Exercise Guides: Form, Muscles Worked and Variations

Step-by-step guides to 979 exercises. Each one covers setup, form cues, the muscles worked, common mistakes and variations. Pick a body area, start with the guides lifters use most, or find a swap for a movement you can't do.

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Core

Unlock Total Body Strength with Split Jacks Workout

To have the best workout, you should do a proper warm-up. Research shows that a warm-up routine that elevates your core body temperature can significantly enhance…

Dr. Will Murtagh, PT, DPT, MS, CSCS, CISSN ·
Legs and Glutes

Activate Hamstrings & Glutes with Cable Good Mornings

I’ve been strength training since my mid-teens and a professional personal trainer since my early 20s. During that time, I’ve tried every type of exercise you…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine ·
Legs and Glutes

Kettlebell Good Mornings: Strengthen Hamstrings & Glutes

I’m a long-time fan of kettlebell training. In fact, I was using them for ten years before CrossFit began popularizing them. That’s because I’ve been working…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine ·