Exercise Library

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Intermediate StrengthBarbell

Barbell Bench Press

The classic barbell press for building raw chest strength and mass.

ChestShouldersTriceps
Beginner StrengthDumbbell

Dumbbell Bench Press

A bench press variation with dumbbells for a greater range of motion.

ChestShouldersTriceps
Intermediate StrengthBarbell

Incline Barbell Bench Press

A bench press on an incline that shifts emphasis to the upper chest.

ChestShouldersTriceps
Intermediate StrengthDumbbell

Incline Dumbbell Bench Press

Dumbbell pressing on an incline bench for upper chest development.

ChestShouldersTriceps
Intermediate StrengthBarbell

Decline Bench Press

A pressing variation on a decline bench that targets the lower chest.

ChestTriceps
Beginner StrengthDumbbell

Dumbbell Flyes

An isolation move that stretches and squeezes the chest through a wide arc.

Chest
Beginner StrengthDumbbell

Incline Dumbbell Flyes

A fly variation on an incline bench that emphasizes the upper chest.

ChestShoulders
Beginner StrengthCable

Cable Crossover

A standing cable move that keeps constant tension on the chest through the full range.

Chest
Beginner StrengthCable

Standing Cable Fly

A mid-height cable fly for even chest tension from a standing position.

Chest
Beginner StrengthMachine

Pec Deck Machine

A guided machine fly that isolates the chest with minimal technique demands.

Chest
Intermediate StrengthDumbbell

Close-Grip Dumbbell Press

A dumbbell press with the weights touching, adding triceps emphasis.

ChestTriceps
Intermediate StrengthDumbbell

Dumbbell Pullover

A classic movement that stretches the chest and lats through an overhead arc.

ChestBack
Beginner StrengthMachine

Smith Machine Bench Press

A guided-bar bench press that removes the need to balance the weight.

ChestShouldersTriceps
Beginner StrengthPlate

Svend Press

A plate-squeeze press that keeps constant tension on the inner chest.

ChestShoulders
Beginner StrengthDumbbell

Neutral-Grip Dumbbell Press

A palms-facing bench press that is easier on the shoulder joints.

ChestTricepsShoulders
Intermediate StrengthBarbell

Conventional Deadlift

The full-body pull that builds more raw strength than almost any other lift.

Lower BackHamstringsGlutes +1
Beginner StrengthCable

Lat Pulldown

A machine pulldown that builds back width for lifters who cannot yet do pull-ups.

LatsBiceps
Beginner StrengthCable

Close-Grip Lat Pulldown

A pulldown variation with a narrow handle that extends the range of motion.

LatsBiceps
Beginner StrengthCable

Straight-Arm Lat Pulldown

An isolation pulldown that hits the lats without involving the biceps.

Lats
Intermediate StrengthBarbell

Bent-Over Barbell Row

A heavy horizontal pull that builds thickness across the entire back.

BackLatsBiceps
Beginner StrengthDumbbell

One-Arm Dumbbell Row

A unilateral row supported on a bench that isolates each side of the back.

BackLatsBiceps
Beginner StrengthCable

Seated Cable Row

A seated horizontal pull that builds mid-back thickness.

BackUpper BackBiceps
Intermediate StrengthBarbell

T-Bar Row

A chest-supported or bent-over row using a landmine-style bar for heavy back work.

BackUpper BackLats
Intermediate StrengthLandmine

Landmine Row

A bent-over row using a landmine-anchored barbell for a natural pulling path.

BackLatsBiceps
Beginner StrengthMachine

Machine Row

A chest-supported machine row that removes lower back strain from the equation.

BackUpper BackLats
Beginner StrengthCable

Face Pull

A cable pull to face level that strengthens the upper back and rear shoulders.

Upper BackRear Delts
Intermediate StrengthBarbell

Rack Pull

A partial deadlift from knee height that overloads the top-end back muscles.

Lower BackBackTraps
Beginner StrengthCable

Reverse-Grip Lat Pulldown

An underhand-grip pulldown that brings more biceps into a lat-focused pull.

LatsBiceps
Intermediate StrengthBarbell

Overhead Press

A standing barbell press that builds total shoulder strength and stability.

ShouldersTricepsCore
Beginner StrengthDumbbell

Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press

A seated press that isolates the shoulders with less lower-body involvement.

ShouldersTriceps
Intermediate StrengthDumbbell

Arnold Press

A rotating dumbbell press that works all three heads of the shoulder.

