Exercise Guides

Master proper exercise technique with our comprehensive guides. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced lifter, our detailed tutorials will help you perform exercises correctly, avoid injuries, and maximize your results.

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Chest Exercises

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Bench Press demonstration

Bench Press

The bench press stands as one of the most popular and effective upper body exercises in existence. This comprehensive guide covers proper form, commo…

Primary: Anterior Deltoids, Pectoralis Major, Triceps
Secondary: Biceps, Lats, Pectoralis Minor
Equipment: Flat Bench, Barbell
Incline Dumbbell Press demonstration

Incline Dumbbell Press

The incline dumbbell press is a versatile upper body exercise that targets the upper chest, front deltoids, and triceps. This guide covers proper tec…

Primary: Anterior Deltoids, Pectoralis Major, Triceps
Secondary: Abdominals, Biceps, Pectoralis Minor
Equipment: Dumbbells, Incline Bench
Machine Fly demonstration

Machine Fly

The machine fly is an effective isolation exercise that targets the pectoral muscles while providing stability and controlled resistance. This guide …

Primary: Pectoralis Major
Secondary: Anterior Deltoids, Biceps, Pectoralis Minor
Equipment: Machine

Back Exercises

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Lat Pulldown demonstration

Lat Pulldown

The lat pulldown is a foundational back exercise that targets the latissimus dorsi and builds upper body pulling strength. This guide covers proper t…

Primary: Lats, Rhomboids
Secondary: Biceps, Forearms, Posterior Deltoids, Traps
Equipment: Cable Machine
Seated Row demonstration

Seated Row

The seated row is a fundamental back exercise that targets the middle back, lats, and biceps. This guide covers proper technique, variations, and pro…

Primary: Lats, Rhomboids, Traps
Secondary: Biceps, Brachialis, Erector Spinae, Posterior Deltoids
Equipment: Cable Machine
Pull-Up demonstration

Pull-Up

The pull-up is considered the ultimate test of relative upper body strength. This comprehensive guide covers proper form, progressions, and common mi…

Primary: Biceps, Lats, Rhomboids
Secondary: Abdominals, Forearms, Posterior Deltoids, Traps
Equipment: Pull-Up Bar

Legs Exercises

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Squat demonstration

Squat

The squat reigns as the undisputed king of lower body exercises. This comprehensive guide covers proper form, common mistakes, and programming strate…

Primary: Glutes, Quadriceps
Secondary: Abdominals, Erector Spinae, Hamstrings, Hip Adductors
Equipment: Barbell, Power Rack
Leg Extension demonstration

Leg Extension

The leg extension is an isolation exercise that specifically targets the quadriceps muscles. This guide covers proper technique, variations, and prog…

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Equipment: Machine
Leg Press demonstration

Leg Press

The leg press is a fundamental lower body machine exercise that primarily targets the quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes. This guide covers proper te…

Primary: Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Secondary: Calves, Erector Spinae, Hip Adductors
Equipment: Machine

Shoulders Exercises

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Dumbbell Lateral Raise demonstration

Dumbbell Lateral Raise

The dumbbell lateral raise is a targeted isolation exercise that specifically targets the lateral deltoids to build shoulder width and definition. Th…

Primary: Medial Deltoids
Secondary: Anterior Deltoids, Pectoralis Minor, Posterior Deltoids, Traps
Equipment: Dumbbells
Dumbbell Shoulder Press demonstration

Dumbbell Shoulder Press

The dumbbell shoulder press is a fundamental upper body exercise that primarily targets the deltoid muscles. This guide covers proper technique, vari…

Primary: Anterior Deltoids, Medial Deltoids, Triceps
Secondary: Abdominals, Pectoralis Major, Pectoralis Minor, Posterior Deltoids, Traps
Equipment: Dumbbells, Incline Bench
Overhead Press demonstration

Overhead Press

The overhead press is a true test of shoulder strength and stability. This detailed guide covers proper form, common mistakes, and effective programm…

Primary: Anterior Deltoids, Medial Deltoids, Triceps
Secondary: Abdominals, Pectoralis Major, Pectoralis Minor, Traps
Equipment: Barbell, Power Rack

Arms Exercises

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Rope Pushdown demonstration

Rope Pushdown

The rope pushdown is an effective isolation exercise for targeting the triceps muscles. This guide covers proper technique, variations, and programmi…

Primary: Triceps
Secondary: Anterior Deltoids, Forearms
Equipment: Cable Machine
Pushdown demonstration

Pushdown

The tricep pushdown is a foundational isolation exercise for developing the triceps muscles. This guide covers proper technique, variations, and prog…

Primary: Triceps
Secondary: Anterior Deltoids, Forearms
Equipment: Cable Machine
Hammer Curl demonstration

Hammer Curl

The hammer curl is a valuable bicep variation that emphasizes the brachialis and forearm muscles. This guide covers proper technique, variations, and…

Primary: Biceps, Brachialis
Secondary: Anterior Deltoids, Forearms, Traps
Equipment: Dumbbells

Core Exercises

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Abdominal Crunch Machine demonstration

Abdominal Crunch Machine

The Abdominal Crunch Machine is a guided resistance exercise that targets the rectus abdominis and obliques by flexing the torso against weighted res…

Primary: Obliques
Secondary: Erector Spinae, Hip Flexors, Pectoralis Minor
Equipment: machine
Plank demonstration

Plank

The Plank is a fundamental isometric core exercise that engages the entire midsection while also requiring activation from the shoulders, chest, and …

Primary: Obliques
Secondary: Erector Spinae, Glutes, Medial Deltoids, Pectoralis Major, Quadriceps
Equipment: bodyweight
Hanging Leg Raises demonstration

Hanging Leg Raises

The Hanging Leg Raise is an advanced core exercise that targets the lower abdominals and hip flexors by lifting the legs from a hanging position, bui…

Primary: Hip Flexors, Obliques
Secondary: Forearms, Lats, Pectoralis Minor
Equipment: pull-up bar

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