching.

Repeat]]>
            </summary>
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        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Incline Close Grip Bench Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/incline-close-grip-bench-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/204</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[On the incline bench, lay down and ensure that your back is in a fixed, non-arching, position.

Firmly take hold of the barbell at a slightly-less-than-shoulder-width grip. Remember, you’ll be working with less weight than a standard, flat bench press.

Lower the bar down towards your nipple line and allow the barbell to drop no farther than one inch from your chest.

Drive the weight back upwards using a combination of triceps and chest strength.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:53+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Incline Dumbbell Chest Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/incline-dumbbell-chest-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/205</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Set up an incline bench so the back rest is at about a 45 degree angle.

Hold a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip. (Palms facing away from you)

Sit on the bench with your feet flat on the floor and your back and shoulders pressed firmly back against the back rest.

Raise the dumbbells up to your shoulder level, keeping your elbows bent at 90 degrees.

Push the dumbbells up and away from you using your shoulders and chest while straightening your arms.

Continue raising the dumbbells until your arms are straight and the dumbbells are suspended above your chest. Hold for a count of one.

Lower the dumbbells back towards your chest by relaxing your chest and shoulders while bending your elbows.

Hold for a count of one

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:53+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Dumbbell Bench Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/dumbbell-bench-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/193</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on a flat bench holding a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip.

Start by holding the dumbbells slightly wider than shoulder width apart above your shoulders. Your palms should be facing forward.

Slowly bend your elbows until they are at a 90 degree angle and your upper arms are parallel to the ground.

Push the weights up by straightening your arms.

As you push the weights up, move your arms in an arc to bring the dumbbells together, until they meet over the center of your chest. Hold for a count of one.

Lower the dumbbells by slowly bending your elbows back to 90 degrees.

Continue lowering your arms until they are a little lower than parallel to the floor. (Your elbows should be pointing slightly towards the floor and you should feel a stretch in your chest muscles and shoulders.)

Repeat]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:52+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Dumbbell Floor Chest Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/dumbbell-floor-chest-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/194</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place a pair of dumbbells on the floor. Lie on your back in between the dumbbells. Bend your knees and move your feet towards your butt.

Grab the dumbbells and hold them above you. Allow your upper arms to remain on the floor. Begin the movement by pushing the dumbbells over your chest. Pause at the top and squeeze your chest muscles.

Slowly bring the weights down to the starting position, allowing your arms to rest for a brief moment before beginning the next repetition.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:52+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Dumbbell Pullovers]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/dumbbell-pullovers" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/195</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie with your upper back perpendicular on a bench.

Bend your knees and place your feet flat on the floor and flex your hips so that your body is in line.

Grasp a dumbbell between your hands under the inner plate, palms facing up.

Position the weight over your chest with your elbows slightly bent.

Keep your elbows bent as you lower the dumbbell over your head until your upper arms are in line with your torso.

To return to the starting position, pull the dumbbell up and over your chest.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:52+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Dynamic Clap Push Ups Pushups]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/dynamic-clap-push-ups-pushups" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/196</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Weight will be held up by your hands and feet. Hands should be slightly wider than shoulder-width. Core is tight and back is flat. Lower yourself down keeping perfect form.

Explosively push yourself up, extending your elbows. While your hands are off the ground, clap them together.

Return your hands to the ground just outside shoulder-width. Lower yourself back to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:52+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Flat Bench Dumbbell Flyes]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/flat-bench-dumbbell-flyes" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/197</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Holding a pair of dumbbells, sit on a flat bench and slowly lower yourself back.

Keep a tight core as you push the dumbbells above your chest. The dumbbells will be facing one another and held together.

With a slight bend in the elbow, open up your chest and slowly lower the dumbbells to the sides.

When the dumbbells are parallel with the ground, pause, and return to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:52+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Foam Roller Chest Opener Stretch]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/foam-roller-chest-opener-stretch" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/198</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place a foam roller on a padded surface. Sit in front of the roller with your back to it. Carefully position yourself at the bottom of the foam roller and slowly lie back.

Once your spine has been laid out the length of the roller, bring your feet in towards the bottom.

Extend your arms to the sides. You will feel your chest open and stretch. If you feel comfortable enough, move the foam roller under you slowly from side to side.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:52+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Gymnastic Ring Dips]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/gymnastic-ring-dips" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/199</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Using a box, mount the rings with your palms facing inwards, keeping your arms straight and close to your body in a support position.

Bend your elbows and allow your body to slowly lower itself until the bend at your elbow just passes a 90-degree angle. Be sure to keep your arms close to your body at all times.

Hold this position for a second while keeping the rings steady.

Using your chest and triceps, drive your body back upwards until you reach the starting, support position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:52+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Half Modified One Leg Push Ups]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/half-modified-one-leg-push-ups" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/200</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place your hands on the floor, slightly wider than shoulder width apart.

Like a modified push up, have your knees bent and on the floor so that your body is ready to perform a modified push up.

Lift your right knee from the floor and extend that leg so that it points out behind you.

Holding this position, lower your body towards the floor and then push yourself back up to the starting point.

Complete the designated number of reps, before repeating the same motion with the left leg extended.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:52+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Butterfly]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/butterfly" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/185</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit on a pec deck machine with your back flat against the back rest.

Grip the handles and make sure your arms are parallel to the floor. If not parallel,adjust the seat or handles accordingly. This is the start position.

Exhale and slowly push the handles together  squeezing your chest to the middle as you do so. Hold for a count of one.

Inhale as you return to the starting position in a controlled movement.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:51+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Cardio Assault Bike]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/cardio-assault-bike" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/186</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Take a solid position on the assault bike, ensuring your feet and hands are in a fixed and steady position.

As you apply pressure to the pedals, allow the hands to move with the motion of the handles.

In a seated position, either control the speed with your legs, arms, or a combination of both to work up a sweat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:51+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Cardio Swimming]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/cardio-swimming" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/187</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[(First time? Try practicing in shallow water.) Once in the water, begin by pushing yourself into a horizontal position. Move your bent right arm up from behind you and dart it forward into the water. You won’t make a full circle.

Push yourself through the water as you simultaneously bring your left arm up in a bent position. Once it is next to your ear, dart it forward and again, push the water underneath you.

Repeat on each side, alternating back and forth. At the same time, kick with medium strokes in an alternating pattern.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:51+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Decline Barbell Bench Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/decline-barbell-bench-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/188</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Set a barbell in a weight rack at the low end of a decline bench, making sure it is at a height you can reach without fully extending your arms.

Secure your feet under the stirrup, bar or strap at the high end of the bench and lie flat on your back with the rack slightly behind you.

Using an overhand grip, grip the bar with your hands slightly wider than your shoulder width apart.

Push up to lift the bar from the rack and hold it directly over you with your arms locked.

Bend your elbows to slowly lower the barbell until it slightly touches your chest, inhaling as you do so.

Drive the weight back up by contracting your pec muscles and return to the start position, exhaling as you do so.

At the top of the movement, lock your arms and squeeze your chest muscles.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:51+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Decline Barbell Smith Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/decline-barbell-smith-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/189</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Set bench on decline and place it under a Smith barbell making sure it is at a height you can reach without fully extending your arms.

Secure your feet under the stirrup, bar, or strap at the high end of the bench and lie flat on your back with the Smith barbell above your shoulders.

Using an overhand grip, grip the bar with your hands slightly wider than your shoulder width apart.

Push up to lift the bar from the rack and hold it directly over you with your arms locked.

Bend your elbows to slowly lower the barbell until it slightly touches your chest, inhaling as you do so.

Drive the weight back up by contracting your pec muscles and return to the start position, exhaling as you do so.

At the top of the movement, lock your arms and squeeze your chest muscles.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:51+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Decline Dumbbell Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/decline-dumbbell-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/190</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit on a decline bench and place your feet under the leg brace. Rest a dumbbell on each thigh.

Grab hold of the dumbbells with an overhand grip and lie back on the bench.

Position the dumbbells on either side of your chest. Your palms should face outwards and your arms should be bent under each weight.

Slowly press the dumbbells up from the elbows until your arms are fully extended over your chest.

Return to the starting position by lowering the dumbbells to either side of your chest again. You should feel a slight stretch in your chest and shoulders.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:51+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Decline Dumbbell Flyes]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/decline-dumbbell-flyes" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/191</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place a pair of dumbbells on the floor next to a decline bench. Secure yourself in the bench. Pick up dumbbells and hold them above you with a slight bend in the elbow.

Keeping the dumbbells in line with your chest, slowly open up your arms to the sides.

Stop when your upper arms are parallel with the floor.

Squeeze your chest muscles and slowly return to starting position. Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:51+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Decline Pushups Pushups]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/decline-pushups-pushups" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/192</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Facing down, place yourself on the ground with your hands flat on the floor, directly below your shoulders.

Place your feet on top of a bench or box. Only your toes and balls of your feet should be touching the floor.

Maintain a flat back and tight core before lowering your chest towards the ground. Bend your elbows at a 60-degree angle until your chest is just above the ground. You should feel a stretch across your chest. Hold for a count of one.

Push yourself back to the starting position by straightening your arms. Do not lock out your elbows.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:51+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Barbell Pullover]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/barbell-pullover" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/180</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on a flat bench, holding a barbell on your chest with an overhand grip. (Your hands should be shoulder width apart)

Get into starting position, raising the bar above your chest by extending your arms, but do NOT lock your elbows.

Keeping your arms slightly bent, slower lower the weight in a smooth arc to a position behind your head by rotating your shoulders. (as if putting your hands in the air)

Keep moving the barbell behind your head until you feel a slight stretch in your chest. Hold for a count of one.

Return to the start position in a smooth revers arc.

Continue holding the weight above your chest, then repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:50+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Barbell Pushups Push Ups]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/barbell-pushups-push-ups" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/181</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place a loaded barbell on the floor and place your hands at a slightly-wider-than-shoulder-width grip.

Bracing your core, get into push-up position with a straight posture from head to heel.

Lower your body down until your chest hovers about ½ an inch from the bar.

