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90-90-hold
90/90 Hold
90/90-Sitz
Estiramiento 90/90
stretching
static
compound
beginner
null
upper_legs
hip_flexors
gluteus_maximus|gluteus_medius
mobility
mobility|stretching
5
true
true
A seated hip mobility hold: both knees are bent to about 90 degrees, one leg in front of you and turned out, the other out to the side and turned in. Holding the position with your trunk upright stretches the outer hip of the front leg and the front of the hip of the back leg.
Sit on the floor and bend your front leg in front of you so your shin runs across your body and your knee is bent to about 90 degrees. | Place your back leg out to the side with that knee also bent to about 90 degrees, shin pointing back. | Put your hands on the floor beside your hips for support. | Sit up tall, with y...
null
null
images/flat/90-90-hold-main.webp
90-90-switch
90/90 Switch
90/90-Wechsel
Cambio 90/90
stretching
dynamic
compound
intermediate
null
upper_legs
hip_flexors
adductors|gluteus_maximus|gluteus_medius
mobility
mobility|stretching|warm_up
5
false
true
A hip-mobility drill in which you sit with both knees bent at right angles and rotate your legs from one side to the other, keeping the 90/90 position on each side. It trains the internal and external rotation of both hips as you switch.
Sit on the floor with the front knee bent at 90 degrees and the back knee bent at 90 degrees, and place your hands behind you for support. | Sit tall and keep your trunk upright. | Lift both knees slightly and rotate your legs to the other side in a controlled movement, so that the front leg becomes the back leg. | Set...
images/flat/90-90-switch-start.webp
images/flat/90-90-switch-peak.webp
null
ab-wheel-rollout
Ab Wheel Rollout
Bauchroller
Rueda Abdominal
strength
pull
compound
intermediate
ab_wheel
core
rectus_abdominis|transverse_abdominis
anterior_deltoid|latissimus_dorsi|obliques|serratus_anterior
hypertrophy|strength
core_focus
6
false
false
A core exercise rolling a wheel forward and back, training anti-extension of the spine.
Kneel on the floor and grip the ab wheel handles shoulder-width. | Brace the core hard so the lower back stays neutral. | Roll the wheel slowly forward, extending the body as far as you can control. | Stop before the hips sag or the back arches. | Pull the wheel back to the knees by contracting the abs.
images/flat/ab-wheel-rollout-start.webp
images/flat/ab-wheel-rollout-peak.webp
null
air-bike
Air Bike
Air Bike
Bicicleta de Aire
cardio
push
compound
intermediate
air_bike
full_body
hamstrings|quadriceps
gluteus_maximus|latissimus_dorsi|pectoralis_major|rectus_abdominis
hypertrophy|strength
lower_back_safe|shoulder_safe|no_axial_load|knee_safe
8
false
false
A full-body conditioning exercise on the air bike, combining pedaling with an arm push-pull for sustained power output.
Sit on the air bike and grip the moving handles. | Place your feet on the pedals and brace your core. | Push and pull the handles while pedaling at a steady pace. | Drive with both arms and legs to maintain power output. | Continue for the desired duration or distance.
null
null
images/flat/air-bike-main.webp
archer-pull-ups
Archer Pull Ups
Archer-Klimmzüge
Dominadas Arquero
strength
pull
compound
advanced
pull_up_bar
back
latissimus_dorsi
biceps_brachii|forearm_flexors|posterior_deltoid|rhomboids
hypertrophy|strength
knee_safe|no_axial_load|lower_back_safe|shoulder_safe
6
false
false
A unilateral pull-up shifting the body toward one hand while the other arm stays straight, building single-arm pulling strength.
Grip the bar wider than shoulder width with palms facing away. | Pull yourself up while shifting your body toward one hand. | Keep the opposite arm straight as a support. | Lower yourself under control back to the hang. | Alternate sides each rep or complete reps on one side first.
images/flat/archer-pull-ups-start.webp
images/flat/archer-pull-ups-peak.webp
null
archer-push-ups
Archer Push Ups
Archer-Liegestütze
Push-Ups Arquero
strength
push
compound
advanced
null
chest
pectoralis_major
anterior_deltoid|rectus_abdominis|serratus_anterior|triceps_brachii
hypertrophy|strength
knee_safe|no_axial_load|lower_back_safe|shoulder_safe
5
false
true
A wide push-up lowering toward one hand while the opposite arm stays straight, loading one side at a time.
Set up in a wide push-up position with arms straight. | Lower yourself toward one hand while keeping the other arm straight. | Keep your core tight and body in a straight line. | Press back up to the start position. | Alternate sides each rep for the desired number of reps.
images/flat/archer-push-ups-start.webp
images/flat/archer-push-ups-peak.webp
null
arnold-press
Arnold Press
Arnold Press
Press Arnold
strength
push
compound
intermediate
dumbbell
shoulders
anterior_deltoid|lateral_deltoid
serratus_anterior|trapezius|triceps_brachii
hypertrophy|strength
knee_safe|lower_back_safe|no_axial_load
6
false
false
An overhead press variation rotating the palms from facing the body to facing forward, working the front and side deltoids.
Hold a pair of dumbbells at shoulder height with palms facing you. | Press the dumbbells overhead while rotating your palms to face forward. | Fully extend your arms at the top without locking the elbows. | Reverse the motion and rotate back to the start. | Repeat for the desired number of reps.
images/flat/arnold-press-start.webp
images/flat/arnold-press-peak.webp
null
assisted-dips
Machine Assisted Dips
Dips an der Assistenzmaschine
Fondos en Máquina Asistida
strength
push
compound
beginner
dip_machine
upper_arms
pectoralis_major|triceps_brachii
anterior_deltoid|rhomboids
hypertrophy|strength
knee_safe|no_axial_load|lower_back_safe
6
false
false
A beginner-friendly dip performed on an assisted machine that offsets body weight, training the chest and triceps.
Step onto the assisted dip machine with knees on the pad. | Grip the parallel bars and support your weight with straight arms. | Lower your body by bending your elbows until shoulders are below elbows. | Press back up to the start position. | Repeat for the desired number of reps.
images/flat/assisted-dips-start.webp
images/flat/assisted-dips-peak.webp
null
assisted-pull-ups
Assisted Pull Ups
Unterstützte Klimmzüge
Dominadas Asistidas
strength
pull
compound
beginner
assisted_pullup_machine
back
latissimus_dorsi
biceps_brachii|forearm_flexors|posterior_deltoid|rhomboids
hypertrophy|strength
knee_safe|no_axial_load|lower_back_safe|shoulder_safe
6
false
false
A machine-assisted pull-up reducing the effective body weight, allowing beginners to train the lats through a full range.
Place your knees on the assisted pull-up machine pad. | Grip the bar with palms facing away, slightly wider than shoulders. | Pull your chest toward the bar by driving your elbows down. | Lower yourself under control to a full hang. | Repeat for the desired number of reps.
images/flat/assisted-pull-ups-start.webp
images/flat/assisted-pull-ups-peak.webp
null
back-extension
Back Extension
Rückenstreckung
Extensión de Espalda
strength
pull
isolation
beginner
null
back
erector_spinae
gluteus_maximus|hamstrings
hypertrophy|rehabilitation
leg_day|knee_safe|no_axial_load|lower_back_safe|shoulder_safe
3.5
false
true
An isolation movement targeting the lower back erector spinae on a hyperextension bench.
