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Sled Row
Beginner

Sled Row

Attach dual handles to a sled connected by a rope or chain. Load the sled to an appropriate weight. Face the sled, backing up until there is some tension in the line.

Middle Back
Biceps
+1
Other
Smith Incline Shoulder Raise
Beginner

Smith Incline Shoulder Raise

Place an incline bench underneath the smith machine. Place the barbell at a height that you can reach when lying down and your arms are almost fully extended. Once the weight you need is selected, lie down on the incline bench and make sure your shoulders are aligned right under the barbell.

Shoulders
Chest
Barbell
Smith Machine Behind the Back Shrug
Beginner

Smith Machine Behind the Back Shrug

With the bar at thigh level, load an appropriate weight.

Traps
Shoulders
Machine
Smith Machine Bench Press
Beginner

Smith Machine Bench Press

Place a flat bench underneath the smith machine. Now place the barbell at a height that you can reach when lying down and your arms are almost fully extended. Once the weight you need is selected, lie down on the flat bench. Using a pronated grip that is wider than shoulder width, unlock the bar from the rack and hold it straight over you with your arms locked. This will be your starting position.

Chest
Shoulders
+1
Machine
Smith Machine Bent Over Row
Beginner

Smith Machine Bent Over Row

Set the barbell attached to the smith machine to a height that is about 2 inches below your knees.

Middle Back
Biceps
+2
Machine
Smith Machine Calf Raise
Beginner

Smith Machine Calf Raise

Place a block or weight plate below the bar on the Smith machine. Set the bar to a position that best matches your height. Once the correct height is chosen and the bar is loaded, step onto the plates with the balls of your feet and place the bar on the back of your shoulders.

Calves
Machine
Smith Machine Close-Grip Bench Press
Beginner

Smith Machine Close-Grip Bench Press

Place a flat bench underneath the smith machine. Place the barbell at a height that you can reach when lying down and your arms are almost fully extended. Once the weight you need is selected, lie down on the flat bench. Using a close and pronated grip (palms facing forward) that is around shoulder width, unlock the bar from the rack and hold it straight over you with your arms locked. This will be your starting position.

Triceps
Chest
+1
Machine
Smith Machine Decline Press
Beginner

Smith Machine Decline Press

Position a decline bench in the rack so that the bar will be above your chest. Load an appropriate weight and take your place on the bench.

Chest
Shoulders
+1
Machine
Smith Machine Hang Power Clean
Intermediate

Smith Machine Hang Power Clean

Position the bar at knee height and load it to an appropriate weight.

Hamstrings
Glutes
+4
Machine
Smith Machine Hip Raise
Beginner

Smith Machine Hip Raise

Position a bench in the rack and load the bar to an appropriate weight. Lie down on the bench, placing the bottom of your feet against the bar. Unlock the bar and extend your legs. You may need to use your hands to assist you. For added stability grasp the sides of the Smith Machine. This will be your starting position.

Core
Machine
Smith Machine Incline Bench Press
Beginner

Smith Machine Incline Bench Press

Place an incline bench underneath the smith machine. Place the barbell at a height that you can reach when lying down and your arms are almost fully extended. Once the weight you need is selected, lie down on the incline bench and make sure your upper chest is aligned with the barbell. Using a pronated grip (palms facing forward) that is wider than shoulder width, unlock the bar from the rack and hold it straight over you with your arms locked. This will be your starting position.

Chest
Shoulders
+1
Machine
Smith Machine Leg Press
Intermediate

Smith Machine Leg Press

Position a Smith machine bar a couple feet off of the ground. Ensure that it is resting on the safeties. After loading the bar to an appropriate weight, lie underneath the bar. Place the middle of your feet on the bar, tucking your knees to your chest. This will be your starting position.

Quadriceps
Calves
+2
Machine
Smith Machine One-Arm Upright Row
Beginner

Smith Machine One-Arm Upright Row

With the bar at thigh level, load an appropriate weight.

Shoulders
Biceps
+1
Machine
Smith Machine Overhead Shoulder Press
Beginner

Smith Machine Overhead Shoulder Press

To begin, place a flat bench (or preferably one with back support) underneath a smith machine. Position the barbell at a height so that when seated on the flat bench, the arms must be almost fully extended to reach the barbell.

Shoulders
Triceps
Machine
Smith Machine Pistol Squat
Intermediate

Smith Machine Pistol Squat

To begin, first set the bar to a position that best matches your height. Step under it and position the bar across the back of your shoulders.

