Barbell Curl
The Barbell Curl is a standing arm exercise that trains both biceps at the same time. The forearms help hold and control the bar while the elbows bend. Since both hands share...
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The Barbell Curl is a standing arm exercise that trains both biceps at the same time. The forearms help hold and control the bar while the elbows bend. Since both hands share...
Read exercise guideBarbell Curls Lying Against an Incline use a bench to support the torso while the arms hang downward. The supported position reduces the ability to swing the upper body and ke...
Read exercise guideThe Barbell Deadlift lifts a bar from the floor to a standing position. The legs and hips produce much of the force while the back, lats, traps, forearms, and trunk keep the l...
Read exercise guideThe Barbell Full Squat is a back squat performed through a deep range. The quadriceps provide much of the effort, while the glutes, hamstrings, calves, and lower back help con...
Read exercise guideThe Barbell Glute Bridge is performed on the floor with a bar positioned across the hips. The glutes extend the hips against the load, while the hamstrings and calves assist w...
Read exercise guideThe Barbell Guillotine Bench Press is a bench press variation that lowers the bar toward the upper chest or neck area with the elbows positioned farther outward. This creates...
Read exercise guideThe Barbell Hack Squat is a free-weight squat variation in which the bar is held behind the legs. The quadriceps perform most of the lower-body work, while the hamstrings and...
Read exercise guideThe Barbell Hip Thrust places a loaded bar across the hips while the shoulder blades rest against a bench. The glutes drive the hips upward, with the hamstrings and calves ass...
Read exercise guideThe Barbell Incline Bench Press is performed on an angled bench and trains the chest, shoulders, and triceps. Compared with a flat bench press, the incline generally increases...
Read exercise guideThe Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise is a small-range exercise performed while lying on an incline bench with the bar held above the chest. Instead of bending the elbows, you mo...
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