Use a combination of chest and triceps power to push your body back up away from the bar.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:50+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Behind Back Standing Band Chest Presses]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/behind-back-standing-band-chest-presses" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/182</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[With a resistance band looped around your upper back, and your hands holding the ends at about chest level, stand straight with your feet shoulder width apart. As always, a slight bend in your knees. This is the starting position

When ready, with the band secure around your back and shoulders, contract the muscles in your chest and triceps to push your hands straight out away from you

In a fully extended position, without locking your elbows, lightly tense the muscles in your chest

Then, slowly release the tension and, in a controller manner, allow your hands to come back towards your chest to reach the starting position]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:50+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Bench Cable Flyes]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/bench-cable-flyes" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/183</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Laying flat on a bench take hold of each cable and position the handles directly above your chest.

With only a slight bend at the elbow, allow the cable to slowly pull your arms outwards until they reach the same horizontal level as the bench.

Contract your pectorals and pull the handles back inwards, without using your biceps.

Finish the repetition with the cables together above your chest in the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:50+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Bosu Ball Chest Dumbbell Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/bosu-ball-chest-dumbbell-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/184</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin by sitting on the floor with your lower back against the side of the Bosu ball, and with the dumbbells resting on your upper thighs.

Lower yourself back onto the Bosu ball while bringing the dumbbells onto your chest. Naturally you should create a straight bridge from your knees to your shoulders.

Extend the dumbbells upward so that they are directly above your chest. Without locking your arms, place your hands in a horizontal position.

Lower the the dumbbells towards your chest, imitating a slow-falling motion, until they reach the nipple line.

Contract your chest to drive the dumbbells back upward to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:50+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Seated Chair Calf Raises]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/seated-chair-calf-raises" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/168</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Seat yourself comfortably on a solid chair, with your back straight and unsupported. Keep your feet planted about shoulder-width apart, with your hands placed resting on your lap.

When ready, slowly raise your heels as if moving to tiptoes. Continue to elevate until you feel a nice stretch in your lower calves, then briefly hold.

Slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position to complete 1 repetition.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:49+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Seated Dumbbell Chair Calf Raises]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/seated-dumbbell-chair-calf-raises" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/169</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Seat yourself comfortably on a solid chair, with your back straight and unsupported. Keep your feet planted about shoulder-width apart.

Rest each dumbbell upright using a hammer grip on the top of each thigh just above the knee.

When ready, slowly raise your heels as if moving to tiptoes. Continue to elevate until you feel a nice stretch in your lower calves, then briefly hold.

Slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position to complete 1 repetition.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:49+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Seated Calf Raises]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/seated-calf-raises" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/170</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sitting on a calf raise machine, position your upper thighs under the top pad. The pad should be resting just above your knees.

Place the balls of your feet on the foot plate.

Keeping the balls of your feet in position, lower your heels as far as possible.

Slowly raise your heels as if standing on your toes. Continue as far as possible until you feel a stretch in your lower calves. Hold for a count of one.

Slowly lower your heels back to the starting position and repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:49+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Single Leg Hops Jumps]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/single-leg-hops-jumps" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/171</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your feet at shoulder width apart and lift your left leg off the floor, pointing it behind you.

Bent your right knee slightly and then push through the floor explosively to allow your body to hop from the ground.

As you land, be sure to cushion the impact by once again bending your right knee.

Repeat for the designated number of reps before changing sides.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:49+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Cadio Sprints]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/cadio-sprints" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/172</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Hold your body steady in a solid, slightly-leaning-forward position.

Drive your back leg into the floor and begin by taking small, rapid steps that gradually build to bigger, explosive steps.

Pump your arms and use them to pull your body forward, allow your hands to travel from hip to lip as you run.

With every stride, lift your front knee while straightening your back leg completely to deliver full-bursting power.

As you pass the finish line, allow your pace to slow steadily. Do not try to stop yourself instantly, you have no air bag.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:49+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Standing Barbell Calf Raises]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/standing-barbell-calf-raises" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/173</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Set up two weight plates on the ground next to each other. Position a loaded barbell across your trap muscles. Step on to the weight plates with the balls of your feet.

With a tight core and flat back, raise yourself up with your feet only. Pause at the top of the raise.

Slowly lower yourself down but do not touch the ground. Raise yourself back up.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:49+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Standing Chair Calf Raises]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/standing-chair-calf-raises" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/174</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand tall and straight, with your feet planted about hip-width apart, and your hands on the back of a stable chair or another secure form of support.

Focusing the tension in your calf muscles, slowly raise yourself up onto the balls of your feet as if moving towards a tip-toe position.

Pause at the top and then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position to complete 1 repetition.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:49+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Standing Dumbbell Calf Raises]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/standing-dumbbell-calf-raises" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/175</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place an exercise step or something similar on the floor in front of you. It should be two or three inches high.

Holding a dumbbell in each hand, place your toes and the balls of your feet on the step. Make sure the arches of your feet are not on the step and your heels are on the floor.

Raise your heels as high as possible by pushing through the balls of your feet and toes while extending your ankles. Hold for a count of one.

Return to the starting position by bending your ankles until you feel a stretch in your calves.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:49+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Standing Single One Leg Chair Calf Raises]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/standing-single-one-leg-chair-calf-raises" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/176</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand tall and straight, with your feet planted about hip-width apart, and your hands on the back of a stable chair or another secure form of support.

Lift one foot slightly off the ground, maintaining balance by using the chair for stability.

Focusing the tension in your calf muscles, slowly raise yourself up onto the ball of your grounded foot as if moving towards a tip-toe position.

Pause at the top and then slowly lower your heel back down to the starting position to complete 1 repetition.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:49+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Standing Smith Calf Raises]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/standing-smith-calf-raises" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/177</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Set up two weight plates next to each other or a low box on the ground under a Smith barbell.

Position a loaded Smith barbell at a level that allows you to grip it at waist level with your arms fully outstretched.

Step on to the weight plates with the balls of your feet.

With a tight core and flat back, raise yourself up driving through your calves. Pause briefly at the top of the raise.

Slowly lower yourself down but do not touch the ground with your heels.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:49+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Straight Leg Calf Stretch]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/straight-leg-calf-stretch" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/178</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand a few inches away from a wall, facing it and place both hands on the wall with your arms extended.

Lean against the wall and bend on leg forward with the other leg extended straight back. Your feet should both be facing forward.

Push the rear heal to the floor and bring the hips slightly forward.

Hold the stretch and repeat on the other leg.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:49+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Barbell Bench Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/barbell-bench-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/179</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Position yourself with your back down on a flat bench placing the hands up on the bar using an underhand grip slightly wider than shoulder width apart.

After taking a deep breath in, extend the elbows and lift the bar up off the rack until elbows are extended but not locked. Pause for a brief movement as you fully extend your breath.

Lower the weight directly down to the chest as you breath inwards, keeping the movement pattern slow and steady.

Once just above the chest, pause, and then press directly up again, exhaling your breath.

Continue until all reps are completed and then re-rack the barbell.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:49+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Foam Roller Calf Calves Stretch]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/foam-roller-calf-calves-stretch" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/158</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit on the ground and position a foam roller underneath your calves. Make sure that you begin towards the top of the muscle, near the knee.

Place your hands behind you and lift yourself off the ground.

Slowly move yourself forward allowing your calves to roll 2 to 3 inches on the foam roller. Pause then roll the other way. Continue the back and forth motion. For a deeper stretch, try stacking one leg over the other.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:48+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Hops Hopping]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/hops-hopping" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/159</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your feet at shoulder width apart and lift your left leg off the floor, pointing it behind you.
Bent your right knee slightly and then push through the floor explosively to allow your body to hop from the ground.
As you land, be sure to cushion the impact by once again bending your right knee.
Repeat for the designated number of reps before changing sides.
Alternatively, continue hopping in a straight line for the designated distance.

Stand with your feet at shoulder width apart and lift your left leg off the floor, pointing it behind you.

Bent your right knee slightly and then push through the floor explosively to allow your body to hop from the ground.

As you land, be sure to cushion the impact by once again bending your right knee.

Repeat for the designated number of reps before changing sides.

Alternatively, continue hopping in a straight line for the designated distance.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:48+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Internal Rotation Bodyweight Calf Raises]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/internal-rotation-bodyweight-calf-raises" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/160</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand straight with a tight core and flat back and position your feet hip-width apart.

Keep your hands at your sides or hold on to a wall for balance.

Internally rotate your thighs allowing your toes to turn inward at a 45-degree angle.

Focusing the tension in your calf muscles, slowly raise yourself up onto the balls of your feet.

Pause at the top of the movement and slowly return to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:48+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Jumping Calf Presses]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/jumping-calf-presses" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/161</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand up straight with your hands at your sides.

Keep your back straight and your core tight.

Forcefully press off the ground with the balls of both feet.

Launch into the air and land softly on the balls of your feet.

Focus the tension in the calf muscles, NOT the quadriceps.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:48+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Leg Press Machine Calf Raises]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/leg-press-machine-calf-raises" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/162</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Find a comfortable position on a leg-press machine with your feet placed, flat, about shoulder width apart.

Extend the resistance away from your body until your knees are at an almost locked position (never fully lock your knees).

Further extend the platform away from your body, by driving your toes forward, into a tip-toe position.

Hold this fully-extended position for 1 second, before lowering the platform to your extended-leg, flat-footed position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:48+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Ragdoll Forward Bend Fold Stretch Toe Touches]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/ragdoll-forward-bend-fold-stretch-toe-touches" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/163</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand tall with your feet together and arms at your sides.

Slowly, bend at the hips while keeping your knees engaged. Allow your upper body to hang over. Let your arms drop as well, dangling in front of you.

Once you’re fully bent over and your hands are at your toes, pause and feel the stretch in your hamstrings. (Optional: Flatten your back for 5 seconds then return to this position) Once you hold the stretch for up to 30 seconds, return to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:48+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Resistance Band Calf Stretch]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/resistance-band-calf-stretch" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/164</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit comfortably on the floor with one leg straight out in front of you

Position the other leg so that your knee is bent pointing upwards and your foot is flat on the ground

Loop a resistance band around the ball of your foot and, holding the ends with a firm grip, lean back slightly while pulling at the ends of the band

Hold briefly allowing a deep stretch to occur in your calf muscle]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:48+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Resistance Band Plantar Flexion Ankle Pumps]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/resistance-band-plantar-flexion-ankle-pumps" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/165</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit comfortably on the floor with one leg straight out in front of you

Position the other leg so that your knee is bent pointing upwards and your foot is flat on the ground

Loop the resistance band around the toes of your extended leg and hold the ends firmly with your hands

Allow the resistance to pull your toes towards you and then drive your toes back away from you, lightly flexing your calf as you do so]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:48+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Rope Jumping Skipping]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/rope-jumping-skipping" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/166</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Hold one rope end in each hand out to your sides with the middle of the rope behind you.