Quadriceps
Calves
+2
Machine
Smith Machine Reverse Calf Raises
Beginner

Smith Machine Reverse Calf Raises

Adjust the barbell on the smith machine to fit your height and align a raised platform right under the bar.

Calves
Machine
Smith Machine Squat
Beginner

Smith Machine Squat

To begin, first set the bar on the height that best matches your height. Once the correct height is chosen and the bar is loaded, step under the bar and place the back of your shoulders (slightly below the neck) across it.

Quadriceps
Calves
+3
Machine
Smith Machine Stiff-Legged Deadlift
Beginner

Smith Machine Stiff-Legged Deadlift

To begin, set the bar on the smith machine to a height that is around the middle of your thighs. Once the correct height is chosen and the bar is loaded, grasp the bar using a pronated (palms forward) grip that is shoulder width apart. You may need some wrist wraps if using a significant amount of weight.

Hamstrings
Glutes
+1
Machine
Smith Machine Upright Row
Beginner

Smith Machine Upright Row

To begin, set the bar on the smith machine to a height that is around the middle of your thighs. Once the correct height is chosen and the bar is loaded, grasp the bar using a pronated (palms forward) grip that is shoulder width apart. You may need some wrist wraps if using a significant amount of weight.

Traps
Biceps
+2
Machine
Smith Single-Leg Split Squat
Beginner

Smith Single-Leg Split Squat

To begin, place a flat bench 2-3 feet behind the smith machine. Then, set the bar on the height that best matches your height. Once the correct height is chosen and the bar is loaded, step under the bar and place the back of your shoulders (slightly below the neck) across it.

Quadriceps
Calves
+2
Machine
Snatch
Intermediate

Snatch

Place your feet at a shoulder width stance with the barbell resting right above the connection between the toes and the rest of the foot.

Quadriceps
Biceps
+6
Barbell
Snatch Balance
Intermediate

Snatch Balance

Begin with the feet in the pulling position, the bar racked across the back of the shoulders, and the hands placed in a wide snatch grip.

Quadriceps
Calves
+4
Barbell
Snatch Deadlift
Intermediate

Snatch Deadlift

The snatch deadlift strengthens the first pull of the snatch. Begin with a wide snatch grip with the barbell placed on the platform. The feet should be directly under the hips, with the feet turned out. Squat down to the bar, keeping the back in absolute extension with the head facing forward.

Hamstrings
Forearms
+4
Barbell
Snatch from Blocks
Advanced

Snatch from Blocks

Begin with a loaded barbell on boxes or stands of the desired height. A wide grip should be taken on the bar. The feet should be directly below the hips, with the feet turned out as needed. Lower the hips, with the chest up and the head looking forward. The shoulders should be just in front of the bar, with the elbows pointed out. This will be the starting position.

Quadriceps
Calves
+7
Barbell
Snatch Pull
Intermediate

Snatch Pull

With a barbell on the floor close to the shins, take a wide snatch grip. Lower your hips with the weight focused on the heels, back straight, head facing forward, chest up, with your shoulders just in front of the bar. This will be your starting position.

Hamstrings
Calves
+4
Barbell
Snatch Shrug
Intermediate

Snatch Shrug

Begin with a wide grip, with the bar hanging at the mid thigh position. You can use a hook or overhand grip. Your back should be straight and inclined slightly forward.

Traps
Forearms
+1
Barbell
Speed Band Overhead Triceps
Beginner

Speed Band Overhead Triceps

For this exercise anchor a band to the ground. We used an incline bench and anchored the band to the base, standing over the bench. Alternatively, this could be performed standing on the band.

Triceps
Resistance Bands
Speed Box Squat
Intermediate

Speed Box Squat

Attach bands to the bar that are securely anchored near the ground. You may need to choke the bands to get adequate tension.

Quadriceps
Calves
+2
Barbell
Speed Squats
Advanced

Speed Squats

This exercise is best performed inside a squat rack for safety purposes. To begin, first set the bar on a rack that best matches your height. Once the correct height is chosen and the bar is loaded, step under the bar and place the back of your shoulders (slightly below the neck) across it.

Quadriceps
Calves
+3
Barbell
Spell Caster
Beginner

Spell Caster

Hold a dumbbell in each hand with a pronated grip. Your feet should be wide with your hips and knees extended. This will be your starting position.

Core
Glutes
+1
Dumbbells