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Exercise Database

Browse exercises by muscle group, equipment, or difficulty. Each includes step-by-step instructions and form tips.

52 exercises (Beginner)

Leg Curl (machine)

Pure hamstring isolation that targets the knee-flexion function of the hamstrings. Essential for balanced leg development and reducing hamstring injury...

Hamstrings beginner

Leg Extension

Pure quad isolation — the only exercise that targets the quadriceps without any glute or hamstring involvement. Excellent as a warm-up, pre-exhaust before...

Quads beginner

Leg Press

Machine-based compound pressing for the quads, glutes, and hamstrings. Allows very heavy loading without spinal compression, making it ideal for building...

Quads beginner

Machine Chest Press

Fixed-path pressing machine that targets the chest, triceps, and front delts. Safe for beginners, perfect for high-rep burnout sets, and ideal when training...

Chest beginner

Machine Shoulder Press

Fixed-path overhead pressing machine that targets the deltoids and triceps. Safe, stable, and excellent for beginners learning the pressing pattern or...

Shoulders beginner

Overhead Tricep Extension

Overhead tricep extension that stretches the long head — the biggest of the three tricep heads and the one most responsible for overall arm size. The...

Triceps beginner

Plank

The fundamental core stability exercise. Build a strong, stable midsection for all other lifts.

CoreTransverse Abdominis beginner

Push-Ups

The classic bodyweight chest exercise that also builds triceps, shoulders, and core stability. Infinitely scalable from knees to weighted — you will never...

Chest beginner

Reverse Cable Fly

Cable rear delt fly with constant tension throughout the full range of motion. Superior to dumbbell rear delt flys for many people because the cable...

ShouldersUpper Back beginner

Rowing Machine

A low-impact, full-body cardio exercise that builds endurance and strengthens your back and legs.

LatsQuadsGlutes beginner

Rucking

Walk with a weighted backpack for a low-impact cardio workout that builds strength and endurance.

GlutesQuadsCalves beginner

Russian Twist

Rotational core exercise that targets the obliques and deep core stabilisers. Builds rotational power and endurance essential for sports involving twisting...

ObliquesCore beginner

Seated Calf Raise

Seated calf raises target the soleus — the deeper, flatter muscle beneath the gastrocnemius. The bent knee position takes the gastrocnemius out of the...

Calves beginner

Step-Ups

Step onto a box or bench holding dumbbells — a simple, functional, and effective unilateral exercise that targets quads and glutes. Excellent for building...

QuadsGlutes beginner

Tricep Pushdown

The most common and effective tricep isolation exercise, targeting all three heads. The cable provides constant tension that free weights cannot match for...

Triceps beginner

Walking

The most underrated exercise. Low-impact cardio that improves health, aids recovery, and burns calories.

QuadsGlutesCalves beginner

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