Keep the rope ends even with your hips.

Rotate your wrists to swing the rope up over your head.

As the rope  swings down in front of and towards you, jump over the rope with both feet.

Continue rotating your wrists to swing the rope behind you, back up over your head to repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:48+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Seal Jacks]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/seal-jacks" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/167</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand tall with your core braced, chest up, and arms at your sides. Begin the movement by jumping into the air.

As you jump, move your legs out to the side. Also, bring your arms up in front of you and clap your hands together.

Once your feet touch the ground, jump back into the starting position with your legs together and hands at your sides.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:48+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Barbell Overhead Squats]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/barbell-overhead-squats" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/152</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place an appropriate amount of weight on a barbell in a squat rack. Position your hands in an overhand grip outside of shoulder-width on the barbell. Before beginning, make sure that your core is tight and your chest is up.

Push the barbell straight above your head, locking out your elbows. Once you feel stabilized, slowly bend the knees and drive back your hips.

Once your upper thighs come parallel with the ground, slowly push back up, returning to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:47+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Barbell Split Squats]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/barbell-split-squats" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/153</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place an appropriate amount of weight on a barbell in a squat rack. Once ready, position yourself underneath the barbell. Keep your core tight and drive your hips forward to lift the barbell off the rack. Step away from the rack. Secure the barbell on your traps and make sure your core is braced before beginning.

Step out with the left foot, leaving the right foot behind. From this position, lower the back right knee towards the ground. Push up with your front left leg. Please note that you will not kick back up into a regular standing position until all repetitions have been completed.

Continue this up and down pattern. Switch sides and perform the same pattern with the right leg in front.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:47+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Bodyweight Calf Raises]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/bodyweight-calf-raises" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/154</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand straight with a tight core and flat back.

Keep your hands at your sides or hold on to a wall for balance.

Bring your feet to be hip distance apart.

Focusing the tension in your calf muscles, slowly raise yourself up on to the balls of your feet.

Pause at the top of the movement and slowly return to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:47+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Cardio Walking]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/cardio-walking" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/155</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[After following a thorough warm-up session, stand tall on a walkway, treadmill, or other walkable area. Make sure that your chest is up, core is braced, shoulders are back, and gaze is straight ahead.

Begin by placing your left foot forward then shifting your hips to move the right leg forward. Continue this back and forth motion at a pace that is ideal for you.

You may also want to include small weights or a grip strengthener during your walks. Remember to maintain perfect form throughout the walk. Avoid slouching.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:47+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Cardio Road Bike Cycling Riding]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/cardio-road-bike-cycling-riding" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/156</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Adjust your bike seat so that you can comfortably lean forward with a flat back to reach the handlebar. When sitting on the bike, focus on tightening the core. This includes your abs as well as lower back. This will help you lean forward.

Begin on a higher gear speed as a warm-up. Push all the way through the entire pedal rotation. Be sure to focus the tension on the quadriceps and calves.

Move the gear into the larger, more difficult ones. Again, use a full range of motion and focus the tension of the leg muscles.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:47+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[External Rotation Bodyweight Calf Raises]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/external-rotation-bodyweight-calf-raises" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/157</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand straight with a tight core and flat back and position your feet hip-width apart.

Keep your hands at your sides or hold on to a wall for balance.

Externally rotate your thighs allowing your toes to turn outward at a 45-degree angle.

Focusing the tension in your calf muscles, slowly raise yourself up onto the balls of your feet.

Pause at the top of the movement and slowly return to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:47+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Shadow Boxing]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/shadow-boxing" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/90</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand tall with a tight core. Keep your gaze straight ahead. Bring your hands up to shoulder level. Make a tight fist with the thumb on the outside of your hand. Do not wrap your fingers around your thumb.

Begin in a left lead stance. Your left foot should be in front. Your right foot should be behind. Throw a left lead jab by extending your left hand straight out in front of you and immediately retracting.

Follow up the left jab with a right cross. Twist your foot and drive your right hip forward as you throw a straight punch with your back right hand. Alternate these two punches. Switch sides when finished with the prescribed repetitions.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:46+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Concentration Curls]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/concentration-curls" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/140</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit on a flat bench with your legs spread, knees bent and your feet flat on the floor with a dumbbell between your feet.

Use either arm to pick the dumbbell up and hold it with an underhand grip.

Place the back of that upper arm on the top of your inner thigh on the same side. Your palm should be facing away from your thigh.

Keep your arm fully extended downwards without letting the dumbbell rest on the floor. This is the start position.

Curl the dumbbell forward and up in a smooth arc, contracting your biceps and exhaling.

Continue curling the dumbbell upward until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbell is at shoulder level.  Hold for a count of one while squeezing your biceps.

Return to the start position in a controlled, smooth arc inhaling as you do so. Do not swing the dumbbell down.

Repeat for all the repetitions for that arm then switch and repeat the movement with your other arm.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:46+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Sled Pulls]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/sled-pulls" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/141</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Load up the sled with enough weight to challenge you, and extend the rope so that it’s laid out straight along the ground.

At the end of the rope, stand with your feet wider than shoulder width apart and squat so that your knee is at just more than a right-angle bend.

Grasp the rope firmly in you hand ensuring that your stronger arm is further away on the rope and almost fully extended.

Embrace your core and pull the rope with your stronger hand allowing it to come towards your body while extending your weaker arm out and continuing the same motion.

Keep this as fluid as possible using your back and arms to pull the sled all the way in. Then, reset and redo!]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:46+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Exercise Swiss Ball Bicep Curls]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/exercise-swiss-ball-bicep-curls" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/142</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Holding a pair of dumbbells, carefully sit down on a Swiss ball. Make sure that you are positioned in the middle of the ball and that you are balanced.

Starting with the dumbbells lowered near the floor, put a slight bend in the elbows and maintain throughout. Keep your upper arms at your sides. Begin by lifting the dumbbells up and towards your chest. The tension should be exclusively in the biceps.

Pause at the top and slowly lower. Again, do not lock out your elbows. Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:46+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Cable Curl]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/cable-curl" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/143</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Set up a cable station with a straight bar attachment connected to the low pulley.

Stand close to the station, feet shoulder width apart either side of the pulley.

Grip the bar with a shoulder width underhand grip.

Keep your elbows close to your sides.

Curls your arms upward from the elbows in a smooth arc.

Continue until your forearms are vertical with your palms facing your shoulders. Hold for a count of one while flexing your biceps.

Lower the bar back to the starting position in a smooth motion.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:46+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Standing Dumbbell Bicep Curls]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/standing-dumbbell-bicep-curls" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/144</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Holding a dumbbell in each hand, stand with your feet shoulder width apart.

Let your arms hang by your side with your palms facing in to the side of your body.

Keep your elbows close to your sides.

Curl the dumbbells up towards your shoulders. Do not swing your hips to get the weight moving.

Continue raising the dumbbells until they are level with your shoulders with your palms facing in. Your forearm should be in a vertical position.

Squeeze or flex your bicep and hold for a count of one.

Slowly lower the dumbbells to the starting position.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:46+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Standing Dumbbell Hammer Curls]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/standing-dumbbell-hammer-curls" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/145</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand straight holing a dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip.

Keep your arms fully extended with your palms facing in to your sides.

Keep your elbows tucked in to your sides. This is the start position.

Keeping your upper arm stationary, exhale and curl the dumbbells up towards your shoulders.

Continue  raising the dumbbells until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder level.

Hold for a count of one and squeeze your biceps.

Return to the start position in a smooth movement, inhaling as you do so.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:46+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Standing Reverse Barbell Curls]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/standing-reverse-barbell-curls" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/146</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Hold a barbell with an overhand grip at shoulder width. You can also use a preacher curl bar if you feel too much pressure on the wrists. Stand tall with your chest up and core braced. You will keep your upper arms tight to your sides.

Begin the movement by bringing the barbell up towards your shoulders. Feel the contraction in the biceps and forearms.

Pause at the top and slowly return to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:46+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Standing Water Bottle Bicep Curls]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/standing-water-bottle-bicep-curls" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/147</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Holding a water bottle in each hand, stand with your feet shoulder width apart.

Let your arms hang by your side with your palms facing in to the side of your body.

Keep your elbows close to your sides.

Curl the water bottles up towards your shoulders. Do not swing your hips to get the weight moving.

Continue raising the water bottles until they are level with your shoulders with your palms facing in. Your forearm should be in a vertical position.

Squeeze or flex your bicep and hold for a count of one.

Slowly lower the water bottles to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:46+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Static Bicep Curls]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/static-bicep-curls" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/148</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand up straight, holding a pair of dumbbells.

Curl the left dumbbell up, pausing midway to your shoulder, and holding it there.

Now curl the right dumbbell all the way to the top of the movement.

Complete half the set with the right arm then switch. Hold your right dumbbell at midway while curling all the way up with your left.

Switch again with both sides to finish the set.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:46+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Trx Suspension Strap Bicep Curls]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/trx-suspension-strap-bicep-curls" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/149</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Secure a pair of suspension straps. Facing the straps, hold one handle in each handle.

Tighten your core and lower back. Slowly lean backwards and form a straight line with your body.

Extend your arms, keeping a slightly bent elbow. Pull yourself up and towards the straps by curling your arms.

Slowly lower yourself to the starting position while keeping tension in the biceps. Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:46+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Underhand Grip Chin Ups Pull Ups Pullups]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/underhand-grip-chin-ups-pull-ups-pullups" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/150</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Standing under a pull-up bar, reach up and hold onto the bar with an underhand grip. Make sure your hands are about shoulder width apart.

Keep your arms straight and hang from the bar so that your arms are taking all of your weight.

Keeping your body straight and not swinging your weight, pull your body up towards the bar by pulling your elbows down towards your ribcage.

