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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
Spider Crawl
Beginner

Spider Crawl

Begin in a prone position on the floor. Support your weight on your hands and toes, with your feet together and your body straight. Your arms should be bent to 90 degrees. This will be your starting position.

Core
Chest
+2
Bodyweight
Spider Curl
Beginner

Spider Curl

Start out by setting the bar on the part of the preacher bench that you would normally sit on. Make sure to align the barbell properly so that it is balanced and will not fall off.

Biceps
EZ Bar
Beginner

Spiderman Lunge with Rotation

Deep hip opener combined with thoracic rotation. Targets the exact ranges needed for lunges, squats, and any rotational demands.

Hip Flexors
Thoracic Spine
+1
Spinal Stretch
Beginner

Spinal Stretch

Sit in a chair so your back is straight and your feet planted on the floor.

Middle Back
Lats
+3
Bodyweight
Split Clean
Intermediate

Split Clean

With a barbell on the floor close to the shins, take an overhand grip just outside the legs. 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.

Quadriceps
Calves
+6
Barbell
Split Jerk
Intermediate

Split Jerk

Standing with the weight racked on the front of the shoulders, begin with the dip. With your feet directly under your hips, flex the knees without moving the hips backward.

Quadriceps
Glutes
+3
Barbell
Split Jump
Beginner

Split Jump

Assume a lunge stance position with one foot forward with the knee bent, and the rear knee nearly touching the ground.

Quadriceps
Calves
+2
Bodyweight
Split Snatch
Advanced

Split Snatch

Begin with a loaded barbell on the floor. The bar should be close to or touching the shins, and 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. This will be the starting position.

Hamstrings
Calves
+7
Barbell
Split Squats
Intermediate

Split Squats

Being in a standing position. Jump into a split leg position, with one leg forward and one leg back, flexing the knees and lowering your hips slightly as you do so.

Hamstrings
Calves
+2
Bodyweight
Split Squat with Dumbbells
Beginner

Split Squat with Dumbbells

Position yourself into a staggered stance with the rear foot elevated and front foot forward.

Quadriceps
Glutes
+1
Dumbbells
Squat Jerk
Advanced

Squat Jerk

Standing with the weight racked on the front of the shoulders, begin with the dip. With your feet directly under your hips, flex the knees without moving the hips backward. Go down only slightly, and reverse direction as powerfully as possible. Drive through the heels create as much speed and force as possible, and be sure to move your head out of the way as the bar leaves the shoulders.

Quadriceps
Calves
+4
Barbell
Squats - With Bands
Beginner

Squats - With Bands

To start out, make sure that the exercise band is at an even split between both the left and right side of the body. To do this, use your hands to grab both sides of the band and place both feet in the middle of the band. Your feet should be shoulder width apart from each other.

Quadriceps
Calves
+3
Resistance Bands