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Beginner

Squat-to-Stand

Dynamic hamstring and hip mobility drill. Transitions between a toe-touch and a deep squat position, progressively opening the hips.

Hamstrings
Adductors
+1
Squat with Bands
Intermediate

Squat with Bands

Set up the bands on the sleeves, secured to either band pegs, the rack, or dumbbells so that there is appropriate tension.

Quadriceps
Adductors
+4
Barbell
Squat with Chains
Intermediate

Squat with Chains

To set up the chains, begin by looping the leader chain over the sleeves of the bar. The heavy chain should be attached using a snap hook. Adjust the length of the lead chain so that a few links are still on the floor at the top of the movement.

Quadriceps
Adductors
+4
Barbell
Squat with Plate Movers
Intermediate

Squat with Plate Movers

To begin, first set the bar on a rack to just below shoulder level. Position a weight plate on the ground a couple feet back from the rack. Once the bar is loaded, step under it and place the back of your shoulders across it.

Quadriceps
Abductors
+4
Barbell
Stairmaster
Intermediate

Stairmaster

To begin, step onto the stairmaster and select the desired option from the menu. You can choose a manual setting, or you can select a program to run. Typically, you can enter your age and weight to estimate the amount of calories burned during exercise.

Quadriceps
Calves
+2
Machine
Standing Alternating Dumbbell Press
Beginner

Standing Alternating Dumbbell Press

Stand with a dumbbell in each hand. Raise the dumbbells to your shoulders with your palms facing forward and your elbows pointed out. This will be your starting position.

Shoulders
Triceps
Dumbbells
Standing Barbell Calf Raise
Beginner

Standing Barbell Calf Raise

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 bar on the back of your shoulders (slightly below the neck).

Calves
Barbell
Standing Barbell Press Behind Neck
Intermediate

Standing Barbell Press Behind Neck

This exercise is best performed inside a squat rack for easier pick up of the bar. 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.

Shoulders
Triceps
Barbell
Standing Bent-Over One-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension
Beginner

Standing Bent-Over One-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension

With a dumbbell in one hand and the palm facing your torso, bend your knees slightly and bring your torso forward, by bending at the waist, while keeping the back straight until it is almost parallel to the floor. Make sure that you keep the head up.

Triceps
Shoulders
Dumbbells
Standing Bent-Over Two-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension
Beginner

Standing Bent-Over Two-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension

With a dumbbell in each hand and the palms facing your torso, bend your knees slightly and bring your torso forward, by bending at the waist, while keeping the back straight until it is almost parallel to the floor. Make sure that you keep the head up. The upper arms should be close to the torso and parallel to the floor while the forearms are pointing towards the floor as the hands hold the weights. Tip: There should be a 90-degree angle between the forearms and the upper arm. This is your star

Triceps
Dumbbells
Standing Biceps Stretch
Beginner

Standing Biceps Stretch

Clasp your hands behind your back with your palms together, straighten arms and then rotate them so your palms face downward.

Biceps
Chest
+1
Other
Standing Bradford Press
Beginner

Standing Bradford Press

Place a loaded bar at shoulder level in a rack. With a pronated grip at shoulder width, begin with the bar racked across the front of your shoulders. This is your starting position.

Shoulders
Triceps
Barbell
Standing Cable Chest Press
Beginner

Standing Cable Chest Press

Position dual pulleys to chest height and select an appropriate weight. Stand a foot or two in front of the cables, holding one in each hand. You can stagger your stance for better stability.

Chest
Shoulders
+1
Cable Machine
Intermediate

Standing Cable Lateral Raise

Standing one-arm cable lateral raise — direct lateral deltoid isolation with constant cable tension throughout the range of motion. The cable provides resistance even at the bottom of the rep (where dumbbells lose tension), which makes this a higher-quality stimulus per rep for the lateral delt. A Reeves/Arnold-era classic for lateral delt mass. Distinct from Cable Seated Lateral Raise (seated, lower core demand), Side Lateral Raise (dumbbell variant, loses tension at the bottom), and Lying One-Arm Lateral Raise (lying, different angle).