Continue lifting until your chin reaches the bar level. You should feel a “squeeze” at the base of your lats (about midway down your back and to the side) and your biceps as they contract.

Once your lats have completely contracted at the top of the movement, slowly lower your body to the starting position.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:46+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[180 Twisting Jump Squats]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/180-twisting-jump-squats" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/151</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin standing tall with a tight core. Your chest will be up and your gaze will be straight ahead. Bend at the knees and drive your hips back as you lower yourself into a squat position.

Launch yourself up while simultaneously twisting to the other side. Your body will perform a 180 degree turn in midair.

Land with bent knees and immediately go right into another jump squat, turning to the starting position. Repeat this alternating pattern.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:46+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Boxing With A Punching Bag]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/boxing-with-a-punching-bag" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/129</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place your feet with your front foot pointing towards the punching back, your back foot running perpendicular to your front foot (forming a T shape), and a slight bent in the knees.

Bring your hands to your face with your forward hand at jaw level, your back hand at ear level, and your elbows tucked in close to your body.

Extend your front arm and make contact with the punching bag striking with your three knuckles that don’t include that of your index finger.

Retract your forward hand to your guard position before striking the punching bag with your back hand and bringing it back to the guard position.

You have just completed a jab – straight and should feel like a champion.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:45+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Cable Hammer Bicep Curls]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/cable-hammer-bicep-curls" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/130</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand at the cable station with your feet shoulder width apart and with a slight bend at the knee.

Grasp the rope with both hands and your palms facing inward.

Keeping your core strong and your elbows fixed at your sides pull the rope towards the top of your chest (only the lower portion of your arms should be moving).

Tense your biceps at the peak, and then slowly allow the rope to be pulled back down to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:45+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Dumbbell Biceps Curl To Shoulder Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/dumbbell-biceps-curl-to-shoulder-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/131</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Holding a pair of dumbbells, stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart. Make sure your core is tight and your chest is up. Begin by curling the weight up towards your shoulders. Keep your upper arms tight at your sides.

Once the dumbbells reach your shoulders, twist the dumbbells to have your palms face out. Now, drive the dumbbells overhead.

Slowly, lower the dumbbells to your shoulders. Now, flip them back so your palms are facing you. With arms tight at your sides, lower the dumbbells to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:45+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Ez Bar Preacher Curls]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/ez-bar-preacher-curls" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/132</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Set up a preacher curl bench making sure that the seat is set at the right height for you. The seat shouldn’t be so low that you need to raise your shoulders, or so high that you need to lean over the support pad.

Rest you arms on the support pad with your triceps near the top and your elbows midway down the pad.

Grip the EZ curl bar with an underhand grip at shoulder width.

Curl the bar in towards your chin and upper chest in a single smooth arc. Hold for a count of one.

Lower the bar by extending your arms back to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:45+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Machine Bicep Preacher Concentration Curls]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/machine-bicep-preacher-concentration-curls" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/133</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Adjust the seat height so that you can comfortably hang your arms over the pad of the machine. Make sure your shoulders are forward, allowing you to bring your arms closer than shoulder-width.

Using an underhand grip, secure the handle of the machine bar. Keep a slight bend in the elbows at all times. Move the bar up, towards your face, focusing the tension in the biceps. Pause at the top and slowly lower to the starting position.

Do not allow the weight to touch the stack and do not lock out your elbows. Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:45+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[One Arm Dumbbell Preacher Curl]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/one-arm-dumbbell-preacher-curl" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/134</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Set up a preacher curl bench making sure that the seat is set at the right height for you. The seat shouldn’t be so low that you need to raise your shoulders, or so high that you need to lean over the support pad.

Rest you arm on the support pad with your triceps near the top and your elbow midway down the pad.

Grip the dumbbell with an underhand grip at shoulder width.

Curl the dumbbell in towards your chin and upper chest in a single smooth arc. Hold for a count of one while squeezing your biceps.

Lower the dumbbell by extending your arms back to the starting position.

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions then change to your other arm.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:45+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Overhead Cable Curls]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/overhead-cable-curls" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/135</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Set up a cable station by adjusting the pulley height on each side to a little higher than shoulder height.

Attach a stirrup type handle to each pulley.

Select aweight that is comfortable, making sure the weight is the same on both sides of the machine.

Stand between the two weight stacks of the machine,with your feet shoulder width apart.

Extend your arms fully to your sides and grip the handles with an underhand grip.

Make sure your arms and shoulders are in a straight line and alligned with the handles. This is the start position

Exhale and contract your biceps to curl your forearms towards your shoulders.

Continue until your forearms and biceps touch. Hold for a count of one while squeezing your biceps.

Return to the star position in a smooth action while inhaling.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:45+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Resistance Band Bicep Curls]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/resistance-band-bicep-curls" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/136</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin the movement by stepping on to a resistance band with your feet at shoulder-width, toes pointed slightly out.

Holding the handles of the band in each hand, tighten your abdominals and straighten your lower back. Keep your chest up and gaze forward.

Using an underhand grip or hammer fist grip, slowly pull the band towards your shoulders. Keep your upper arm in place, moving only your forearms.

Once you reach the top of the movement, pause, and slowly lower the band to the starting position. Do not lock out your elbows.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:45+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Reverse Grip Ez Curl Bar Curls]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/reverse-grip-ez-curl-bar-curls" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/137</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sitting with a tight core in a preacher curl bench, place your elbows on top of the padded surface. Reach down and securely grip the EZ Curl Bar with an overhand grip.

Slowly lift the bar towards you, moving only the forearms.

Once you reach the top, slowly lower the EZ Curl Bar, focusing all of the tension in your bicep muscles.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:45+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/alternate-incline-dumbbell-curl" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/138</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Set up an incline bench at 45 degrees.

Holding a dumbbell in each hand, sit on the bench, keeping your shoulders and back firmly against the back rest.

Put your arms down by your side with your palms facing in to your body.

Slowly curl your arms up, rotating your wrist outwards (thumbs pointing away from your body) until the dumbbell is level with your shoulders. (Your palms should be facing your shoulders)

Flex or squeeze your bicep at the top of the movement and hold for a count of one.

Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the start position, turning your palms back in to your body. Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:45+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Seated Dumbbell Bicep Curls]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/seated-dumbbell-bicep-curls" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/139</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit on a flat bench holding a dumbbell in each hand  with an underhand grip.

Keep your back straight and shoulders back.

Keep your arms fully extended with your elbows close to your sides.

Rotate your palms so that they are facing in towards you. This is the start position.

Keeping your upper arms upper arm stationary, start to curl the dumbbells upwards in a smooth arc.

As you curl the dumbbells upwards rotate your wrists, so that your palms  face in towards you at the end of the movement.

Continue the movement until  the dumbbells are at shoulder level and your biceps are fully contracted.

Hold for a count of one as you squeeze your biceps.

return to the start position, rotating your wrists back to an underhand grip position.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:45+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Barbell Curls]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/barbell-curls" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/125</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand straight holding a barbell with an underhand grip, your hands shoulder width apart and your arms fully extended towards the floor.

Keep your elbows close to your sides.Your palms should be facing away from you. This is the start position.

Keeping your upper arms stationary, curl the barbell forward and up in a smooth arcing motion while exhaling. Only your forearms should move.

Continue upwards until  the bar is at shoulder level with your biceps fully contracted. Hold for a count of one while squeezing your biceps.

Inhale as you return to the starting position.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:44+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Barbell Drag Bicep Curls]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/barbell-drag-bicep-curls" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/126</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[With a slight bend at the knee, hold the barbell extended towards the floor with an underhand grip about shoulder width apart.

Push your elbows backwards allowing them to bend and the barbell to raise, running along the front of your torso.

Continue with this motion until the barbell rests just above the nipple line and hold this position for a full second while flexing your biceps.

Extend your elbows, slowly, allowing the barbell to again run along the body until rests in the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:44+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Battle Rope Reverse Lunges]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/battle-rope-reverse-lunges" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/127</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin with the ends of each battle rope in your hands and your feet together.

Alternately lift each battle rope upwards before snapping it back down towards the floor.

Once you have a established a battle-rope rhythm, alternately step back with each foot and lower your body into a lunge.

Keeping your back upright, drive upwards through the glutes and step back into your starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:44+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Bosu Ball Burpees]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/bosu-ball-burpees" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/128</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your feet at the side of a flat-top up bosu ball.

Place your hands on either side of the bosu ball and apply firm body weight.

With the weight transferred to your arms, kick your legs out behind you so that you end up in a starting push-up position.

Engaging your core to maintain balance, once again transfer your weight through your arms and hop your feet back to the side of the bosu ball.

Take hold of the bosu ball and drive upwards through your glutes, raising the bosu ball above your head.

Lower the bosu ball back to the starting position to begin another rep.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:44+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Star Planks]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/star-plank" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/112</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[From a push-up position walk your hands and feet away from the centre of your body until you form an ‘X’ shape.

Engage your core and hold this position for the designated amount of time. 

Walk your hands and feet back into a push-up position to complete the exercise.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:43+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Toe Reaches / Crunches]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/toe-reaches-crunches" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/114</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lay on a yoga/exercise mat or towel with your back flat on the floor and your legs straight and in the air with the soles of your feet facing up.

Outstretch your arms above your chest so that they run parallel to your legs.

Lifting your shoulders off the floor, reach up and touch your toes with your fingertips.

Lower your shoulders back to the floor to complete one rep.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:43+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Sit-ups]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/sit-ups" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/96</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie with knees bent and feet flat on the floor. You can have someone hold your feet or place them under something to keep them steady.

Place your hands behind your head, elbows pointing out.

Engage your abs and lift your head, neck and shoulders up. Pretend you are holding a small ball under your chin.

Hold and then return to starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:42+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Seated Extended Leg Raises / Flutter Kicks]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/seated-extended-leg-raises-flutter-kicks" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/84</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit comfortably on the edge of a bench or chair, using your strong hand-grip for support.

Slightly lean back and fully extend your legs outward and at a slight downward-pointing angle.

Keep your core engaged and perform short leg raises in a controlled and alternating fashion.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:41+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Seated Vacuum]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/seated-vacuum" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/89</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit up straight on a bench or chair with your hands on your thighs.

Take a breath in for three to four seconds.