Lie face down on a hyperextension bench with hips at the pad edge. | Lower your upper body toward the floor. | Raise your torso back up until your body is straight. | Repeat.
images/flat/back-extension-start.webp
images/flat/back-extension-peak.webp
null
back-lever
Back Lever
Back Lever
Back lever
strength
static
compound
advanced
pull_up_bar
full_body
erector_spinae|latissimus_dorsi
anterior_deltoid|gluteus_maximus|rectus_abdominis
strength
null
6
false
false
An advanced gymnastic isometric: hanging from a bar, the body is held horizontal and face-down in a straight line, demanding total-body tension through the lats, core, and posterior chain.
Hang from a bar with an overhand grip and rotate backward through the arms until inverted. | Lower the body forward and down until it is horizontal, facing the floor. | Keep the arms straight and the whole body in one rigid line from head to heels. | Brace the core and squeeze the glutes so the hips and shoulders do no...
null
null
images/flat/back-lever-main.webp
balance-dome-crunch
Balance Dome Crunch
Balance-Dome Crunch
Crunch sobre Domo de Equilibrio
strength
pull
isolation
intermediate
bosu_ball
core
rectus_abdominis
obliques|transverse_abdominis
core|hypertrophy
core|core_focus|knee_safe|shoulder_safe|no_axial_load
5
false
false
A crunch done lying with your lower back on the domed side of a balance dome. The dome lets you start the curl from a slightly extended position, which lengthens the abdominals, and its instability makes the trunk work to keep you steady.
Place the balance dome on the floor with the domed side up and sit on it, then lie back so your lower back rests on the dome. | Bend your knees and place your feet flat on the floor, about hip-width apart. | Put your hands behind your head with your elbows wide, without pulling on your neck. | Curl your shoulders and u...
images/flat/balance-dome-crunch-start.webp
images/flat/balance-dome-crunch-peak.webp
null
balance-dome-glute-bridge
Balance Dome Glute Bridge
Balance-Dome Glute Bridge
Puente de Glúteos sobre Domo de Equilibrio
strength
push
compound
intermediate
bosu_ball
upper_legs
gluteus_maximus
gluteus_medius|hamstrings|transverse_abdominis
strength|hypertrophy
glute_focus|leg_day|lower_back_safe|knee_safe|shoulder_safe|no_axial_load
6
false
false
A glute bridge with both feet on a balance dome: lying on your back with your heels or soles on the domed top, you lift your hips until your body is straight from shoulders to knees. The unstable surface makes the glutes and hamstrings work harder to keep the hips level.
Lie on your back on the floor with your knees bent and place both feet on the top of a balance dome with the domed side up. | Rest your arms flat on the floor beside you with your palms down. | Brace your trunk and press through your feet to lift your hips off the floor. | Raise your hips until your body forms a straig...
images/flat/balance-dome-glute-bridge-start.webp
images/flat/balance-dome-glute-bridge-peak.webp
null
balance-dome-plank
Balance Dome Plank
Balance-Dome Plank
Plancha sobre Domo de Equilibrio
strength
static
compound
intermediate
bosu_ball
core
rectus_abdominis|transverse_abdominis
anterior_deltoid|obliques|serratus_anterior
endurance|strength
core|calisthenics|lower_back_safe|knee_safe|no_axial_load|shoulder_safe
6
false
false
A forearm plank with the elbows on a balance dome. The unstable surface makes the shoulders and the whole trunk work harder to keep the body in a straight line from head to heels.
Place the balance dome on a flat floor with the domed side up and kneel behind it. | Put your forearms on the dome with your elbows under your shoulders. | Step your feet back into a plank with your body in a straight line from head to heels. | Squeeze your glutes and brace your abdominals, keeping your neck long. | Ho...
null
null
images/flat/balance-dome-plank-main.webp
balance-dome-push-up
Balance Dome Push-Up
Balance-Dome Push-Up
Push-Up sobre Domo de Equilibrio
strength
push
compound
intermediate
bosu_ball
chest
pectoralis_major|triceps_brachii
anterior_deltoid|rectus_abdominis|serratus_anterior
strength|hypertrophy
push_day|calisthenics|lower_back_safe|no_axial_load|shoulder_stability
6
false
false
A push-up with the hands on a balance dome turned flat side up. The dome tilts under your hands, so the chest, shoulders and triceps press you up while the shoulder stabilisers and the trunk keep you steady.
Turn the balance dome over so that its flat platform faces up, and place your hands on the platform at about shoulder-width. | Step your feet back into a high plank with your body in a straight line from head to heels. | Brace your trunk and lower your chest toward the platform by bending your elbows. | Lower until you...
images/flat/balance-dome-push-up-start.webp
images/flat/balance-dome-push-up-peak.webp
null
balance-dome-single-leg-stand
Balance Dome Single-Leg Stand
Balance-Dome Einbeinstand
Equilibrio a Una Pierna sobre Domo de Equilibrio
strength
static
compound
advanced
bosu_ball
lower_legs
gastrocnemius|soleus
gluteus_medius|hip_flexors|tibialis_anterior
rehabilitation|strength
rehab|knee_safe|lower_back_safe|shoulder_safe|no_axial_load
6
true
false
A balance hold on one leg on a balance dome, with the other knee lifted in front of you. The ankle, calf and hip muscles of the standing leg constantly adjust to the tilting surface, which makes it a demanding balance and rehabilitation exercise.
Place the balance dome on a flat floor with the domed side up, next to a wall or a sturdy support. | Step onto the middle of the dome with one foot and stand tall with your knee slightly bent. | Shift your weight onto that leg and lift the other knee in front of you until the thigh is about hip height. | Keep your hips...
null
null
images/flat/balance-dome-single-leg-stand-main.webp
balance-dome-squat
Balance Dome Squat
Balance-Dome Kniebeuge
Sentadilla sobre Domo de Equilibrio
strength
push
compound
intermediate
bosu_ball
upper_legs
gluteus_maximus|quadriceps
gastrocnemius|hamstrings|soleus
strength|hypertrophy
leg_day|shoulder_safe|lower_back_safe|no_axial_load
6
false
false
A bodyweight squat done standing on the domed side of a balance dome. The surface moves under your feet, so the quadriceps and glutes lower and lift the body while the ankles and trunk work to keep you balanced.
Place the balance dome on a flat floor with the domed side up and step onto the middle of it with both feet, about hip-width apart. | Find your balance and reach your arms straight out in front of you. | Push your hips back and bend your knees, lowering until your thighs are close to parallel with the floor. | Keep you...
images/flat/balance-dome-squat-start.webp
images/flat/balance-dome-squat-peak.webp
null
balance-dome-squat-hold
Balance Dome Squat Hold
Balance-Dome Kniebeugen-Halt
Sentadilla Isométrica sobre Domo de Equilibrio
strength
static
compound
intermediate
bosu_ball
upper_legs
gluteus_maximus|quadriceps
gastrocnemius|hamstrings|soleus
strength|endurance
leg_day|knee_safe|lower_back_safe|shoulder_safe|no_axial_load
6
false
false
A static squat held on a balance dome: you stand on the domed top and lower into a partial squat with your arms reaching forward, then stay there while the unstable surface keeps shifting. The quadriceps and glutes hold the position and the ankles and trunk work to keep you balanced.
Place the balance dome on a flat floor with the domed side up and step onto the middle of it with both feet, about hip-width apart. | Stand tall and find your balance before you start to squat. | Push your hips back and bend your knees until your thighs are close to parallel with the floor. | Reach your arms straight o...
null
null
images/flat/balance-dome-squat-hold-main.webp
balance-dome-stand
Balance Dome Stand
Balance-Dome Stand
Postura sobre Domo de Equilibrio
strength
static
compound
beginner
bosu_ball
lower_legs
gastrocnemius|soleus
gluteus_medius|tibialis_anterior
rehabilitation|strength
rehab|knee_safe|lower_back_safe|shoulder_safe|no_axial_load
6
false
false
A balance hold on a balance dome, the half-sphere trainer with a flat base: you stand on its domed top with both feet and keep your body steady while the surface moves under you. The calves and the small muscles around the ankles work constantly to hold you upright.
Place the balance dome on a flat floor with the domed side up and stand next to it. | Step onto the middle of the dome with one foot, then bring the other foot up beside it, about hip-width apart. | Stand tall with your arms relaxed at your sides and your knees slightly bent. | Keep your weight even across both feet an...
null
null
images/flat/balance-dome-stand-main.webp
balance-dome-step-up
Balance Dome Step-Up
Balance-Dome Step-Up
Step-Up sobre Domo de Equilibrio
strength
push
compound
intermediate
bosu_ball
upper_legs
gluteus_maximus|quadriceps
gastrocnemius|gluteus_medius|hamstrings
strength|hypertrophy
knee_safe|lower_back_safe|shoulder_safe|no_axial_load
6
true
false
A single-leg step-up onto a balance dome: you place one foot on the domed top, stand up on it and then step back down. The surface tilts under your foot, so the quadriceps and glutes lift the body while the hips and ankle work to keep you steady.
Stand facing the balance dome, placed domed side up on a flat floor. | Place one foot flat in the middle of the dome. | Press through the whole foot and straighten that leg to stand up on the dome, bringing your other foot beside it. | Stand tall for a moment and keep your weight centred over the dome. | Step back down...
images/flat/balance-dome-step-up-start.webp
images/flat/balance-dome-step-up-peak.webp
null
ball-leg-curl
Stability Ball Leg Curl
Stability-Ball-Beinbeuger
Curl de Piernas con Pelota de Estabilidad
strength
pull
isolation
intermediate
stability_ball
upper_legs
hamstrings
gastrocnemius|gluteus_maximus
hypertrophy|strength
leg_day
5
false
false
A bodyweight hamstring curl using a stability ball, rolling the heels toward the glutes while bridging the hips.
Lie face-up on the floor with your heels and lower calves on top of a stability ball, arms out for balance. | Press through the heels to raise your hips into a straight line from shoulders to ankles. | Keeping the hips up, bend the knees to roll the ball toward your glutes. | Extend the legs back out under control with...
images/flat/ball-leg-curl-start.webp
images/flat/ball-leg-curl-peak.webp
null
ball-pike
Ball Pike
Ball Pike
Pike con Pelota
strength
pull
compound
advanced
stability_ball
core
obliques|rectus_abdominis
anterior_deltoid|hip_flexors|serratus_anterior
hypertrophy|strength
core_focus
6
false
false
An advanced core exercise where the hips pike up while the feet roll a stability ball toward the chest.
Place the shins on a stability ball and hands on the floor in a high plank. | Brace the core and keep the legs straight. | Pike the hips up, rolling the ball toward the chest as the body forms an inverted V. | Pause briefly at the top. | Roll the ball back out to the starting plank.
images/flat/ball-pike-start.webp
images/flat/ball-pike-peak.webp
null
band-assisted-pull-ups
Band Assisted Pull Ups
Klimmzüge mit Widerstandsband
Dominadas Asistidas con Banda
strength
pull
compound
beginner
resistance_band
back
latissimus_dorsi
biceps_brachii|forearm_flexors|posterior_deltoid|rhomboids
hypertrophy|strength
knee_safe|no_axial_load|lower_back_safe|shoulder_safe
6
false
false
A pull-up variation using a resistance band for assistance, reducing the load to build toward unassisted reps.
Loop a resistance band over the pull-up bar and step one foot into it. | Grip the bar with palms facing away, shoulder-width apart. | Pull your chest toward the bar by driving your elbows down. | Lower yourself under control to a full hang. | Repeat for the desired number of reps.
images/flat/band-assisted-pull-ups-start.webp
images/flat/band-assisted-pull-ups-peak.webp
null
band-pull-apart
Band Pull Apart
Band-Pull-Apart
Separación de Banda Elástica
strength
pull
isolation
beginner
resistance_band
shoulders
posterior_deltoid
rhomboids|trapezius
hypertrophy|rehabilitation
pull_day|shoulder_safe
5
false
false
A high-volume rear delt and scapular retractor exercise performed by pulling a resistance band apart at shoulder height.
Stand holding a light resistance band with both hands, arms extended straight in front at shoulder height. | Hands start shoulder-width apart, palms facing down. | Keeping arms straight, pull the band apart by driving the hands out to the sides. | Finish with the band touching your chest and the shoulder blades squeeze...
images/flat/band-pull-apart-start.webp
images/flat/band-pull-apart-peak.webp
null
band-pull-through
Band Pull-Through
Pull-Through mit Band
Tirón entre Piernas con Banda
strength
pull
compound
beginner
resistance_band
upper_legs
gluteus_maximus|hamstrings
erector_spinae
hypertrophy|strength
leg_day|glute_focus|knee_safe|shoulder_safe|lower_back_safe|no_axial_load
6
false
false
A hip-hinge exercise in which you stand facing away from a low anchor with a resistance band running between your legs and drive your hips forward to stand tall. The pull of the band behind you loads the glutes and hamstrings, which makes it a light, joint-friendly way to practise the hinge.
Anchor a resistance band at floor level and stand facing away from it, with the band passing between your legs and its free end held in both hands. | Step forward until the band is under tension and set your feet about shoulder-width apart with your knees slightly bent. | Push your hips back and hinge forward at the hi...
images/flat/band-pull-through-start.webp
images/flat/band-pull-through-peak.webp
null
band-shoulder-external-rotation
Band Shoulder External Rotation
Schulter-Außenrotation mit Band
Rotación Externa de Hombro con Banda
strength
pull
isolation
beginner
resistance_band
shoulders
infraspinatus_teres_minor
posterior_deltoid
rehabilitation|strength
knee_safe|no_axial_load|lower_back_safe|shoulder_safe
5
true
false
A rotator cuff exercise with a resistance band. With your elbow tucked against your side and bent to a right angle, you rotate your forearm outward against the pull of the band and then return slowly. It strengthens the small muscles at the back of the shoulder that turn the arm outward and keep the joint steady.
Anchor a resistance band at about elbow height and stand sideways to it, so that the arm you are training is on the side away from the anchor. | Hold the band in that hand, bend your elbow to 90 degrees and tuck it against your side; a small folded towel between elbow and ribs helps keep it there. | Start with your for...
images/flat/band-shoulder-external-rotation-start.webp
images/flat/band-shoulder-external-rotation-peak.webp
null
banded-adductor-stretch
Banded Adductor Stretch
Adduktoren-Dehnung mit Band
Estiramiento de Aductores con Banda
stretching
static
isolation
beginner
resistance_band
upper_legs
adductors
hamstrings
mobility
mobility|stretching
5
true
false
A lying stretch that uses a band to guide one straight leg out to the side and lengthen the inner thigh.
Lie on your back with a band looped around one foot. | Raise that leg and let it open out to the side. | Hold the band to control how far the leg lowers. | Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing steadily. | Switch sides and repeat.
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null
images/flat/banded-adductor-stretch-main.webp
banded-ankle-stretch
Banded Ankle Stretch
Sprunggelenk-Dehnung mit Band
Estiramiento de Tobillo con Banda
stretching
static
isolation
beginner
resistance_band
lower_legs
gastrocnemius
soleus
mobility
mobility|stretching
5
true
false
A seated stretch that uses a band around the forefoot to flex the ankle and lengthen the calf.
Sit with one leg extended and a band around the forefoot. | Hold the band in both hands. | Pull so the toes draw back toward your shin. | Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing steadily. | Switch sides and repeat.
null
null
images/flat/banded-ankle-stretch-main.webp
banded-calf-stretch
Banded Calf Stretch
Wadendehnung mit Band
Estiramiento de Pantorrilla con Banda
stretching
static
isolation
beginner
resistance_band
lower_legs
gastrocnemius
soleus
mobility
mobility|stretching
5
true
false
A lying stretch that uses a band around the ball of the foot to flex the ankle and lengthen the calf.
Lie on your back and loop a band around the ball of one foot. | Raise the leg and keep it fairly straight. | Pull the band so your toes draw back toward your shin. | Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing steadily. | Switch sides and repeat.
null
null
images/flat/banded-calf-stretch-main.webp
banded-chest-stretch
Banded Chest Stretch
Brustdehnung mit Band
Estiramiento de Pecho con Banda
stretching
static
isolation
beginner
resistance_band
chest
pectoralis_major
anterior_deltoid
mobility
mobility|stretching
5
false
false
A standing stretch that opens the chest by holding a band behind the back and drawing the arms apart.
Hold a band behind your back with both hands. | Straighten your arms and draw them apart. | Lift your chest and squeeze your shoulder blades. | Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing steadily.
null
null
images/flat/banded-chest-stretch-main.webp
banded-clamshell
Banded Clamshell
Clamshell mit Band
Almeja con Banda
strength
pull
isolation
beginner
loop_band
upper_legs
gluteus_medius
gluteus_maximus
rehabilitation|endurance|hypertrophy
leg_day|warm_up
5
false
false
A clamshell hip-abduction performed with a loop band wrapped above the knees. The band adds constant tension on the gluteus medius — a small, focused isolation drill for hip stability.
Lie on your side with hips and knees bent to roughly 45 degrees, feet stacked. | Place a loop band around both legs above the knees. | Keep the feet pressed together and the pelvis stable — do not roll back as you move. | Open the top knee upward against the band, like a clamshell opening, until you feel the glute fire...
images/flat/banded-clamshell-start.webp
images/flat/banded-clamshell-peak.webp
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banded-figure-4-stretch
Banded Figure-4 Stretch
Vierer-Dehnung mit Band
Estiramiento Figura 4 con Banda
stretching
static
isolation
beginner
resistance_band
upper_legs
gluteus_maximus
gluteus_medius
mobility
mobility|stretching
5
true
false
A lying glute stretch in a figure-4 position, using a band to draw both legs toward the chest.
Lie on your back and cross one ankle over the opposite thigh. | Loop a band around the supporting thigh. | Pull both legs toward your chest with the band. | Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing steadily. | Switch sides and repeat.
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images/flat/banded-figure-4-stretch-main.webp
banded-fire-hydrant
Banded Fire Hydrant
Banded Fire Hydrant
Hidrante de Fuego con Banda
strength
push
isolation
beginner
loop_band
upper_legs
gluteus_medius
gluteus_maximus
hypertrophy
leg_day|glute_focus
5
true
false
This isolation exercise uses a loop band to target and strengthen the gluteus medius and maximus, improving hip abduction and stability.
Place a loop band just above your knees and assume a quadruped position with hands under shoulders and knees under hips. | Keep your core engaged and back flat, maintaining a neutral spine throughout the movement. | Slowly lift one knee out to the side, keeping the knee bent at 90 degrees, until your thigh is parallel ...
images/flat/banded-fire-hydrant-start.webp
images/flat/banded-fire-hydrant-peak.webp
null
banded-glute-bridge
Banded Glute Bridge
Glute Bridge mit Band
Puente de Glúteos con Banda
strength
push
compound
beginner
loop_band
upper_legs
gluteus_maximus
gluteus_medius|hamstrings
hypertrophy|rehabilitation|endurance
leg_day
6
false
false
A glute bridge with a loop band placed above the knees. Driving the knees out against the band recruits the gluteus medius alongside the prime glute-max bridge — a cheap accessory that doubles as hip activation.
Lie on your back with the knees bent and feet flat on the floor, shoulder-width apart. | Place a loop band around both legs just above the knees. | Press the lower back into the floor and brace the core. | Drive through the heels and squeeze the glutes to lift the hips into a bridge — keep the band tension by pushing t...
images/flat/banded-glute-bridge-start.webp
images/flat/banded-glute-bridge-peak.webp
null
banded-good-morning
Banded Good Morning
Banded Good Morning
Buenos Días con Banda
strength
pull
compound
beginner
loop_band
upper_legs
gluteus_maximus|hamstrings
erector_spinae
hypertrophy
pull_day|leg_day
6
false
false
A hip-hinge with a loop band over the upper back, targeting the hamstrings and glutes.
Stand on a loop band with both feet and pass it over the back of your neck. | Set feet hip-width with a soft bend in the knees. | Hinge at the hips, pushing them back with a flat back. | Lower until you feel a stretch in the hamstrings. | Drive the hips forward to return to standing.
images/flat/banded-good-morning-start.webp
images/flat/banded-good-morning-peak.webp
null
banded-hamstring-stretch
Banded Hamstring Stretch
Hamstring-Dehnung mit Band
Estiramiento de Isquiotibiales con Banda
stretching
static
isolation
beginner
resistance_band
upper_legs
hamstrings
gastrocnemius
mobility
mobility|stretching
5
true
false
A lying stretch that uses a band around the foot to draw a straight leg toward the torso and lengthen the hamstring.
