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Barbell Bicep Curls
Description: The Barbell Bicep Curls is a curling exercise that flexes the elbow against resistance to build the muscles on the front of the upper arm. The underhand, supinated curl path targets the biceps directly. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Barbell Type: Strength Training (Isolation) Resistance Type: Free Weight Level: Beginner Muscles: Primary Muscles Secondary Muscles Classification:…
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Barbell Preacher Curls
Description: The Barbell Preacher Curls is a curling exercise that flexes the elbow against resistance to build the muscles on the front of the upper arm. The preacher bench fixes the upper arms to remove momentum and emphasize the lower biceps. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Barbell Type: Strength Training (Isolation) Resistance Type: Free Weight Level: Beginner…
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Barbell Close Grip Bench Press
Description: The Barbell Close Grip Bench Press is an exercise for the triceps, the muscle on the back of the upper arm. The close grip press is a compound movement that loads the triceps heavily while the chest and shoulders assist. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Barbell Type: Strength Training (Compound) Resistance Type: Free Weight Level: Beginner…
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Barbell Lying Triceps Extension
Description: The Barbell Lying Triceps Extension is an exercise for the triceps, the muscle on the back of the upper arm. Lying triceps extensions load the triceps through a deep stretch. Lower under control and keep the elbows stable. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Barbell Type: Strength Training (Compound) Resistance Type: Free Weight Level: Beginner Muscles: Primary…
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Barbell Overhead Triceps Extension
Description: The Barbell Overhead Triceps Extension is an exercise for the triceps, the muscle on the back of the upper arm. Overhead extensions stretch and load the long head of the triceps. Keep the elbows tucked and pointing forward. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Barbell Type: Strength Training (Compound) Resistance Type: Free Weight Level: Beginner Muscles: Primary…
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Barbell JM Press
Description: The Barbell JM Press is an exercise for the triceps, the muscle on the back of the upper arm. Lying triceps extensions load the triceps through a deep stretch. Lower under control and keep the elbows stable. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Barbell Type: Strength Training (Compound) Resistance Type: Free Weight Level: Beginner Muscles: Primary Muscles…
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Barbell Upright Row
Description: The Barbell Upright Row pulls the weight up the front of the body toward the upper chest, driving the elbows high. It works the side of the shoulder and the upper traps together. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Barbell Type: Strength Training (Compound) Resistance Type: Free Weight Level: Intermediate Muscles: Primary Muscles Secondary Muscles Classification: Mechanics:…
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Barbell High Pull
Description: The Barbell High Pull is an explosive vertical pull that drives the weight from the hips up toward the chest with the elbows leading. It trains the upper traps and deltoids with a power emphasis and is best suited to experienced lifters. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Barbell Type: Strength and Power Resistance Type: Free Weight…
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Barbell Seated Alternating Front to Back Press
Description: The barbell seated alternating front to back press alternates a press in front of the head with a press behind the head. Working both lines trains the front and side of the shoulder, though the behind the neck portion demands good shoulder mobility. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Barbell Type: Strength Training (Compound) Resistance Type: Free…
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Barbell Front Raise
Description: The Barbell Front Raise is an isolation exercise that lifts the weight straight out in front of the body to target the front of the shoulder. With the arm kept nearly straight, the anterior deltoid does the work with little help from other muscles. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Barbell Type: Strength Training (Isolation) Resistance Type:…
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Barbell Seated Behind the Head Press
Description: The Barbell Seated Behind the Head Press is a vertical pressing exercise that drives the weight from shoulder height to a locked out position overhead. Pressing from behind the neck shifts the emphasis toward the side of the shoulder. It is a foundational movement for building strong, capable shoulders. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Barbell Type:…
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Barbell Seated Overhead Shoulder Press
Description: The Barbell Seated Overhead Shoulder Press is a vertical pressing exercise that drives the weight from shoulder height to a locked out position overhead. Locking the weight out fully overhead keeps the deltoids loaded through the entire range. It is a foundational movement for building strong, capable shoulders. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Barbell Type: Strength…