Exhale while focusing on drawing your navel towards your spine.

Keep exhaling for a minimum of five seconds.

Relax and repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:41+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Side Plank Hip Raises]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/side-plank-hip-raises" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/93</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on your side on an exercise mat or comfortable workout surface.

Fully extend your legs with one resting on top of the other.

Place the hand of your top arm on your upper hip.

Place the forearm of your bottom arm on the ground with your hand in a fist pointing away from your body. Your forearm should run perpendicular to your body, while your upper arm should be in line with your body.

Lift your body off the ground and balance on your forearm and the lower side of your foot, while keeping your body in a straight line.

Contract your abdominal muscles and relax your shoulders.

When ready, slowly lower your hips towards the ground a few inches, before elevating them up past the straight-line level of your body.

Repeat for the specified amount of reps or time.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:41+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Reverse Crunch]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/reverse-crunch" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/78</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie flat on an exercise mat on the floor.

Extend your legs fully and place your hands palms down, flat on the floor beside you.

Keeping your feet together, draw your knees up towards your chest, until your thighs are at 90 degrees to the floor and your calves are parallel to it. This is the start position.

As you inhale, curl your hips up off the floor while bringing your knees further towards your chest.

Continue the movement until your knees are touching your chest, or as far as comfortable.

Hold for a count of one.

In a controlled movement, return your legs to the start position, exhaling as you do so.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:40+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Reverse Plank Kicks / Planks]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/reverse-plank-kicks" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/79</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place your hands on the floor with your fingertips pointing towards your lower body and place your feet together.  

Elevate your body engaging your core muscles to hold yourself steady.

Contract your lower abdominal muscles and lift your right leg off the ground to around a 45-degree angle. 

Lower your right leg back down to the ground before repeating the movement for your left leg.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:40+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Russian / Mason / V-Sit Twists]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/russian-twists" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/80</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on an exercise mat and place your feet your under something that will not move or ask a spotter hold them down for you. Keep your knees bent.

Raise your upper body from the mat to form V-shape with your thighs.

Keep your arms fully extended in front of your chest, clasping your hands together.This is the start position.

In a smooth motion, twist your upper body to the right until you feel a stretch in your back and sides. Keep your arms parallel to the floor and exhale as you do this. Hold for a count of one and inhale.

Return to the start position while breathing out.

Repeat the movement,this time to the left side of your body.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:40+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Seated Bench Leg Pull-Ins / Flat Bench Knee-ups]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/bench-leg-pull-in-knee-up" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/82</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit on the end of a bench with your legs fully extended in front of you angled towards the floor slightly.

Grip the sides of the bench for stability.

Leaning back to about a 45-degree angle from the bench. This is the start position.

Pull your knees in toward you at the same time moving your torso towards them. Make sure you exhale as you perform this part of the movement. Hold for a count of one.

Return to the start position by extending your legs out and relaxing your abdominal muscles. Breathe in as you do this. Pause and repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:40+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Plank]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/plank" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/68</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Get into a face down position on the floor supporting your upper body on your forearms. Your elbows should be bent at 90 degrees.

Extend your legs straight out behind you, supporting them on your toes and balls of your feet.

Keep your body in a straight line by tightening your abdominal and oblique muscles.

Hold for as long as possible.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:39+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Plank Leg Lifts]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/plank-leg-lifts" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/71</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on a mat and position yourself in a plank position. Place your elbows on the floor beneath your shoulders. Your toes should touch the floor and your torso should be lifted in a straight line.

Engage your core muscles and lift one foot off the floor. Keep the rest of your body as still as you can. Your heel should lift until it is in line with your buttocks.

Slowly lower the leg to the starting position and repeat with the other leg.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:39+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Plank Rolls / Planks]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/plank-rolls" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/72</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lock yourself in the plank position ensuring that your body forms a straight line from shoulders to heels.

Bring your feet together and simultaneously transfer your weight onto your left arm.

Allow your feet to slowly tip over as your body rolls into a side plank in a controlled fashion.

Reverse the motion back to the full plank before transferring to your right side.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:39+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Plank Shoulder Taps / Planks]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/plank-shoulder-taps" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/73</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lock yourself in the plank push-up position ensuring that your body forms a straight line from shoulders to heels.

Bring your right arm off the ground and touch your left shoulder before placing it back on the ground.

Repeat the same movement for the opposing arm.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:39+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Leg Pull-In Knee-ups]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/leg-pull-in-knee-ups" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/53</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie flat with hands under your buttocks.

Keep your knees together and pull them in towards you while moving your torso towards them (lift your head, neck and shoulders up).

Hold and then slowly return to starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:38+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Lying Leg Raises / Lifts]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/lying-leg-raises" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/54</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on your back on a mat with hands under your lower buttocks on either side to support your pelvis.

Legs straight out in front of you, ankles together and feet slightly off the floor.

Keep your knees straight and raise your legs by flexing the hips until they are completely flexed.

Return to starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:38+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Lying Single / One Leg Lifts / Raises]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/lying-single-leg-lifts-raises" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/55</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on a mat with your hands either by your sides or under your buttocks

Gently raise one leg to about 12 inches off the ground

Keep your abs engaged as you lower it back down to the ground

Repeat with the other leg for the specified reps or time]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:38+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Modified Bicycles / Elbow-to-Knee Crunches / Cross-body Crunches]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/modified-bicycles-elbow-to-knee-crunches-cross-body-crunches" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/62</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie flat on an exercise mat on the floor keeping your lower back straight with no arching of your spine and with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.

Place your hands lightly on the sides of your head.

Curl your torso upwards so your shoulders are slightly raised off the floor.

Raise one knees until your thigh is at a right angle to the floor and your calf is parallel to the floor.

At the same time, bring the opposite elbow across your body until it meets with the raised knee.

After each crunch, return to the start position inhaling as you do so, bringing your foot back down to the ground]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:38+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Modified Crunches / Crunches]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/modified-crunches-crunches" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/63</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie flat on your back with your feet flat on the ground, and your knees bent at 90 degrees.

Place your hands flat on top of your thighs.

Keep your elbows in  so that they are in line to your body.

Push your back down flat into the floor to isolate your abdominal muscles.

Gently curl your shoulders forward and up off the floor.

Continue to push down into the floor with your lower back.

Raise your shoulders about four to six inches only.

Hold and squeeze your abdominal muscles at the top of the motion.

Return to the starting position in a smooth movement.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:38+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Modified Plank Shoulder Taps / Planks]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/modified-plank-shoulder-taps-planks" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/64</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lock yourself in the plank push-up position ensuring that your body forms a straight line from shoulders to knees that are place comfortably on the floor.

Bring your right arm off the ground and touch your left shoulder before placing it back on the ground.

Repeat the same movement for the opposing arm.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:38+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Jackknife Sit-ups / Crunch / Toe Touches]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/jackknife-sit-up-crunch-toe-touches" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/46</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie flat on an exercise mat, extending your arms straight back behind your head.

Fully extend your legs also. This is the start position.

Bend at your waist and at the same time, raise your legs and arms to meet in a closed jackknife position. Exhale as you do this.

At this point, your legs should remain fully extended at between 35-45 degrees from the floor.

Your arms should be fully extended, parallel to your legs.

Your upper body should be raised off the floor.

Return to the start position by lowering your arms and legs back to the floor, exhaling as you do so.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:37+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[High Knees / Front Knee Lifts / Run / Jog on the Spot]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/high-knees-front-knee-lifts-run-on-the-spot" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/40</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin jogging in place, lifting the knees as high as you can.

Try to lift your knees up to hip level but keep the core tight to support your back.

For a more advanced move, hold your hands straight at hip level and try to touch the knees to your hands as you lift them.

Bring the knees towards your hands instead of reaching the hands to the knees!]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:36+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Hollow Body Rock Hold]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/hollow-body-rock-hold" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/42</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie down on a padded surface. Have your arms extended above your head with your feet straight out in front of you. Point the toes down and forward.

Begin the movement by contracting the core. Simultaneously, move the hands and feet up. Keep the legs and arms straight.

With your gaze straight ahead, bring your chest and legs off of the ground, focusing all of the tension in your core. Hold this position for as long as you can. Afterward, slowly return to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:36+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Cobra Abdominal Stretch / Old Horse Stretch]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/cobra-abdominal-stretch" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/27</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie face down with your hands under your shoulders.

Point your feet downwards to lengthen your spine.

Slowly push your torso up as far as you comfortably can – try to get your hips to rise off the floor slightly.

Hold the stretch and then lower down to starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:35+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Crunches]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/crunches" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/28</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie flat on your back with your feet flat on the ground, with your knees bent at 90 degrees. Alternatively, you can place your feet up on a bench a few inches apart with your toes turned inwards and touching.

Place your hands lightly on either side of your head.

Keep your elbows in  so that they are parallel to your body.

Push your back down flat into the floor to isolate your abdominal muscles.

Gently curl your shoulders forward and up off the floor.

Continue to push down into the floor with your lower back.

Raise your shoulders about four to six inches only.

Hold and squeeze your abdominal muscles for a count of one.

Return to the start position in a smooth movement.
]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:35+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Dead Bug]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/dead-bug" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/29</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on your back. Extend hands straight above towards the ceiling. Bring your knees up to a 90-degree angle. Shins should be parallel to the floor. Exhale and bring hips off the floor.

Begin by extending one leg forward. The foot should be hovering just above the ground.

Pause then return the leg to it’s starting position while extending the opposing leg. Keep alternating legs while maintaining a tight core.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:35+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Double Crunches]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/double-crunches" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/31</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on your back. Bring your knees up to a 90-degree angle. Shins should be parallel to the floor. Place your hands behind your head and bring your shoulders off the ground.

Exhale and contract your abdominals. Bring your head towards your knees while moving your knees toward your chest.

Pause and return to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:35+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Flutter Kicks]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/flutter-kicks-2" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/34</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on a mat with your hands under your buttocks and raise your legs slightly, keeping knees straight and ankles together.

Keep abs engaged and perform short kicks in an alternating fashion.

Repeat as needed and then lower legs to the ground.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:35+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Hanging Leg Raises]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/hanging-leg-raises" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/37</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Grip a chin up or pull up bar with a firm overhand grip.