Lie on your back and loop a band around one foot. | Raise that leg straight up, holding the band in both hands. | Gently pull the band to draw the leg toward you. | Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing steadily. | Switch sides and repeat.
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null
images/flat/banded-hamstring-stretch-main.webp
banded-hip-thrust
Banded Hip Thrust
Band-Hüftstoß
Empuje de Cadera con Banda
strength
push
compound
beginner
loop_band
upper_legs
gluteus_maximus
gluteus_medius|hamstrings
hypertrophy|strength
leg_day|glute_focus|requires_bench
6
false
false
This exercise uses a loop band to increase glute activation during a hip thrust, effectively targeting the gluteus maximus, hamstrings, and gluteus medius for improved lower body strength.
Place a loop band just above your knees and sit on the floor with your upper back against a bench. | Bend your knees, plant your feet hip-width apart, and position the band to create tension. | Drive through your heels, extend your hips, and lift your glutes off the floor until your body forms a straight line from shou...
images/flat/banded-hip-thrust-start.webp
images/flat/banded-hip-thrust-peak.webp
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banded-it-band-stretch
Banded IT-Band Stretch
IT-Band-Dehnung mit Band
Estiramiento de Banda Iliotibial con Banda
stretching
static
isolation
beginner
resistance_band
upper_legs
abductors
gluteus_maximus|gluteus_medius
mobility
mobility|stretching
5
true
false
A lying stretch that uses a band to draw one leg across the body and target the outer thigh and hip.
Lie on your back with a band around one raised foot. | Hold the band with the opposite hand. | Draw the straight leg across your body toward the floor. | Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing steadily. | Switch sides and repeat.
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null
images/flat/banded-it-band-stretch-main.webp
banded-kneeling-hip-thrust
Banded Kneeling Hip Thrust
Kniender Hüftstoß mit Band
Empuje de Cadera Arrodillado con Banda
strength
push
compound
beginner
loop_band
upper_legs
gluteus_maximus
hamstrings
hypertrophy
leg_day|glute_focus
6
false
false
This exercise strengthens the glutes and hamstrings by driving the hips forward against band resistance from a kneeling position.
Anchor a band low on a sturdy post, at the height of your hips when kneeling, and loop it around your hips. Kneel facing away from the post, torso upright and knees hip-width apart, far enough forward that the band is taut. | Sit your hips back toward your heels, leaning slightly forward with your back straight and cor...
images/flat/banded-kneeling-hip-thrust-start.webp
images/flat/banded-kneeling-hip-thrust-peak.webp
null
banded-lat-stretch
Banded Lat Stretch
Lat-Dehnung mit Band
Estiramiento de Dorsales con Banda
stretching
static
isolation
beginner
resistance_band
back
latissimus_dorsi
posterior_deltoid
mobility
mobility|stretching
5
false
false
A standing stretch that lengthens the lats by hinging forward while holding a band overhead under tension.
Hold a band overhead with both hands under light tension. | Hinge forward at the hips with your arms reaching ahead. | Let your chest sink to lengthen the sides of your back. | Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing steadily.
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null
images/flat/banded-lat-stretch-main.webp
banded-lateral-walk
Banded Lateral Walk
Lateral Walk mit Band
Caminata Lateral con Banda
strength
dynamic
compound
beginner
loop_band
upper_legs
gluteus_medius
gluteus_maximus|quadriceps
rehabilitation|endurance|hypertrophy
leg_day|warm_up
6
false
false
A side-stepping movement performed with a loop band wrapped above the knees or around the ankles. Constant abduction tension fires the gluteus medius — a staple warm-up and rehab drill for hip stability.
Place a loop band around the legs above the knees (or around the ankles for a harder version). | Stand in a quarter-squat: feet shoulder-width, hips back, chest up, knees tracking over the toes. | Step one foot directly out to the side against the band tension. | Bring the trailing foot in toward the lead — keep tensio...
images/flat/banded-lateral-walk-start.webp
images/flat/banded-lateral-walk-peak.webp
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banded-overhead-press
Banded Overhead Press
Überkopfdrücken mit Band
Press por Encima de la Cabeza con Banda
strength
push
compound
beginner
resistance_band
shoulders
anterior_deltoid|triceps_brachii
lateral_deltoid|serratus_anterior|trapezius
hypertrophy|strength
knee_safe|lower_back_safe|no_axial_load
6
false
false
A standing overhead press with a resistance band under your feet. You hold the band at shoulder height and press your hands overhead until your arms are straight, against the growing tension of the band. It trains the shoulders and the triceps without weights.
Stand on the middle of a resistance band with your feet about hip-width apart. | Hold the ends of the band at shoulder height with your palms facing forward and your elbows bent. | Brace your trunk and squeeze your glutes to keep your ribs down. | Press your hands straight up overhead until your arms are fully extended...
images/flat/banded-overhead-press-start.webp
images/flat/banded-overhead-press-peak.webp
null
banded-pallof-press
Banded Pallof Press
Pallof Press mit Band
Press Pallof con Banda
strength
push
compound
intermediate
resistance_band
core
obliques|transverse_abdominis
anterior_deltoid|erector_spinae|gluteus_medius|rectus_abdominis
core|strength
core|core_focus|lower_back_safe|knee_safe|no_axial_load|shoulder_safe
6
false
false
An anti-rotation core exercise with a resistance band anchored beside you at chest height. You hold the band at your chest, press your hands straight out in front of you and resist the pull of the band that tries to turn your trunk, then bring your hands back. The abdominal muscles and obliques work to keep your body s...
Anchor a resistance band at chest height and stand sideways to it with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding the band with both hands at the centre of your chest. | Step away from the anchor until the band is under tension, with your knees slightly bent and your hips and shoulders facing forward. | Press your hands s...
images/flat/banded-pallof-press-start.webp
images/flat/banded-pallof-press-peak.webp
null
banded-push-up
Banded Push-Up
Push-Up mit Band
Push-Up con Banda
strength
push
compound
intermediate
resistance_band
chest
pectoralis_major|triceps_brachii
anterior_deltoid|serratus_anterior
hypertrophy|strength
push_day|calisthenics|knee_safe|no_axial_load|lower_back_safe
6
false
false
A push-up with a resistance band stretched across your upper back and held under your hands. The band adds resistance that grows as you press up, so the top of the movement becomes the hardest part. It trains the chest, the front of the shoulders and the triceps.
Place a resistance band across your upper back, just below your neck, and hold each end under the palm of the same hand on the floor. | Start in a high plank with your hands slightly wider than your shoulders and your body in a straight line from head to heels. | Lower your chest toward the floor by bending your elbows...
images/flat/banded-push-up-start.webp
images/flat/banded-push-up-peak.webp
null
banded-rear-delt-stretch
Banded Rear Delt Stretch
Hintere-Schulter-Dehnung mit Band
Estiramiento de Deltoides Posterior con Banda
stretching
static
isolation
beginner
resistance_band
shoulders
posterior_deltoid
rhomboids|trapezius
mobility
mobility|stretching
5
true
false
A standing stretch that targets the rear shoulder by pulling one arm across the body against band tension.
