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Exercise Database

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

85 exercises

Chest Supported Row

Rowing with your chest supported against an incline bench, completely removing the lower back from the equation. Targets the upper back, lats, and rear...

Upper BackLats beginner

Close Grip Bench Press

Bench press with a narrow grip that shifts emphasis from the chest to the triceps. The heaviest compound tricep exercise you can do, allowing serious...

Triceps intermediate

Concentration Curl

Seated single-arm curl with your elbow braced against your inner thigh for maximum isolation. EMG studies show this has the highest bicep activation of any...

Biceps beginner

Conventional Deadlift

The ultimate full-body strength builder. Develops your posterior chain, grip, and overall power.

HamstringsGlutesLower Back intermediate

DB Bench Press

Dumbbell version of the bench press that allows greater range of motion and works each side independently. Excellent for building balanced chest size and...

Chest beginner

DB Bicep Curl

Dumbbell curls that allow supination (wrist rotation) for full bicep activation. Each arm works independently, making this ideal for fixing imbalances and...

Biceps beginner

DB Calf Raise

Standing calf raises holding dumbbells — simple, effective, and requires no machine. Primarily targets the gastrocnemius (outer calf muscle) and can be done...

Calves beginner

DB Fly

Chest isolation exercise with a deep stretch at the bottom that targets the inner chest fibres. Builds chest width and a full, rounded look to the pecs.

Chest beginner

DB Hip Thrust

Hip thrust using a dumbbell instead of barbell — much easier to set up while still being very effective for glute development. An excellent starting point...

Glutes beginner

DB Kickback

Tricep isolation exercise with the hardest point at full extension, producing an intense peak contraction. Primarily targets the lateral and medial tricep...

Triceps beginner

DB Rear Delt Fly

Targets the rear deltoids, which are crucial for shoulder health, balanced development, and preventing the rounded-shoulder posture caused by too much...

ShouldersUpper Back beginner

DB Romanian Deadlift

Dumbbell version of the Romanian deadlift that is more accessible than barbell and allows a natural hand position. Targets the hamstrings and glutes through...

HamstringsGlutes beginner

DB Row

Single-arm rowing with bench support that targets the lats and upper back. Excellent for fixing left-right imbalances and achieving a full range of motion...

LatsUpper Back beginner

DB Shoulder Press

Seated or standing dumbbell pressing that targets all three deltoid heads. More shoulder-friendly than barbell for many people because each arm moves...

Shoulders beginner

Dead Bug

Anti-extension core exercise that builds deep core stability and protects the lower back. Teaches the core to resist spinal extension while moving the limbs...

Core beginner

Diamond Push-Ups

Push-ups with hands close together forming a diamond shape — EMG studies consistently show this is one of the highest-activating tricep exercises. A...

Triceps intermediate

Dips (Chest)

Heavy compound movement that targets the lower chest, triceps, and front delts. The forward lean shifts emphasis from triceps to the lower chest fibres.

Chest intermediate

Dips (Tricep)

Upright dips with elbows close to the body — one of the best compound tricep builders. The upright torso position isolates the triceps far more than the...

Triceps intermediate

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