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beginnersquat

Goblet Squat

Hold one dumbbell at your chest. Sit between your hips, keep your whole foot planted, then stand tall.

dumbbell
beginnerhinge

Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift

Push the hips back with soft knees and a long spine. Lower until the hamstrings are loaded, then stand.

dumbbell
beginnerhorizontal push

Dumbbell Bench Press

Set the shoulder blades, lower the dumbbells under control, and press without bouncing.

dumbbell + bench
beginnerhorizontal pull

One-arm Dumbbell Row

Brace on the bench, keep the torso still, and draw the elbow toward the hip.

dumbbell + bench
novicevertical push

Dumbbell Overhead Press

Brace the trunk and press overhead without leaning back.

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novicelunge

Dumbbell Reverse Lunge

Step back under control, lower both knees, then drive through the front foot.

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beginnerhorizontal push

Push-up

Keep a straight line from head to heels and lower the chest between the hands.

bodyweight
intermediatevertical pull

Pull-up

Start from a controlled hang and pull the chest toward the bar without swinging.

pullup-bar
intermediatesquat

Barbell Back Squat

Brace before descending, track the knees with the toes, and keep the load over mid-foot.

barbell + rack
intermediatehinge

Barbell Romanian Deadlift

Keep the bar close while pushing the hips back; stop before the lower back rounds.

barbell
intermediatehorizontal push

Barbell Bench Press

Set the upper back, lower to the lower chest, then press with the wrists stacked.

barbell + bench + rack
beginnervertical pull

Lat Pulldown

Keep the ribs controlled and pull the elbows down without swinging.

cable
noviceaccessory

Dumbbell Lateral Raise

Raise with soft elbows to a comfortable height without shrugging.

dumbbell
intermediatelunge

Dumbbell Split Squat

Use a stable stance, descend vertically, and drive through the lead foot.

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beginnercore

Dead Bug

Keep the lower back gently supported while extending opposite arm and leg.

bodyweight
beginnerhorizontal push

Dumbbell Floor Press

Lie on the floor with knees bent. Lower until the upper arms gently touch down, then press with wrists stacked.

dumbbell
novicevertical pull

Dumbbell Pullover

Keep the ribs controlled and lower one dumbbell behind the head only as far as the shoulders remain comfortable.

dumbbell + bench
beginnerhorizontal pull

Chest-supported Dumbbell Row

Lie chest-down on an inclined bench and row the elbows toward the hips without lifting the chest.

dumbbell + bench
noviceaccessory

Dumbbell Rear-delt Fly

Hinge with a long spine and sweep light dumbbells outward without shrugging or swinging.

dumbbell
beginneraccessory

Dumbbell Curl

Keep the upper arms quiet and curl through a controlled range without leaning back.

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beginneraccessory

Hammer Curl

Use a neutral grip and curl without moving the elbows forward or using momentum.

dumbbell
noviceaccessory

Dumbbell Overhead Triceps Extension

Brace the trunk, keep the elbows comfortably forward, and lower one dumbbell behind the head under control.

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beginneraccessory

Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise

Use support for balance, rise through the balls of the feet, pause, and lower under control.

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intermediatehinge

Single-leg Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift

Keep the hips square and hinge over the planted leg; use free-hand support until balance is reliable.

dumbbell
novicelunge

Dumbbell Step-up

Use a stable low step and drive through the working foot without pushing off the trailing leg.

dumbbell + bench
beginnerhinge

Dumbbell Hip Thrust

Support the upper back, hold the dumbbell securely at the hips, and finish by squeezing the glutes without arching the lower back.

dumbbell + bench
novicehorizontal push

Incline Dumbbell Press

Use a low incline, set the shoulder blades, and lower the dumbbells under control before pressing.

dumbbell + bench