Loop a band around one arm and hold the other end. | Draw that arm horizontally across your chest. | Use the band to deepen the pull gently. | Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing steadily. | Switch sides and repeat.
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null
images/flat/banded-rear-delt-stretch-main.webp
banded-romanian-deadlift
Banded Romanian Deadlift
Banded Romanian Deadlift
Peso Muerto Rumano con Banda
strength
pull
compound
beginner
loop_band
upper_legs
gluteus_maximus|hamstrings
erector_spinae
hypertrophy
pull_day|leg_day
6
false
false
A Romanian deadlift using a loop band, ideal for warm-ups and learning the hip-hinge pattern.
Stand on a loop band with both feet and grip the top of the band. | Set feet hip-width with a soft bend in the knees. | Hinge at the hips, sliding the hands down the legs. | Lower until you feel a stretch in the hamstrings. | Drive the hips forward to return to standing.
images/flat/banded-romanian-deadlift-start.webp
images/flat/banded-romanian-deadlift-peak.webp
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banded-seated-hip-abduction
Banded Seated Hip Abduction
Bandgestütztes sitzendes Hüftabduktion
Abducción de Cadera Sentado con Banda
strength
push
isolation
beginner
loop_band
upper_legs
gluteus_medius
gluteus_maximus
hypertrophy
leg_day|glute_focus
5
false
false
This isolation exercise targets the gluteus medius and maximus by externally rotating the hips against band resistance while seated.
Sit on a bench or chair with a loop band around your knees. | Keep your feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart, and maintain an upright posture. | Push your knees outwards against the band, engaging your glutes. | Hold the peak contraction briefly, then slowly return your knees to the starting position. | Control the ...
images/flat/banded-seated-hip-abduction-start.webp
images/flat/banded-seated-hip-abduction-peak.webp
null
banded-shoulder-stretch
Banded Shoulder Stretch
Schulterdehnung mit Band
Estiramiento de Hombros con Banda
stretching
static
isolation
beginner
resistance_band
shoulders
anterior_deltoid
pectoralis_major
mobility
mobility|stretching
5
false
false
A standing stretch that opens the shoulders and chest by holding a band behind the back, one hand high and one low.
Hold a band behind your back, one hand high and one low. | Keep light tension in the band. | Open your chest and draw your shoulders gently back. | Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing steadily.
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null
images/flat/banded-shoulder-stretch-main.webp
banded-squat
Banded Squat
Banded Squat
Sentadilla con Banda
strength
push
compound
beginner
loop_band
upper_legs
gluteus_maximus|quadriceps
gluteus_medius|hamstrings
hypertrophy
leg_day
6
false
false
A bodyweight squat with a loop band above the knees to teach knees-out tracking.
Place a loop band just above the knees. | Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly out. | Push the knees out against the band as you squat down. | Descend until thighs are parallel or below. | Drive through the heels to stand back up.
images/flat/banded-squat-start.webp
images/flat/banded-squat-peak.webp
null
banded-standing-curl
Banded Standing Leg Curl
Stehender Beinbeuger mit Band
Curl de Pierna de Pie con Banda
strength
pull
isolation
beginner
loop_band
upper_legs
hamstrings
gastrocnemius
hypertrophy
arm_day|pull_day
5
true
false
A standing hamstring curl using a loop band anchored around the ankle, useful for travel or as a low-load hamstring finisher.
Loop a resistance band around one ankle and anchor the other end under your standing foot or a fixed point in front of you. | Stand tall, holding onto something for balance if needed, with a slight bend in the standing knee. | Curl the banded heel up and back toward your glute, keeping the thigh still. | Squeeze the ha...
images/flat/banded-standing-curl-start.webp
images/flat/banded-standing-curl-peak.webp
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banded-standing-hip-abduction
Banded Standing Hip Abduction
Bandgestütztes Stehendes Hüftabduktion
Abducción de Cadera de Pie con Banda
strength
push
isolation
beginner
loop_band
upper_legs
gluteus_medius
gluteus_maximus
hypertrophy
leg_day|glute_focus
5
true
false
This isolation exercise targets the gluteus medius and maximus, improving hip stability and strength by abducting the leg against band resistance.
Place a loop band around your ankles or just above your knees. | Stand tall with a slight bend in your knees and brace your core. | Shift your weight onto one leg, maintaining a stable torso. | Slowly abduct the free leg out to the side, feeling the glute contract. | Control the movement as you return the leg to the st...
images/flat/banded-standing-hip-abduction-start.webp
images/flat/banded-standing-hip-abduction-peak.webp
null
banded-standing-hip-adduction
Banded Standing Hip Adduction
Banded Standing Hip Adduction
Aducción de Cadera de Pie con Banda
strength
pull
isolation
beginner
loop_band
upper_legs
adductors
null
hypertrophy
leg_day
5
true
false
A standing hip adduction with a loop band, isolating the inner thigh adductors.
Anchor a loop band to a sturdy upright at ankle height. | Step into the loop with the working leg facing the anchor side. | Stand a few feet away so the band has tension. | Sweep the working leg across the body toward the standing leg. | Return slowly to the start. Complete reps per side, then switch.
images/flat/banded-standing-hip-adduction-start.webp
images/flat/banded-standing-hip-adduction-peak.webp
null
banded-standing-row
Banded Standing Row
Stehendes Rudern mit Band
Remo de Pie con Banda
strength
pull
compound
beginner
resistance_band
back
latissimus_dorsi|rhomboids
biceps_brachii|posterior_deltoid|trapezius
hypertrophy
pull_day|knee_safe|no_axial_load|lower_back_safe|shoulder_safe
6
false
false
A standing row with a resistance band anchored in front of you at about chest height. You pull your elbows back toward your ribs and squeeze your shoulder blades together, then return slowly. It trains the muscles of the upper back and the rear of the shoulders without gym equipment.
Anchor a resistance band at about chest height, stand facing it with one end in each hand, and step back until the band is under light tension. | Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart and your knees slightly bent, with your arms stretched out in front of you. | Pull your elbows back along your sides and bring your ...
images/flat/banded-standing-row-start.webp
images/flat/banded-standing-row-peak.webp
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banded-sumo-walk
Banded Sumo Walk
Banded Sumo Walk
Caminata Sumo con Banda
strength
push
compound
beginner
loop_band
upper_legs
gluteus_maximus|gluteus_medius
quadriceps
hypertrophy|endurance
leg_day|glute_focus|warm_up
6
false
false
A wide-stance lateral walk with a loop band around the lower legs, targeting the glute medius and maximus.
Place a loop band around your lower legs, just above the ankles. | Drop into a quarter squat with feet wider than shoulder-width. | Step sideways in a wide stance, keeping tension on the band. | Bring the trailing foot in only partway so the band stays taut, and keep stepping for the prescribed distance before leading ...
images/flat/banded-sumo-walk-start.webp
images/flat/banded-sumo-walk-peak.webp
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banded-terminal-knee-extension
Banded Terminal Knee Extension
Banded Terminal Knee Extension
Extensión Terminal de Rodilla con Banda
strength
push
isolation
beginner
loop_band
upper_legs
quadriceps
null
hypertrophy|mobility
leg_day|rehab
5
true
false
An isolation drill that locks out the knee against band resistance, often used for VMO and knee rehab.