Hang from the bar with your legs straight.

Raise your legs by flexing your hips forward and bending your knees up towards your chest.

Continue to raise your knees towards your chest by flexing your waist forward. Don’t swing your body to use momentum. Use your abdominals to pull your legs up.

Return to the starting position, lowering your legs slowly until they are straight.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:35+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Bench Flutter Kicks]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/flutter-kicks" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/12</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie face down on a flat bench with your hips on the edge of the bench. Fully extend your legs and raise your feet up from the floor so that they are in line with your body.

Place your arms on top of the bench, using them to hold on to the front edge of the bench for stability.

Squeeze your glutes and hamstrings and straighten your legs until they are level with your hips. This is the start position.

Start the exercise by raising you left leg higher than your right leg.

Then lower the left leg as you lift the right leg and so on.

Alternate in this manner until you have done all repetitions for each leg.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:34+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Upward Cable Wood Chops]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/upward-cable-wood-chops" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/121</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your side to the cable machine. Grab the handle with the opposing hand first. Keep a flat back and tight core throughout the movement. Squat down by bending your knees and driving your hips back.

Keeping your feet in position, rise and twist the weight to the opposite side of your body.

Pause, contract the muscle and slowly return to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:33+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Trx Suspension Side Planks]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/trx-suspension-side-planks" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/117</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin by working your feet into the TRX handles that are hanging about 12 inches from the floor. Be sure to have to soles of your feet facing upward.

Walk out with your hands so that your body is fully lengthened and in a starting push-up like position.

Transfer your weight onto your right hand and turn your entire body so that your feet are now on top of one another in the TRX handles (left foot on top)

Lower yourself down onto your forearm and elbow, engage your core to maintain a straight ‘bridge’, and hold this position for the designated time.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:32+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Standing Trx Suspension Strap Ab Rollout]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/standing-trx-suspension-strap-ab-rollout" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/118</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Holding a TRX band with both hands, tighten your abs, keep your chest up, and place your gaze straight ahead.

Keeping your feet in place, slowly lean forward. In a slow, controlled movement, guide the TRX band above your head with straight arms.

Feel the contraction of your core as you fully extend. Pause and then contract your core to return you to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:32+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Trx Suspension Straps Atomic Push Ups]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/trx-suspension-straps-atomic-push-ups" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/119</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Bring yourself to the ground and enter an elevated push-up position with your hands below your shoulders and your feet directly behind you. Carefully, insert one foot at a time into hanging TRX bands.

Maintaining a tight core, slowly lower yourself while keeping your balance. Once your upper arms are parallel with the floor, pause, and return to the starting position.

Bring your knees in towards your elbows, feeling the contraction in your abdominals. Slowly extend your feet back into the starting position. That is one repetition.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:32+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Trx Suspension Straps Saw Pikes]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/trx-suspension-straps-saw-pikes" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/120</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Bring yourself to the ground and enter an elevated push-up position with your hands below your shoulders and your feet directly behind you. Carefully, insert one foot at a time into hanging TRX bands.

Bend at the hips and drive your glutes skyward, making sure to keep the core contracted. Focus the tension in your shoulders as you make an inverted “V” shape.

Pause and slowly return to the starting position while maintaining a tight core.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:32+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Standing Side Leans Reaches Bends]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/standing-side-leans-reaches-bends" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/111</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand straight with your feet shoulder-width apart, while maintaining a slight bend in your knees

Place your right hand on your waist, palm facing in, with your left hand resting down by your left thigh. This is the starting position

Keeping your back and neck straight, lean towards the left side, allowing your left hand to slide down your left thigh

After your left hand has ventured down 4 – 6 inches, gradually pull your body back up to the starting position

Complete for the designated reps or time on each side]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:31+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Trx Suspension Strap Mountain Climbers]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/trx-suspension-strap-mountain-climbers" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/115</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Carefully place your feet into individual TRX straps. Face forward and place your hands on the ground below your shoulders. Brace your core as you drive your hips up into a push-up position.

Begin the exercise by moving your right knee forward then fully extend it back. Now bring the left knee forward and fully back.

Continue this back and forth pattern of movement while keeping the upper body stationary and the hips elevated.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:31+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Trx Suspension Planks]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/trx-suspension-planks" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/116</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin by working your feet into the TRX handles that are hanging about 12 inches from the floor. Be sure to have to soles of your feet facing upward.

Walk out with your hands so that your body is fully lengthened and in a starting push-up like position. Keep your hands grounded.

Engage your abs and lower back to keep your body straight and strong, hold this position for the designated time.

Walk back with your hands and remove your feet from the TRX straps. Rest up!]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:31+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Swiss Exercise Ball Reverse Crunches]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/swiss-exercise-ball-reverse-crunches" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/106</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lay on a mat with your arms flat by your sides and your glutes, hamstrings, and calves all resting on a Swiss ball.

Pull your heels into the Swiss ball allowing you to ‘grip’ the ball between your heels and glutes.

Putting pressure on your arms, roll your lower body back so that your glutes and lower back leave the ground with the Swiss ball held tightly.

Lower your back and glutes slowly back to the ground to complete one rep.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:30+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Stability Swiss Exercise Ball Rollout]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/stability-swiss-exercise-ball-rollout" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/107</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Kneel on the ground and place a Swiss Ball in front of you. Cross your feet in the back. Brace your core as you place your forearms on the Swiss Ball.

Begin the movement by slowly rolling out with the Swiss Ball. Feel the contraction of your core as you move further out.

Once you are fully extended, pause, then slowly roll back up to the starting position. Rely on your core muscles to roll you out and pull you back in.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:30+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Standing Front Shoulder Plate Dumbbell Kettlebell Raises]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/standing-front-shoulder-plate-dumbbell-kettlebell-raises" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/110</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand tall with a tight core and flat back. Hold a weight plate, dumbbell or kettlebell with both hands in front of your hips. Be sure to use an overhand grip. You can also use a resistance band secured under your feet. Your feet should be shoulder-width apart.

With a slight bend in the elbows, raise the weight plate up and in front of you. Pause and squeeze the shoulders when you reach chest level.

Slowly lower the plate to the starting position, immediately moving into the next repetition.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:30+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Bench Swiss Exercise Ball Russian Twists]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/bench-swiss-exercise-ball-russian-twists" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/99</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Straddle a bench and hold a Swiss ball comfortably on your lap.

Using your legs to hold the bench, lean your body back until your abdominal muscles are working to keep you upright (aim for a 45 degree angle) .

Extend your arms to hold the Swiss ball directly out in front of your chest.

Rotate your body to the left holding the Swiss ball at the extended position.

Rotate your body back to the center and then to the right to complete 1 full repetition.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:29+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Swiss Ball Crunches]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/swiss-ball-crunches" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/100</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit on an exercise ball, your feet flat on the floor.

Roll the bottom half of your glutes off the ball by walking your feet away from the ball. Your lower back should be positioned at the top centre of the ball.

Place your hands loosely behind or on the sides on the sides of your head, but don’t use your them to pull yourself up. Doing so can cause neck injuries.

Curl your upper body forward rolling your shoulders forward and down towards your hips.

Continue curling forward as far as comfortable. Hold and squeeze your abdominal muscles for a count of one.

Return to the starting position and pause, then repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:29+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Stability Swiss Exercise Ball Dumbbell Chest Flyes]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/stability-swiss-exercise-ball-dumbbell-chest-flyes" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/101</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit on a Swiss Ball while holding a pair of dumbbells. Slowly, walk your feet forward, rolling yourself down the Swiss Ball. Lean back and keep the dumbbells at your chest.

Once your shoulders are supporting you on the ball, engage your hips, driving them up. Your feet shoulder be outside of shoulder-width. Engage your core throughout the exercise.

Push the dumbbells above your chest. Slowly, spread your arms to the sides, opening up the chest. Pause when the dumbbells are at parallel with the ground. Return to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:29+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Swiss Ball Hand Off V Pass]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/swiss-ball-hand-off-v-pass" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/102</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sitting on the ground, begin by placing a Swiss Ball between your feet. Lie back and extend your arms overhead.

Contract your abdominals and your hip flexors, simultaneously bringing your upper and lower body together. Carefully pass the Swiss Ball to yourself and lower back to the starting position.

Repeat the contraction and place the Swiss Ball between your feet again. Slowly descend to the starting position, alternating the back and forth motion.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:29+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Swiss Ball Knee Tuck To Chest]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/swiss-ball-knee-tuck-to-chest" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/103</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Position yourself on all fours with your torso on a swiss ball and hands and feet on the floor. Stretch your legs back and keep your hands under your shoulders.

Engage your abs and slowly walk your hands forward until your feet lift off the floor. Carry on walking out until your quads or knees rest on the ball in a plank position.

Slowly bend your knees in towards your chest allowing the ball to roll forward. Tuck your knees under your torso as your hips lift towards the ceiling.

Slowly straighten your legs and roll the ball out to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:29+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Swiss Ball Leg Lifts]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/swiss-ball-leg-lifts" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/104</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie face up with your legs straight and a swiss ball between your ankles.

Raise your shoulders and head slightly off the floor and keep your arms reached down at your sides with hands hovering just off the floor, palms facing down.

Engage your abs, squeeze your inner thighs and ankles into the ball and lift your legs up to a 45-degree angle.

Slowly lower the ball down until it gently touches the floor.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:29+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Swiss Ball Plank]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/swiss-ball-plank" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/105</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Assume a push-up position and rest your forearms flat on a swiss ball. Your legs should be straight behind you with your feet resting on your toes. Keep your legs hip-width apart.

Raise your hips to form a straight line with your body and hold the position for approximately 30 seconds. Keep your core engaged and breathe deeply.

Slowly lower down to starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:29+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Side Lateral Medicine Ball Throw Slam]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/side-lateral-medicine-ball-throw-slam" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/91</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Holding a Medicine Ball, stand with your right side next to a wall. Step out sideways and away from the wall approximately 5 to 6 feet. Keep your feet at shoulder width. Brace your core and bend slightly at the knees.

In one fluid motion, twist your body up and to the side, releasing the medicine ball against the wall. Be sure not to move your feet.