ShouldersTriceps
Beginner StrengthDumbbell

Dumbbell Lateral Raise

The go-to isolation move for building wider, rounder shoulders.

Shoulders
Beginner StrengthCable

Cable Lateral Raise

A cable version of the lateral raise that keeps tension on through the bottom of the rep.

Shoulders
Beginner StrengthDumbbell

Front Raise

An isolation raise that targets the front head of the shoulder.

Shoulders
Beginner StrengthDumbbell

Bent-Over Reverse Fly

A bent-over raise that targets the rear delts, often a lagging area.

Rear DeltsUpper Back
Beginner StrengthMachine

Smith Machine Shoulder Press

A guided-bar overhead press that removes the balance component.

ShouldersTriceps
Beginner StrengthMachine

Machine Shoulder Press

A fixed-path pressing machine that is easy on the joints and simple to learn.

ShouldersTriceps
Beginner StrengthMachine

Machine Reverse Fly

A chest-supported machine fly that isolates the rear delts.

Rear DeltsUpper Back
Beginner StrengthBarbell

Seated Barbell Shoulder Press

A seated barbell press that removes leg drive for a stricter shoulder movement.

ShouldersTriceps
Intermediate StrengthCable

Single-Arm Cable Lateral Raise

A crossbody cable raise that isolates one shoulder at a time.

Shoulders
Beginner StrengthDumbbell

Standing Dumbbell Front Raise

A standing raise that isolates the front deltoid.

Shoulders
Beginner StrengthBands

Band Pull-Apart

A simple band exercise that strengthens the rear shoulders and improves posture.

Rear DeltsUpper Back
Beginner StrengthPlate

Plate Front Raise

A front raise using a weight plate for a slightly different grip and feel.

Shoulders
Intermediate StrengthBarbell

Behind-the-Neck Press

An overhead press variation lowered behind the neck for lifters with the mobility for it.

ShouldersTriceps
Beginner StrengthCable

Cable Internal Rotation

A low-load rotator cuff exercise that supports shoulder health.

Shoulders
Beginner StrengthBarbell

Standing Barbell Curl

The classic mass-building curl for overall bicep size.

Biceps
Beginner StrengthEZ Bar

EZ-Bar Curl

A curl using an angled bar that is easier on the wrists than a straight bar.

Biceps
Beginner StrengthDumbbell

Standing Dumbbell Curl

A staple dumbbell curl that lets each arm move independently.

Biceps
Intermediate StrengthDumbbell

Incline Dumbbell Curl

A curl performed on an incline bench that stretches the biceps at the bottom.

Biceps
Beginner StrengthDumbbell

Hammer Curl

A neutral-grip curl that builds the brachialis and forearms alongside the biceps.

BicepsForearms
Beginner StrengthDumbbell

Cross-Body Hammer Curl

A hammer curl variation that curls the dumbbell across the body.

BicepsForearms
Beginner StrengthDumbbell

Concentration Curl

A seated single-arm curl that removes momentum for a strict peak contraction.

Biceps
Beginner StrengthCable

Cable Curl

A curl performed on a low pulley that keeps constant tension on the biceps.

Biceps
Beginner StrengthEZ Bar

EZ-Bar Preacher Curl

A preacher bench curl that isolates the biceps by locking the upper arms in place.

Biceps
Beginner StrengthBarbell

Barbell Preacher Curl

A straight-bar version of the preacher curl for strict bicep isolation.

Biceps
Beginner StrengthDumbbell

Spider Curl

A curl done face-down on an incline bench that isolates the biceps peak.

Biceps
Intermediate StrengthDumbbell

Zottman Curl

A curl that flips grip at the top, training biceps and forearms in one movement.

BicepsForearms
Beginner StrengthMachine

Machine Bicep Curl

A guided curl machine that isolates the biceps with a fixed path.

Biceps
Intermediate StrengthBarbell

Barbell Drag Curl

A curl variation that drags the bar up your torso to reduce shoulder involvement.

Biceps
Beginner StrengthBarbell

Reverse-Grip Barbell Curl

An overhand-grip curl that shifts emphasis toward the forearms.

ForearmsBiceps
Beginner StrengthDumbbell

Alternating Seated Dumbbell Curl

A seated curl done one arm at a time to prevent momentum from creeping in.

Biceps
Intermediate StrengthBarbell

Close-Grip Bench Press

A narrow-grip bench press that shifts most of the load onto the triceps.

