Strength Exercises

Build overall strength with these powerful exercises.

Unlike a standard squat that hinges at the hips, the sissy squat targets the quadriceps by bending at the knees and leaning back. Because it's challenging to perform without support, many people use equipment to stabilize their bodies and make...

Dumbbell Calf Raise

The Dumbbell Calf Raise is an effective strength-training exercise that targets the muscles in the lower leg, particularly the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles. By using dumbbells as added resistance, this exercise promotes muscle growth and strength in the calves....

A common strength training exercise that helps build upper body breadth and strength is the lat pulldown, which mainly works the latissimus dorsi muscles in the back. It involves pulling a weighted bar down towards the chest while seated, engaging...

The EZ bar curl is an excellent strength training exercise that is highly effective for building and defining the biceps. The design of the bicep curl bar has an angled, wave-like shape that offers a more ergonomic grip, making it...

Dumbbell Bench Press

A mainstay of strength training exercises is the dumbbell bench press, which is a compound upper-body exercise that efficiently works the triceps, shoulders, and chest. Its unilateral action promotes increased stability by using supporting muscles, which can enhance muscular coordination...

Triceps Pushdown

The tricep pushdown is performed on a cable machine and focuses primarily on the medial and lateral heads of the triceps. During the workout, you press the weight down to your upper thigh from around chest height. For this workout,...

The dumbbell fly is a traditional bodybuilding exercise aimed at isolating the chest for aesthetic enhancement. While this movement can contribute to a stronger bench press, it is not usually considered to improve overall performance. Proper dumbbell fly form is...

Cable Lateral Raise

The cable lateral raise is an effective isolation exercise that targets the lateral deltoids, which is essential for enhancing shoulder width. Unlike dumbbells, cables provide constant tension throughout the movement, evenly challenging the deltoids and enhancing muscle activation, particularly when...

Seated Barbell Military Press

The seated military barbell press, also known as the seated shoulder press or sitting shoulder press, is a foundational upper-body exercise that strengthens the shoulder muscles and improves overhead pressing strength. Unlike the standing version, the seated press minimizes the...

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