Anchor a loop band to a sturdy upright at knee height. | Step into the loop so the band sits behind one knee. | Step back so the band pulls the knee into a slight bend. | Extend the knee fully against the band, contracting the quad. | Return slowly. Complete reps per side, then switch.
images/flat/banded-terminal-knee-extension-start.webp
images/flat/banded-terminal-knee-extension-peak.webp
null
banded-triceps-stretch
Banded Triceps Stretch
Trizeps-Dehnung mit Band
Estiramiento de Tríceps con Banda
stretching
static
isolation
beginner
resistance_band
upper_arms
triceps_brachii
latissimus_dorsi
mobility
mobility|stretching
5
true
false
A standing stretch that lengthens the triceps by reaching one hand behind the head against band tension.
Hold a band that runs down your back, top hand behind your head. | Anchor the lower hand at your lower back. | Reach the top hand down to feel the triceps lengthen. | Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing steadily. | Switch sides and repeat.
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null
images/flat/banded-triceps-stretch-main.webp
barbell-ab-rollout
Barbell Ab Rollout
Langhantel-Ab-Rollout
Rueda Abdominal con Barra
strength
dynamic
compound
intermediate
barbell
core
rectus_abdominis
latissimus_dorsi|obliques|transverse_abdominis
hypertrophy|strength
core|lower_back_safe
6
false
false
A kneeling ab rollout using a loaded barbell with plates, giving smoother rolling and adjustable load compared to an ab wheel.
Load plates of equal size on both ends of a barbell and place it on the floor. | Kneel behind the bar and grip it shoulder-width, arms extended. | Brace the core hard, then roll the bar forward away from your body. | Go as far as you can keep a neutral spine — stop before the hips sag. | Pull the bar back to the starti...
images/flat/barbell-ab-rollout-start.webp
images/flat/barbell-ab-rollout-peak.webp
null
barbell-box-squat
Barbell Box Squat
Langhantel Box Squat
Sentadilla en Caja con Barra
strength
push
compound
intermediate
barbell
upper_legs
gluteus_maximus|quadriceps
adductors|erector_spinae|hamstrings
strength|power
leg_day|powerlifting|requires_bench
6
false
false
A back squat with a barbell in which you sit back onto a box or bench at the bottom, pause for a moment and stand up again. The box fixes the depth and teaches you to sit back into the hips, and the brief pause removes the rebound out of the bottom.
Set a box or bench behind you at a height where your thighs end up about parallel to the floor when you sit on it. | Take the barbell on your upper back, step back and stand with your feet a little wider than shoulder-width. | Brace your trunk and push your hips back, then lower yourself under control toward the box. |...
images/flat/barbell-box-squat-start.webp
images/flat/barbell-box-squat-peak.webp
null
barbell-bulgarian-split-squat
Barbell Bulgarian Split Squat
Langhantel Bulgarische Kniebeuge
Sentadilla Búlgara con Barra
strength
push
compound
advanced
barbell
upper_legs
gluteus_maximus|quadriceps
adductors|erector_spinae|gluteus_medius|hamstrings
hypertrophy|strength
leg_day|requires_bench
6
true
false
A single-leg squat with the rear foot raised on a bench and a barbell held across the upper back. The heavy, unilateral load works the quadriceps and glutes of the front leg and challenges balance and hip mobility.
Set a barbell across the upper back and stand about two feet in front of a flat bench, facing away from it. | Place the top of one foot on the bench behind you, with the front foot far enough forward to keep the shin close to vertical when you lower. | Brace the trunk and lower the back knee toward the floor by bending...
images/flat/barbell-bulgarian-split-squat-start.webp
images/flat/barbell-bulgarian-split-squat-peak.webp
null
barbell-calf-raise
Barbell Calf Raise
Langhantel-Wadenheben
Elevación de Talones con Barra
strength
push
isolation
intermediate
barbell
lower_legs
gastrocnemius
soleus
hypertrophy
knee_safe|shoulder_safe|lower_back_safe|no_axial_load
5
false
false
A standing calf raise loaded with a barbell across the upper back, using a raised platform for a deeper heel stretch.
Place a barbell across your upper back as in a squat. | Stand with the balls of your feet on a raised platform. | Push up onto your toes as high as possible. | Pause and squeeze your calves at the top. | Lower your heels below the platform and repeat.
images/flat/barbell-calf-raise-start.webp
images/flat/barbell-calf-raise-peak.webp
null
barbell-curl
Barbell Curl
Langhantel-Curl
Curl con Barra
strength
pull
isolation
beginner
barbell
upper_arms
biceps_brachii
brachialis|forearm_flexors
hypertrophy
arm_day|knee_safe|shoulder_safe|lower_back_safe|no_axial_load
5
false
false
A classic biceps isolation exercise using a barbell for maximal loading.
Stand holding a barbell with a shoulder-width underhand grip. | Curl the bar up toward your shoulders. | Squeeze at the top, then lower under control. | Repeat.
images/flat/barbell-curl-start.webp
images/flat/barbell-curl-peak.webp
null
barbell-front-raise
Barbell Front Raise
Langhantel-Frontheben
Elevación Frontal con Barra
strength
push
isolation
intermediate
barbell
shoulders
anterior_deltoid
lateral_deltoid|pectoralis_major|serratus_anterior
hypertrophy
knee_safe|lower_back_safe|shoulder_safe|no_axial_load
5
false
false
An isolation exercise raising a barbell from the thighs to shoulder height, targeting the front deltoids.
Stand holding a barbell with an overhand grip at thigh level. | Keep your arms straight and core braced. | Raise the barbell in front of you to shoulder height. | Pause briefly at the top. | Lower under control and repeat.
images/flat/barbell-front-raise-start.webp
images/flat/barbell-front-raise-peak.webp
null
barbell-glute-bridge
Barbell Glute Bridge
Langhantel-Gesäßbrücke
Puente de Glúteos con Barra
strength
push
compound
intermediate
barbell
upper_legs
gluteus_maximus
hamstrings
hypertrophy|strength
leg_day|lower_back_safe|knee_safe|shoulder_safe|no_axial_load
6
false
false
A weighted glute bridge using a barbell for increased resistance.
Lie on the floor with a barbell across your hips and knees bent. | Drive your hips up by squeezing your glutes. | Hold at the top with hips fully extended. | Lower with control. | Repeat.
images/flat/barbell-glute-bridge-start.webp
images/flat/barbell-glute-bridge-peak.webp
null
barbell-isometric-squat-hold
Barbell Isometric Squat Hold
Langhantel-Kniebeuge Iso-Halt
Sentadilla Isométrica con Barra
strength
static
compound
intermediate
barbell
upper_legs
gluteus_maximus|quadriceps
erector_spinae|hamstrings
strength|endurance
leg_day
6
false
false
An isometric version of the barbell back squat: you squat down with the bar on your upper back and hold the bottom position. The quadriceps, glutes and the muscles that keep your back rigid stay under tension at the deepest, hardest point of the squat.