Cable Machine
Standing Cable Lift
Beginner

Standing Cable Lift

Connect a standard handle on a tower, and move the cable to the lowest pulley position.

Core
Shoulders
Cable Machine
Standing Cable Wood Chop
Beginner

Standing Cable Wood Chop

Connect a standard handle to a tower, and move the cable to the highest pulley position.

Core
Shoulders
Cable Machine
Standing Calf Raises
Beginner

Standing Calf Raises

Adjust the padded lever of the calf raise machine to fit your height.

Calves
Machine
Standing Concentration Curl
Beginner

Standing Concentration Curl

Taking a dumbbell in your working hand, lean forward. Allow your working arm to hang perpendicular to the ground with the elbow pointing out. This will be your starting position.

Biceps
Forearms
Dumbbells
Standing Dumbbell Calf Raise
Intermediate

Standing Dumbbell Calf Raise

Stand with your torso upright holding two dumbbells in your hands by your sides. Place the ball of the foot on a sturdy and stable wooden board (that is around 2-3 inches tall) while your heels extend off and touch the floor. This will be your starting position.

Calves
Dumbbells
Standing Dumbbell Press
Beginner

Standing Dumbbell Press

Standing with your feet shoulder width apart, take a dumbbell in each hand. Raise the dumbbells to head height, the elbows out and about 90 degrees. This will be your starting position.

Shoulders
Triceps
Dumbbells
Standing Dumbbell Reverse Curl
Intermediate

Standing Dumbbell Reverse Curl

To begin, stand straight with a dumbbell in each hand using a pronated grip (palms facing down). Your arms should be fully extended while your feet are shoulder width apart from each other. This is the starting position.

Biceps
Forearms
Dumbbells
Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head
Intermediate

Standing Dumbbell Straight-Arm Front Delt Raise Above Head

Hold the dumbbells in front of your thighs, palms facing your thighs.

Shoulders
Dumbbells
Standing Dumbbell Triceps Extension
Beginner

Standing Dumbbell Triceps Extension

To begin, stand up with a dumbbell held by both hands. Your feet should be about shoulder width apart from each other. Slowly use both hands to grab the dumbbell and lift it over your head until both arms are fully extended.

Triceps
Dumbbells
Standing Dumbbell Upright Row
Beginner

Standing Dumbbell Upright Row

Grasp a dumbbell in each hand with a pronated (palms forward) grip that is slightly less than shoulder width. The dumbbells should be resting on top of your thighs. Your arms should be extended with a slight bend at the elbows and your back should be straight. This will be your starting position.

Traps
Biceps
+1
Dumbbells
Standing Elevated Quad Stretch
Beginner

Standing Elevated Quad Stretch

Start by standing with your back about two to three feet away from a bench or step.

Quadriceps
Other
Standing Front Barbell Raise Over Head
Intermediate

Standing Front Barbell Raise Over Head

To begin, stand straight with a barbell in your hands. You should grip the bar with palms facing down and a closer than shoulder width grip apart from each other.

Shoulders
Barbell
Standing Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch
Beginner

Standing Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch

Place your right heel on a step with your knee extended and lean forward to grab your right toe with your right hand. Your left knee should be slightly bent and your back should be straight.

Calves
Hamstrings
Bodyweight
Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch
Beginner

Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch

Being by looping a belt, band, or rope around one foot. While standing, place that foot forward.

Hamstrings
Other
Standing Hip Circles
Beginner

Standing Hip Circles

Begin standing on one leg, holding to a vertical support.

Abductors
Adductors
Bodyweight
Standing Hip Flexors
Beginner

Standing Hip Flexors

Stand up straight with the spine vertical, the left foot slightly in front of the right.

Quadriceps
Bodyweight