TricepsChest
Intermediate StrengthEZ Bar

EZ-Bar Skullcrusher

A lying extension that stretches and overloads the triceps hard.

Triceps
Beginner StrengthDumbbell

Overhead Dumbbell Tricep Extension

An overhead extension that stretches the long head of the triceps.

Triceps
Beginner StrengthCable

Rope Tricep Pushdown

A cable pushdown with a rope attachment that allows the hands to split apart at the bottom.

Triceps
Beginner StrengthCable

Straight-Bar Tricep Pushdown

A cable pushdown with a straight bar for a classic triceps pump.

Triceps
Beginner StrengthDumbbell

Dumbbell Tricep Kickback

A bent-over isolation move that squeezes the triceps at full extension.

Triceps
Intermediate StrengthDumbbell

One-Arm Overhead Dumbbell Extension

A single-arm overhead extension that isolates each triceps individually.

Triceps
Beginner StrengthBarbell

French Press

A seated or standing overhead barbell extension for the triceps.

Triceps
Beginner StrengthDumbbell

Dumbbell Floor Press

A floor-based press that limits range of motion to protect the shoulders while overloading triceps.

TricepsChest
Beginner StrengthCable

Cable Overhead Tricep Extension

An overhead cable extension that keeps constant tension on the long head.

Triceps
Intermediate StrengthBarbell

Lying Barbell Tricep Extension

A straight-bar lying extension, also known as the skull crusher.

Triceps
Beginner StrengthMachine

Machine Tricep Extension

A guided extension machine that isolates the triceps with a fixed path.

Triceps
Beginner StrengthBarbell

Seated Barbell Wrist Curl

A seated curl that isolates the wrist flexors for forearm size.

Forearms
Beginner StrengthBarbell

Barbell Reverse Wrist Curl

A wrist extension movement that balances out the forearm flexors.

Forearms
Beginner StrengthDumbbell

Dumbbell Wrist Curl

A single-arm wrist curl using a dumbbell for independent forearm work.

Forearms
Beginner StrengthDumbbell

Dumbbell Farmer's Carry

A loaded carry that builds crushing grip strength and core stability.

ForearmsTrapsCore
Beginner StrengthNone

Wrist Roller

A rolling device that builds forearm endurance through continuous wrist rotation.

Forearms
Intermediate StrengthPlate

Plate Pinch Carry

A pinch-grip carry using smooth plates for serious grip strength.

Forearms
Beginner StrengthBarbell

Behind-the-Back Barbell Wrist Curl

A standing wrist curl performed with the bar behind the glutes.

Forearms
Beginner StrengthCable

Cable Wrist Curl

A wrist curl using a low pulley for smooth, constant resistance.

Forearms
Beginner StrengthKettlebell

Kettlebell Farmer's Carry

A loaded carry using kettlebells, which challenge grip differently than dumbbells.

ForearmsTrapsCore
Intermediate StrengthDumbbell

Thick-Grip Farmers Carry

A farmers carry using thick grip attachments to maximize forearm demand.

ForearmsTraps
Beginner StrengthDumbbell

One-Arm Dumbbell Wrist Curl

A single-arm wrist curl over a bench for a deeper stretch and stronger squeeze.

Forearms
Intermediate StrengthDumbbell

Weighted Crunch

A crunch with added resistance held against the chest for extra ab overload.

Abs
Beginner StrengthCable

Cable Crunch

A kneeling crunch against cable resistance that allows for progressive overload.

Abs
Beginner StrengthCable

Standing Cable Crunch

A standing version of the cable crunch for lifters who prefer not to kneel.

Abs
Intermediate StrengthExercise Ball

Exercise Ball Crunch

A crunch performed on a stability ball for a deeper stretch at the bottom.

Abs
Intermediate StrengthBarbell

Barbell Rollout

A rolling movement using a loaded barbell that demands serious core control.

AbsCore
Beginner StrengthCable

Pallof Press

An anti-rotation press that trains the core to resist twisting forces.

CoreObliques
Unrated StrengthDumbbell

Dumbbell Side Bend

A standing lateral bend that isolates the obliques on each side.

Obliques
Unrated StrengthNone

Wood Chop

A rotational chopping motion, often done with a cable or medicine ball, that trains the obliques through rotation.

ObliquesCore
Unrated StrengthLandmine

Landmine Rotation

A rotational core exercise using a landmine-anchored barbell.

