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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Legs and Glutes

Learn How to Do The Barbell Jump Squat

The Barbell Jump Squat is a dynamic exercise that targets the glutes while also engaging the quads, hamstrings, and calves for a comprehensive lower body workout.…

Ash, ACE, MSc ·
Core

Barbell Side Bends Exercise to Strengthen Your Core

The Barbell Side Bend Exercise is an effective way to bolster core strength and stability, specifically targeting the oblique muscles along your sides, while also engaging…

Ash, ACE, MSc ·
Arms

Build Strong Triceps with Band Side Triceps Extension

Strong triceps help create balanced arm strength and better arm appearance. The Band Side Triceps Extension builds triceps strength using resistance bands. This exercise works for…

Ash, ACE, MSc ·
Legs and Glutes

Band Step-Up Exercise Guide: Build Leg Strength

Band step-up exercises strengthen your lower body muscles through targeted resistance training. The exercise works your glutes while training your quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. This movement…

Ash, ACE, MSc ·
Legs and Glutes

Build Strong Calves: Effective Cable Standing Calf Raise

To build strong calves, the Cable Standing Calf Raise is a powerful addition to your workout. This exercise effectively targets the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles, providing…

Ash, ACE, MSc ·
Core

Cable Seated Crunch: Core Strengthening Techniques

The Cable Seated Crunch is an effective exercise to enhance core strength and sculpt your abs. This exercise engages your abdominal muscles with added resistance, essential…

Ash, ACE, MSc ·
Arms

Strengthen Your Forearms: Barbell Standing Back Wrist Curl

Strengthening your forearms is essential for enhancing grip strength and performance in various activities. The Barbell Standing Behind-the-Back Wrist Curls specifically targets the forearm extensor muscles,…

Ash, ACE, MSc ·
Core

How to Do Barbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench Row

Building upper back strength is essential for aesthetics, posture, and functional fitness. Barbell Reverse Grip Rows effectively target the often-neglected muscles in your upper back, contributing…

Ash, ACE, MSc ·
Legs and Glutes

Boost Your Glutes: Arms Apart Circular Toe Touch Workout

The Arms Apart Circular Toe Touch Workout is an effective exercise that targets the glutes while also engaging the core, improving balance, and enhancing flexibility. This dynamic…

Ash, ACE, MSc ·
Core

Assisted Lying Leg Raise With Throw Down Guide

The Assisted Lying Leg Raise With Throw Down exercise effectively targets and strengthens your core, making it ideal for those seeking abdominal definition and function. This…

Tom Miller, CSCS ·