Catch the medicine ball as it bounces back and return to the starting position in another smooth, fluid motion. Keep the core engaged throughout the exercise.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:28+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Side Plank Dumbbell Hip Raises]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/side-plank-dumbbell-hip-raises" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/92</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie on your side on an exercise mat or comfortable workout surface.

Fully extend your legs with one resting on top of the other.

Place a dumbbell on your upper hip, keeping it in safely place with your top hand.

Place the forearm of your bottom arm on the ground with your hand in a fist pointing away from your body. Your forearm should run perpendicular to your body, while your upper arm should be in line with your body.

Lift your body off the ground and balance on your forearm and the lower side of your foot, while keeping your body in a straight line.

Contract your abdominal muscles and relax your shoulders.

When ready, slowly lower your hips towards the ground a few inches, before elevating them up past the straight-line level of your body.

Repeat for the specified amount of reps or time.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:28+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Swiss Ball Ab Pike Press]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/swiss-ball-ab-pike-press" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/98</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Get into a push-up position, resting the tips of your feet on a swiss ball. Keep your legs straight behind you.

Bend your hips and pull your feet towards your chest, allowing the ball to roll forward. Hold.

Slowly roll back to the starting position and then continue rolling forward and backwards for the desired amount of repetitions.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:28+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Seated Knee To Elbows Chair Cross Body Crunches Bicycles]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/seated-knee-to-elbows-chair-cross-body-crunches-bicycles" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/85</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Seat yourself comfortably at the edge of a solid chair, with your back straight and unsupported. Keep your feet planted about hip-width apart

With your hands placed gently behind your head find a stable comfort point with your glutes. This is the starting position

When ready, exhale and using your core for control, raise one knee towards your chest

At the same time, bring the opposite elbow across your body until it meets, or comes close to the raised knee.

After each crunch, return to the start position inhaling as you do so, bringing your foot back down to the ground]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:27+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Seated Lean Backs Chair Crunches]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/seated-lean-backs-chair-crunches" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/86</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Seat yourself comfortably at the edge of a solid chair, with your back straight and unsupported. Keep your feet planted about hip-width apart

With your arms crossed on your chest and hands flat on your shoulders (like Dracula) , find a stable comfort point with your glutes. This is the starting position

When ready, inhale and using your core for control, gently lean backward until your upper back comes into very light contact with the back of the chair

Exhale and contract your core to bring your body back up to the starting position]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:27+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Seated Single One Leg Balance Holds]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/seated-single-one-leg-balance-holds" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/88</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Seat yourself comfortably on a solid chair, with your back straight and unsupported. Keep your feet planted about hip-width apart.

Gently grip the chair seat under your thighs if this feels more comfortable for you.

When ready, keeping your back straight, lift one knee bringing it towards your chest.

Continue to lift until your foot is elevated about 2 – 6 inches from the ground (unless instructed otherwise). Hold for the designated amount of time before slowly lowering back down to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:27+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Resistanceweighted Crunches]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/resistanceweighted-crunches" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/76</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie flat on your back with your feet flat on the ground, with your knees bent at 90 degrees. Alternatively, you can place your feet up on a bench a few inches apart with your toes turned inwards and touching.

Hold a plate, dumbbell, kettlebell, or medicine ball securely above your head.

Keep your elbows locked.

Push your back down flat into the floor to isolate your abdominal muscles.

Gently curl your shoulders forward and up off the floor.

Continue to push down into the floor with your lower back.

Raise your shoulders about four to six inches only.

Hold and squeeze your abdominal muscles for a count of one.

Return to the start position in a smooth movement.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:26+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Scarecrows]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/scarecrows" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/81</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Hold a pair of dumbbells at your sides and keep them in a horizontal position.

While maintaining a tight core and flat back, pull the dumbbells out and upwards, leading with your elbows.

Pause when your upper arm is parallel with the floor.

Flip the dumbbells up so that they are above your shoulders and next to your head.

Pause and return to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:26+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Medicine Ball Slams]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/medicine-ball-slams" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/59</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[With slightly bent knees and a tight core, hold a medicine ball in front of you at hip-level.

Begin by raising the medicine ball upward above your head with both hands.

Keeping your elbows bent, forcefully throw the ball at the ground.

Catch the ball as it bounces back up, and bring it back up above your head.

Repeat this slam and catch movement.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:25+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Medicine Ball V Ups]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/medicine-ball-v-ups" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/60</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lie face up on with a medicine ball between your hands and your arms extended behind you. Keep your arms and legs straight and then raise your feet an inch off the floor.

Raise your torso and legs up at the same time and touch the medicine call to your feet. Hold for a moment.

Lower down to starting position with arms and ball behind your head.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:25+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Medicine Ball Wall Throw]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/medicine-ball-wall-throw" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/61</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand up straight with a tight core and flat back.

Holding a medicine ball with both hands, face a wall and make sure you have distanced yourself approximately 5 feet away.

Bring the medicine ball up and behind your head in an arc fashion.

Launch the ball forward towards the wall.

Catch the ball as it bounces back and bring it back up and behind your head.

Repeat the movement.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:25+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Palloff Press Oblique Iso Hold]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/palloff-press-oblique-iso-hold" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/67</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your left side next to a cable machine (you can also tie a resistance band to a wall). You should be side by side with the cable or band. Take the handle in your left hand.

Stand tall with a tight core and flat back. Your feet will be shoulder width apart. Clasp the handle with both hands. Begin by pushing the handle out in front of you.

Feel the tension in your abs and obliques. Hold this position for the prescribed amount of time. Slowly bring the handle back towards your body.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:25+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Medicine Ball Side Slams]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/medicine-ball-side-slams" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/56</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart and hold the medicine ball just below your chest.

Lift the ball high above your head, taking care to maintain a firm hold.

Bring the ball down to a slam on the right side of your body.

Squat to pick up the ball, being sure to bend your legs, and bring it back to the starting position.

Repeat the movement on the opposite side.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:24+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Medicine Ball Chest Pass]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/medicine-ball-chest-pass" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/57</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand up straight, facing a wall or a partner. Make sure there is approximately 5 feet of space between you.

Holding a medicine ball with both hands, bring it up to your chest level.

Focusing the tension in your chest, explosively toss the ball straight and forward against the wall or have your partner catch it.

Catch the ball as it bounces back and repeat the movement in rapid succession.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:24+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Medicine Ball Rotational Passes]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/medicine-ball-rotational-passes" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/58</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand up straight with your left side to a wall or a partner.

Holding a medicine ball with both hands, bring it up to your chest level.

Twisting with your body, explosively toss the ball with the right hand against the wall or have your partner catch it.

Catch the ball as it bounces back and twist back to the starting position.

Repeat the movement in rapid succession. Once finished, do it again on the right side.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:24+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Kettlebell Around The Worlds]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/kettlebell-around-the-worlds" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/47</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand with your feet about shoulder width apart.

Hold the kettlebell with both hands in an overhand grip in front of your pelvis.

Keeping your core strong, rotate the kettlebell around your body changing hands in the front and in the back.

Be sure to focus on your posture throughout the entire movement.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:23+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Kettlebell Deadlifts]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/kettlebell-deadlifts" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/48</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place a kettlebell on the ground. Step over the kettlebell so that it is in the center beneath you. Move your feet to shoulder-width or just outside of shoulder-width. Tighten your core and keep your chest up.

Begin by kicking your hips back and slightly bending your knees. Extend your arms down to grab onto the kettlebell.

Holding on to the kettlebell, drive your hips forward to stand back up. Slowly, reverse the movement by kicking your hips back and slightly bending the knees. Do not let your lower back arch.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:23+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Kettlebell Windmills]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/kettlebell-windmills" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/49</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Safely clean and press a kettlebell overhead.

Keep the kettlebell above you. Your elbow should be locked out.

Now push your butt toward the arm with the kettlebell. Bend from the hips, reaching for the floor with the opposite hand. Keep your gaze on the kettlebell during the movement.

Once you touch the floor, pause, make sure the arm is still locked out, and return to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:23+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Kneeling Cable Crunches]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/kneeling-cable-crunches" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/52</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Kneel in front of a cable station with a rope attachment connected to the top pulley.

Grip the rope attachment and place your wrists against your forehead.

Flex your hips slightly to take the weight and to hyperextend your lower back.

Keeping your hips stationary, bend at the waist so that your elbows travel down towards the middle of  your thighs. Hold for a count of one.

Return to the start position in a controlled movement and repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:23+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Hanging Knee Raises]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/hanging-knee-raises" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/36</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Position yourself underneath a pull-up bar. Reach overhead, taking a grip that is at or just outside of shoulder-width. Place a slight bend in the elbows at all times.

Breathe out forcefully as you bring your knees up and towards your chest. Minimize swinging by contracting your abdominals throughout. Pause at the top of the movement.

Slowly bring your knees to the starting position. Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:22+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Hanging Leg Raises To Bar]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/hanging-leg-raises-to-bar" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/38</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Assume a wide grip on a pull-up bar and hang so that your feet are not in contact with the ground.

Once steady, slowly lift your knees up towards your chest, doing your best to keep your legs fully extended.

Allow you upper back to drop backward to create balance and avoid swinging as your legs continue to rise.

Bring your toes up to touch the bar before slowly lowering them back down to the starting, hanging position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:22+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Hanging Windshield Wipers]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/hanging-windshield-wipers" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/39</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Assume a wide grip on a pull-up bar and hang so that your feet are not in contact with the ground.

Once steady, bring your toes up towards the the area on the left side of your body, keeping you legs straight.

Using your core and keeping your legs straight, rotate your hips so that your straightened legs pass in front of you.

Allow them travel to the right side of your body before reversing the motion and bringing them back]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:22+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Bosu Ball Plank To Push Up Walking Plank Up Downs]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/bosu-ball-plank-to-push-up-walking-plank-up-downs" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/20</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Start in the plank position with your elbows placed shoulder-width apart maintaining balance on the soft side of a Bosu ball

Press yourself up from the Bosu ball one arm at a time into a full push-up starting position, maintaining a strong core while keeping your body nice and straight.

Slowly return to the starting plank position the same way, lowering one arm at a time.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:21+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Bosu Ball Push Ups Pushups]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/bosu-ball-push-ups-pushups" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/21</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place a BOSU Ball on the ground with the blue rubber side facing down. Carefully, place a hand on each side. Take a push-up position by ensuring your elbows are slightly bent, your core is tight and your hips are level.