ObliquesCore
Unrated StrengthBarbell

Seated Barbell Twist

A seated rotational movement using a barbell across the shoulders.

ObliquesAbs
Unrated StrengthCable

Half-Kneeling Cable Chop

A kneeling chopping motion against cable resistance that limits hip involvement.

ObliquesCore
Unrated StrengthCable

Tall Kneeling Cable Lift

A kneeling lifting motion against a low cable that trains rotation upward.

ObliquesCore
Unrated StrengthCable

Split-Stance Cable Chop

A standing chop performed in a staggered stance for added stability demand.

ObliquesCore
Unrated StrengthCable

Low Cable Wood Chop

A chopping motion pulling from low to high across the body.

ObliquesCore
Unrated StrengthLandmine

Tall Kneeling Landmine Lift

A kneeling rotational lift using a landmine-anchored barbell.

ObliquesCore
Intermediate StrengthBarbell

Barbell Back Squat

The king of lower body exercises for building total leg strength and mass.

QuadricepsGlutesHamstrings +1
Intermediate StrengthBarbell

Front Squat

A front-loaded squat variation that emphasizes the quads and upright posture.

QuadricepsCoreGlutes
Beginner StrengthDumbbell

Dumbbell Goblet Squat

A beginner-friendly squat that teaches proper squat mechanics.

QuadricepsGlutesCore
Beginner StrengthMachine

Leg Press

A machine-based squat pattern that allows safe heavy loading of the legs.

QuadricepsGlutesHamstrings
Beginner StrengthMachine

Leg Extension

A machine isolation move that targets the quads directly.

Quadriceps
Beginner StrengthDumbbell

Dumbbell Lunge

A single-leg movement that builds strength, balance, and coordination.

QuadricepsGlutesHamstrings
Intermediate StrengthDumbbell

Bulgarian Split Squat

A rear-foot-elevated split squat that heavily challenges balance and single-leg strength.

QuadricepsGlutes
Beginner StrengthMachine

Machine Hack Squat

A guided squat machine that heavily targets the quads with back support.

QuadricepsGlutes
Intermediate StrengthDumbbell

Dumbbell Step-Up

A functional single-leg movement stepping up onto a box or bench.

QuadricepsGlutes
Beginner StrengthDumbbell

Dumbbell Split Squat

A stationary lunge variation that builds single-leg strength without the balance demands of walking lunges.

QuadricepsGlutes
Intermediate StrengthBarbell

Barbell Reverse Lunge

A lunge stepping backward with a barbell, which is easier on the knees than a forward lunge.

QuadricepsGlutes
Beginner StrengthMachine

Smith Machine Squat

A guided-bar squat that removes the balance demands of a free barbell squat.

QuadricepsGlutes
Intermediate StrengthBarbell

Barbell Lunge

A loaded lunge with a barbell on the back for added resistance.

QuadricepsGlutesHamstrings
Intermediate StrengthBarbell

Romanian Deadlift

A hip-hinge movement that targets the hamstrings and glutes through a deep stretch.

HamstringsGlutesLower Back
Beginner StrengthDumbbell

Dumbbell Stiff-Leg Deadlift

A hamstring-focused hinge performed with dumbbells and mostly straight legs.

HamstringsGlutesLower Back
Beginner StrengthMachine

Lying Leg Curl

A machine isolation move performed face-down that targets the hamstrings.

Hamstrings
Beginner StrengthMachine

Seated Leg Curl

A seated version of the leg curl that some lifters find more comfortable on the lower back.

Hamstrings
Beginner StrengthMachine

Single-Leg Curl

A unilateral leg curl that fixes strength imbalances between legs.

Hamstrings
Intermediate StrengthBarbell

Good Morning

A hip-hinge with the bar on your back that builds posterior chain strength.

HamstringsLower BackGlutes
Beginner StrengthTrap Bar

Trap Bar Deadlift

A deadlift variation using a hexagonal bar that is easier on the lower back.

HamstringsGlutesQuadriceps
Intermediate StrengthDumbbell

Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift

A balance-challenging hinge that trains the hamstrings unilaterally.

HamstringsGlutes
Intermediate StrengthExercise Ball

Exercise Ball Leg Curl

A hamstring curl performed lying on your back with your heels on a stability ball.

HamstringsGlutesCore
Beginner StrengthCable

Cable Pull-Through

A hip-hinge pattern using a low cable that teaches the hip hinge with less lower-back stress.

