886 exercises with steps, photos and the muscles they work
20 common lifts have full write-ups: setup, cues, the mistakes that cause pain, and the coaching sources they draw on. The rest are reference entries with start and end photos and, where one exists, a swap for when you don't have the equipment.
886 exercises · 20 full guides · 1,772 photos · updated October 2026
The 20 full guides
The squat, hinge, press and pull patterns most programs are built on, plus a few common accessories. Each lists its sources at the bottom.
Barbell · IntermediateFull guide
Barbell Bench Press
Chest
Barbell · IntermediateFull guide
Barbell Back Squat
Quads, Glutes
Barbell · IntermediateFull guide
Conventional Deadlift
Glutes, Hamstrings, Lower Back
Bodyweight · IntermediateFull guide
Pull-Up
Lats
Barbell · IntermediateFull guide
Overhead Press
Shoulders, Front Delts
Barbell · IntermediateFull guide
Romanian Deadlift
Hamstrings, Glutes
Barbell · IntermediateFull guide
Barbell Bent-Over Row
Upper Back, Lats
Dumbbell · IntermediateFull guide
Incline Dumbbell Press
Chest, Front Delts
Barbell · BeginnerFull guide
Barbell Hip Thrust
Glutes
Dumbbell · IntermediateFull guide
Bulgarian Split Squat
Quads, Glutes
Bodyweight · IntermediateFull guide
Chin-Up
Lats, Biceps
Machine · BeginnerFull guide
Lat Pulldown
Lats
Dumbbell · BeginnerFull guide
Dumbbell Lateral Raise
Shoulders, Side Delts
Bodyweight · IntermediateFull guide
Dips
Chest, Triceps
Barbell · IntermediateFull guide
Sumo Deadlift
Glutes, Quads, Hamstrings
Barbell · AdvancedFull guide
Front Squat
Quads
Bodyweight · BeginnerFull guide
Plank
Core
Kettlebell · BeginnerFull guide
Kettlebell Swing
Glutes, Hamstrings
Dumbbell · BeginnerFull guide
Goblet Squat
Quads, Glutes
Dumbbell · BeginnerFull guide
Walking Lunge
Quads, Glutes
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- Adductor Exercises13
- Bicep Exercises54
- Calf Exercises28
- Chest Exercises86
- Core Exercises93
- Forearm Exercises25
- Glute Exercises30
- Hamstring Exercises81
- Lat Exercises41
- Lower Back Exercises28
- Neck Exercises8
- Quad Exercises153
- Shoulder Exercises129
- Trap Exercises15
- Tricep Exercises72
- Upper Back Exercises35
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886 exercises
Barbell · IntermediateFull guide
Barbell Bench Press
Chest
Barbell · IntermediateFull guide
Barbell Back Squat
Quads, Glutes
Barbell · IntermediateFull guide
Conventional Deadlift
Glutes, Hamstrings, Lower Back
Bodyweight · IntermediateFull guide
Pull-Up
Lats
Barbell · IntermediateFull guide
Overhead Press
Shoulders, Front Delts
Barbell · IntermediateFull guide
Romanian Deadlift
Hamstrings, Glutes
Barbell · IntermediateFull guide
Barbell Bent-Over Row
Upper Back, Lats
Dumbbell · IntermediateFull guide
Incline Dumbbell Press
Chest, Front Delts
Barbell · BeginnerFull guide
Barbell Hip Thrust
Glutes
Dumbbell · IntermediateFull guide
Bulgarian Split Squat
Quads, Glutes
Bodyweight · IntermediateFull guide
Chin-Up
Lats, Biceps
Machine · BeginnerFull guide
Lat Pulldown
Lats
Dumbbell · BeginnerFull guide
Dumbbell Lateral Raise
Shoulders, Side Delts
Bodyweight · IntermediateFull guide
Dips
Chest, Triceps
Barbell · IntermediateFull guide
Sumo Deadlift
Glutes, Quads, Hamstrings
Barbell · AdvancedFull guide
Front Squat
Quads
Bodyweight · BeginnerFull guide
Plank
Core
Kettlebell · BeginnerFull guide
Kettlebell Swing
Glutes, Hamstrings
Dumbbell · BeginnerFull guide
Goblet Squat
Quads, Glutes
Dumbbell · BeginnerFull guide
Walking Lunge
Quads, Glutes
Bodyweight · Beginner
3/4 Sit-Up
Core
Bodyweight · Beginner
90/90 Hamstring
Hamstrings
Machine · Intermediate
Ab Crunch Machine
Core
Other · Intermediate
Ab Roller
Core
Foam Roller · Intermediate
Adductor
Adductors
Bodyweight · Intermediate
Adductor/Groin
Adductors
Kettlebell · Intermediate
Advanced Kettlebell Windmill
Core
Bodyweight · Beginner
Air Bike
Core
Bodyweight · Intermediate
All Fours Quad Stretch
Quads
Dumbbell · Beginner
Alternate Hammer Curl
Biceps
Bodyweight · Beginner
Alternate Heel Touchers
Core
Dumbbell · Beginner
Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl
Biceps
Bodyweight · Beginner
Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound
Quads
Cable · Beginner
Alternating Cable Shoulder Press
Shoulders
Dumbbell · Beginner
Alternating Deltoid Raise
Shoulders
Kettlebell · Beginner
Alternating Floor Press
Chest
Kettlebell · Intermediate
Alternating Hang Clean
Hamstrings
Kettlebell · Intermediate
Alternating Kettlebell Press
Shoulders
Kettlebell · Intermediate
Alternating Kettlebell Row
Upper Back
Kettlebell · Advanced
Alternating Renegade Row
Upper Back
Bodyweight · Beginner
Ankle Circles
Calves
Bodyweight · Beginner
Ankle On The Knee
Glutes
Other · Intermediate
Anterior Tibialis-SMR
Calves
Barbell · Beginner
Anti-Gravity Press
Shoulders
Bodyweight · Beginner
Arm Circles
Shoulders
Dumbbell · Intermediate
Arnold Dumbbell Press
Shoulders
Dumbbell · Intermediate
Around The Worlds
Chest
Other · Intermediate
Atlas Stone Trainer
Lower Back