Bend at the elbows first, slowly lowering your body towards the BOSU Ball. Keep your core tight during the entire exercise. Pause once your upper arms are parallel with the floor. Push yourself back to the starting position, making sure not to completely straighten your elbows.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:21+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Bosu Ball Side Planks]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/bosu-ball-side-planks" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/22</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[With a Bosu ball round side up, place your forearm onto the center of the ball.

Stretch out your legs to a fully extended position and place your feet on the side, one on top of the other.

Use you core and upper legs to lift your body into the side plank position.

Remain in this position for the designated time with your hand either on your hip, or by your side.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:21+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Bosu Ball V Ups]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/bosu-ball-v-ups" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/23</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place a BOSU Ball on the ground with the blue rubber side facing up. Carefully, sit yourself in the middle of the BOSU Ball and place your hands behind you for balance. Bring your legs together and extend them in front of you. Contract your core and bring your feet off the ground. This is the starting position.

Slowly, bring your feet toward the ceiling and your upper thighs toward your body. Pause at the top of the movement. Your body will form a “V” shape. Focusing on the contraction, lower your legs but do not allow them to touch the floor.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:21+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Cable Core Rotation]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/cable-core-rotation" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/25</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Adjust the pulley handle to chest height. Step out and away from the weight. Feet are shoulder-width. Stand with a tight core and flat back. Push the handle out in front of you. Keep elbows slightly bent.

Twist from the hips. Move arms across the body, achieving a full extension.

Return to starting position.

Once complete, do the same amount of sets/reps on the other side.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:21+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Captains Chair Leg Knee Hip Raises]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/captains-chair-leg-knee-hip-raises" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/26</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place your forearms are on the pads or bars of the apparatus you are using and grip the handles or bars. Your arms should be bent at 90 degrees and your upper arms in a straight line with your sides.

Your torso should be straight and your lower back pressed against the pad of the bench if using one.

Keep your legs extended and pointing down to the floor. This is the start position.

Exhale and as you do so, lift your legs up in a smooth arc bending at the knees until your thighs are about parallel to the floor. Hold for a count of one.

Return to the start position in a smooth, controlled movement while inhaling.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:21+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Decline Bench Crunches Sit Ups]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/decline-bench-crunches-sit-ups" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/30</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Position yourself on a decline bench so that your feet are secured by the pads. Lay back and place your arms across your chest or behind your head.

Begin the movement by pulling yourself up by your abdominals. Do not force yourself up by pulling on your neck. Let your abs do all the work.

Once at the top, slowly lower yourself back down. Again, focus on the abs doing all of the work. Repeat by bringing yourself back up.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:21+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Dumbbell Weighted Leg Pull Ins]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/dumbbell-weighted-leg-pull-ins" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/33</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Stand a dumbbell on one of its plates about 2 feet away from the edge of a bench and sit comfortably on the edge of that bench, using you hand-grip for support. Fully extend your legs towards the dumbbell.

Using your amazing foot-eye coordination, pin each foot underneath the top plate of the standing dumbbell, on either side of its bar.

Bring your knees in towards your chest, taking care not to drop the dumbbell in the process, and hold them as close as you can to your chest for 1 second.

Extend the legs back down towards the floor to the starting position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:21+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Gymnastic Ring L Holds]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/gymnastic-ring-l-holds" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/35</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Using a box, mount the rings with your palms facing inward, keeping your arms straight and close to your body in a support position.

Raise your legs out in front of you until they run parallel to the floor. The shape of your body will form an ‘L’.

Hold this position for as long as necessary by fully engaging your core.

Lower your legs back into the support position, allow you body to come back down to the box, and give yourself a little ‘self-five’.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:21+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Bosu Ball Chest Dumbbell Flyes Flies]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/bosu-ball-chest-dumbbell-flyes-flies" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/15</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Begin by sitting on the floor with your lower back against the side of the Bosu ball, and with the dumbbells resting on your upper thighs.

Lower yourself back onto the Bosu ball while bringing the dumbbells onto your chest. Naturally you should create a straight bridge from your knees to your shoulders.

Extend the dumbbells upward so that they are directly above your chest, without locking your arms, while keeping you hands internally rotated.

Lower the the dumbbells away from each other, opening your chest while creating tension. Be sure not to lower the dumbbells past your shoulder line.

Bring the dumbbells back inwards to meet in the central starting position. Like hugging a barrel.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:20+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Bosu Ball Leg Pull In Knee Tucks]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/bosu-ball-leg-pull-in-knee-tucks" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/16</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place a BOSU Ball on the ground with the blue rubber side facing up. Carefully, sit yourself in the middle of the BOSU Ball and place your hands by your side for balance. Bring your knees towards your chest and hold this position.

Slowly, extend your legs out while keeping a slight bend in your knees. Simultaneously, lean back while focusing the contraction on your core. Keep your balance with your elbows and forearms. Pause, hold the contraction, then return to the starting position.

Repeat.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:20+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Bosu Ball Mountain Climbers]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/bosu-ball-mountain-climbers" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/17</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place a BOSU Ball on the ground with the blue rubber side facing down. Carefully, place a hand on each side. Take a push-up position. Make sure your core is tight and hips are level.

Bring your left knee up and towards your chest. Focus on contracting your core. Return your foot to the ground and repeat on the other side.

Continue alternating until the set is finished.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:20+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Bosu Ball Plank]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/bosu-ball-plank" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/18</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place a BOSU Ball on the ground with the blue rubber side facing up. Carefully, place your elbows on each side of the rubber side. Take a push-up position. Make sure your feet are together, core is tight and hips are level.

Brace your body on the BOSU Ball while focusing the entire contraction in your core. Keep hips from dipping by driving them up at a slight angle if you feel yourself dropping.

Hold this position for the entire set.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:20+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Bosu Ball Plank Leg Lifts]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/bosu-ball-plank-leg-lifts" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/19</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Place a BOSU Ball on the ground with the blue rubber side facing up. Carefully, place your elbows on each side of the rubber side. Take a push-up position. Make sure your feet are together, core is tight and hips are level.

Slowly, raise your left foot up in the air. Pause, feel the contraction in your glutes and hip flexors then slowly descend. Repeat on the other side.

Continue alternating until the set is finished.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:20+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Windshield Wipers With Barbell]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/windshield-wipers-with-barbell" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/4</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Hold a lightly-loaded barbell directly above your chest, and keep your back in full contact with the floor.

Lift both legs towards the left plate on the barbell and do your best to touch the plate lightly with your toes.

Lower both legs down to the central position being sure not to bounce them off the ground.

Lift both legs towards the right plate on the barbell and do your best to touch the plate lightly with your toes.

Lower both legs down to the central position; this completes one rep.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:19+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Battle Rope Snakes]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/battle-rope-snakes" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/5</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Holding a battle rope in each hand, slightly bend at the knees and maintain a tight core.

With your hands at core level, begin the movement by alternating and bringing each rope up by lifting your arms

Find a rhythm as you bring each rope up and then back down again in a hammering motion.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:19+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Battle Rope Double Arm Slams]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/battle-rope-double-arm-slams" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/6</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Holding a battle rope in each hand, slightly bend at the knees and maintain a tight core.

In an explosive movement, bring the ropes upward to your shoulder level as you perform a small jump in the air.

At the top of the movement, immediately come down into a squatting position and slam the ropes downward to the ground.

Repeat the movement, ensuring you keep the ropes in the same pattern.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:19+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Battle Rope Double Waves]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/battle-rope-double-waves" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/7</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Holding a battle rope in each hand, slightly bend at the knees and maintain a tight core.

Synchronize the ropes to follow an up and down pattern.

Bring the ropes upward together to your shoulder level then downward to hip level and immediately back up.

Repeat the movement, ensuring you keep the ropes together.

Do not lock out your elbows at any point during the exercise.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:19+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Battle Rope Jumping Jacks]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/battle-rope-jumping-jacks" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/8</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Holding a battle rope in each hand, start with your hands at your sides.

Forcefully, push off the ground into a small jump and extend your legs to each side.

At the same time, bring the ropes up above your head.

Jump again, bringing your feet together, and moving your arms back down towards your hips.

Repeat the movement, mimicking a traditional jumping jack.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:19+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Battle Rope Side To Side Swings]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/battle-rope-side-to-side-swings" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/9</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Take a battle rope in each hand, then bring your hands together. Keep the ropes around core height.

Keep a slight bend in your knees and keep your core braced.

In one motion, forcefully swing the ropes to the left while keeping your legs braced and knees slightly bent.

Reverse the motion, bringing the ropes to the right.

Continue swinging the ropes side to side while maintaining a tight and braced stance.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:19+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Battle Rope Squatting Alternating Waves]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/battle-rope-squatting-alternating-waves" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/10</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Holding a battle rope in each hand, bend at the knees and drive the hips back while you maintain a tight core.

From this squat position, bring the left rope up as you move the right rope down.

Immediately, bring the right rope up and move the left rope down.

Keep repeating this alternating motion while remaining in the squat position.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:19+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Ab Crunch Machine]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/ab-crunch-machine" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/1</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sit on the ab machine and select a slight resistance. Position your feet under the pads and grab hold of the top handles.

Make sure your arms are bent at 90 degrees and rest your triceps on the pads.

Begin lifting your legs up as you engage your abs and crunch your upper torso. Exhale as you do so.

Pause and slowly return to starting position as you inhale.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:18+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Ab Roller Wheel Rollout]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/ab-roller-wheel-rollout" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/2</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Kneel on the floor on all fours and place the ab roller in front of you.

Grab hold of either end of the roller with each hand.

Engage your abs and slowly roll the roller forward in a straight line until your body stretches in a straight position.

Try to roll down as far as you can without touching the floor.

Inhale in as you roll down.

Pull yourself back to the starting position by exhaling and rolling back slowly. Maintain tight abs throughout the movement.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:18+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Agility Ladder Drills]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://raviyafitness.com/exercises/agility-ladder-drills" />
            <id>https://raviyafitness.com/3</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Bhargav Raviya]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Lay out the agility ladder on a non-slip surface.

Perform a routine of choice.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-06-03T06:19:18+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
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