HamstringsGlutes
Intermediate StrengthKettlebell

Kettlebell Single-Leg Deadlift

A single-leg hinge using a kettlebell that builds balance alongside hamstring strength.

HamstringsGlutesCore
Intermediate StrengthLandmine

Landmine Romanian Deadlift

A Romanian deadlift variation using a landmine-anchored barbell for a smooth hinge path.

HamstringsGlutesLower Back
Intermediate StrengthBarbell

Barbell Hip Thrust

The most effective barbell movement for building glute size and strength.

GlutesHamstrings
Intermediate StrengthBarbell

Barbell Glute Bridge

A loaded floor bridge that adds resistance once the bodyweight version gets easy.

GlutesHamstrings
Beginner StrengthCable

Cable Glute Kickback

A cable isolation move that lets you kick a leg back against resistance.

Glutes
Beginner StrengthMachine

Standing Glute Kickback Machine

A machine-guided kickback that isolates the glutes with a fixed path.

Glutes
Beginner StrengthBands

Banded Glute Bridge

A glute bridge with a resistance band above the knees to add outward tension.

GlutesAbductors
Intermediate StrengthDumbbell

Curtsy Lunge

A cross-behind lunge variation that targets the glutes from a different angle.

GlutesQuadriceps
Beginner StrengthMachine

Smith Machine Hip Thrust

A hip thrust using a guided bar for a stable, repeatable bar path.

GlutesHamstrings
Beginner StrengthMachine

Standing Machine Calf Raise

A standing machine raise that is the staple calf-building movement.

Calves
Beginner StrengthMachine

Seated Calf Raise

A seated raise that targets the soleus with the knee in a bent position.

Calves
Beginner StrengthMachine

Leg Press Calf Raise

A calf raise performed on the leg press machine for heavy loading.

Calves
Beginner StrengthDumbbell

Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise

A standing raise using dumbbells for a simple, equipment-light calf builder.

Calves
Beginner StrengthMachine

Smith Machine Calf Raise

A standing calf raise using a guided bar for stable heavy loading.

Calves
Beginner StrengthBarbell

Standing Barbell Calf Raise

A free-weight calf raise with a barbell across the back.

Calves
Beginner StrengthDumbbell

Seated Dumbbell Calf Raise

A seated raise using a dumbbell on the knee for simple soleus training.

Calves
Beginner StrengthBarbell

Barbell Shrug

A simple shoulder shrug with a barbell for building trap thickness.

Traps
Beginner StrengthDumbbell

Dumbbell Shrug

A dumbbell version of the shrug that allows a slightly greater range of motion.

Traps
Beginner StrengthBarbell

Barbell Upright Row

A vertical pulling movement that builds the traps and side delts together.

TrapsShoulders
Beginner StrengthCable

Cable Shrug

A shrug performed on a low cable for constant tension throughout the rep.

Traps
Beginner StrengthTrap Bar

Trap Bar Farmer's Walk

A heavy loaded carry using a trap bar that builds traps and overall strength.

TrapsForearmsCore
Advanced StrengthBarbell

Snatch-Grip High Pull

An explosive pulling movement borrowed from Olympic lifting that builds the traps and power.

TrapsShouldersBack
Beginner StrengthBarbell

Behind-the-Back Barbell Shrug

A shrug variation with the bar held behind the body for a slightly different angle.

Traps
Intermediate StrengthKettlebell

Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift High Pull

A combination movement that pairs a sumo deadlift with an upright row pull.

TrapsShouldersGlutes
Beginner StrengthDumbbell

Seated Dumbbell Shrug

A seated shrug variation that removes any lower-body momentum from the lift.

Traps
Intermediate StrengthBarbell

Overhead Barbell Shrug

A shrug performed with the bar held overhead, targeting the upper traps from a different angle.

TrapsShoulders
Beginner StrengthMachine

Hip Adduction Machine

A seated machine that isolates the inner thigh muscles.

Adductors
Beginner StrengthCable

Cable Hip Adduction

A standing cable move that trains the inner thigh through hip adduction.

Adductors
Beginner StrengthDumbbell

Sumo Squat

A wide-stance squat that places extra emphasis on the inner thighs.

AdductorsGlutesQuadriceps
Beginner StrengthMachine

Hip Abduction Machine

A seated machine that isolates the outer hip and glute medius.

Abductors
Beginner StrengthCable

Cable Hip Abduction

A standing cable move that trains the outer hip through hip abduction.

Abductors
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