Set the bar on your upper back, grip it just outside your shoulders and step back from the rack with your feet about shoulder-width apart. | Take a big breath into your belly, brace your core and keep your chest tall. | Sit down and back until your thighs are about parallel to the floor or a little below, with your kne...
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images/flat/barbell-isometric-squat-hold-main.webp
barbell-lunge
Barbell Lunge
Langhantel-Ausfallschritt
Zancada con Barra
strength
push
compound
intermediate
barbell
upper_legs
gluteus_maximus|quadriceps
erector_spinae|gluteus_medius|hamstrings
hypertrophy|strength
knee_safe
6
true
false
A forward lunge with a barbell across the upper back, training the quads and glutes one leg at a time.
Place a barbell across your upper back and stand tall. | Step forward with one leg into a long stride. | Lower your back knee toward the ground until your front thigh is parallel. | Drive through your front heel to return to standing. | Complete reps on one side, then switch.
images/flat/barbell-lunge-start.webp
images/flat/barbell-lunge-peak.webp
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barbell-overhead-extension
Barbell Overhead Extension
Langhantel-Überkopf-Extension
Extensión de Barra por Encima de la Cabeza
strength
push
isolation
intermediate
barbell
upper_arms
triceps_brachii
null
hypertrophy|strength
arm_day|push_day
5
false
false
This isolation exercise effectively targets the triceps brachii by extending the elbows overhead, promoting muscle hypertrophy and strength.
Load a barbell with an appropriate weight and stand or sit with a neutral spine. | Grip the barbell with an overhand, shoulder-width grip, and press it overhead. | Slowly lower the barbell behind your head by flexing your elbows, keeping your upper arms stable. | Extend your elbows to press the barbell back to the star...
images/flat/barbell-overhead-extension-start.webp
images/flat/barbell-overhead-extension-peak.webp
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barbell-preacher-curl
Barbell Preacher Curl
Langhantel-Preacher-Curl
Curl Predicador con Barra
strength
pull
isolation
intermediate
barbell
upper_arms
biceps_brachii
brachialis
hypertrophy
arm_day|pull_day
5
false
false
This isolation exercise targets the biceps brachii and brachialis by fixing the upper arms on a preacher bench, minimizing momentum and maximizing tension.
Sit on a preacher bench with your chest against the pad, gripping a barbell with an underhand, shoulder-width grip. | Position your upper arms firmly against the pad, ensuring your elbows are slightly bent at the start. | Curl the barbell upwards by contracting your biceps, keeping your upper arms stationary on the pad...
images/flat/barbell-preacher-curl-start.webp
images/flat/barbell-preacher-curl-peak.webp
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barbell-pullover
Barbell Pullover
Langhantel-Pullover
Pullover con Barra
strength
pull
compound
intermediate
barbell
back
latissimus_dorsi|pectoralis_major
triceps_brachii
hypertrophy
pull_day|knee_safe|no_axial_load|lower_back_safe|shoulder_safe|requires_bench
6
false
false
A compound movement stretching and loading the lats and chest through a wide arc.
Lie across a bench with a barbell held over your chest. | Lower the bar back over your head in an arc. | Pull it back to the start over your chest. | Repeat.
images/flat/barbell-pullover-start.webp
images/flat/barbell-pullover-peak.webp
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barbell-rear-delt-row
Barbell Rear Delt Row
Langhantel-Hinterer-Delt-Rudern
Remo con Barra para Deltoides Posterior
strength
pull
compound
intermediate
barbell
shoulders
posterior_deltoid
latissimus_dorsi|rhomboids|trapezius
hypertrophy|strength
pull_day
6
false
false
A bent-over barbell row with flared elbows that shifts emphasis from the lats to the posterior deltoids and upper back.
Hinge at the hips with a flat back until your torso is nearly parallel to the floor. | Hold a barbell with an overhand, wider-than-shoulder-width grip, arms hanging. | Row the bar up toward your upper chest with the elbows flaring out to the sides. | Pause and squeeze the rear delts and upper back at the top. | Lower t...
images/flat/barbell-rear-delt-row-start.webp
images/flat/barbell-rear-delt-row-peak.webp
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barbell-reverse-lunge
Barbell Reverse Lunge
Langhantel-Rückwärtsausfallschritt
Zancada Inversa con Barra
strength
push
compound
intermediate
barbell
upper_legs
gluteus_maximus|quadriceps
erector_spinae|gluteus_medius|hamstrings
hypertrophy|strength
knee_safe
6
true
false
A barbell lunge stepping backward instead of forward, keeping the front shin vertical while loading the quads and glutes.
Place a barbell across your upper back and stand tall. | Step one foot backward into a long stride. | Lower your back knee toward the ground under control. | Drive through your front heel to return to standing. | Complete reps on one side, then switch.
images/flat/barbell-reverse-lunge-start.webp
images/flat/barbell-reverse-lunge-peak.webp
null
barbell-row
Bent-Over Barbell Row
Vorgebeugtes Langhantelrudern
Remo con Barra Inclinado
strength
pull
compound
intermediate
barbell
back
latissimus_dorsi|rhomboids
biceps_brachii|posterior_deltoid
hypertrophy|strength
pull_day|knee_safe|shoulder_safe
6
false
false
A compound pulling movement that targets the upper and middle back.
Hinge at the hips with a slight knee bend. | Grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width. | Pull the bar to your lower chest, squeezing your shoulder blades. | Lower the bar under control. | Repeat.
images/flat/barbell-row-start.webp
images/flat/barbell-row-peak.webp
null
barbell-wrist-curl
Barbell Wrist Curl
Langhantel Handgelenk-Curl
Curl de Muñeca con Barra
strength
pull
isolation
beginner
barbell
lower_arms
forearm_flexors
null
hypertrophy
arm_day|grip_focus
5
false
false
A barbell wrist curl that isolates the forearm flexors for grip and forearm size.
Sit on a bench with forearms resting on the thighs, palms up. | Hold a barbell with hands shoulder-width, wrists hanging off the knees. | Let the bar roll down to the fingertips at the bottom. | Curl the bar up by flexing the wrists. | Lower under control.
images/flat/barbell-wrist-curl-start.webp
images/flat/barbell-wrist-curl-peak.webp
null
barbell-zercher-hold
Barbell Zercher Hold
Langhantel-Zercher-Halt
Sostén Zercher con Barra
strength
static
compound
advanced
barbell
core
rectus_abdominis|transverse_abdominis
biceps_brachii|erector_spinae|obliques|quadriceps
strength|endurance
core|knee_safe|shoulder_safe
6
false
false
A standing hold with a barbell cradled in the crooks of your elbows against your abdomen. The abs and the trunk stabilizers resist the pull of the bar, while the biceps and the upper back keep it close to your body.
Set a barbell on a rack at about the height of your lower ribs and place the crooks of your elbows under the bar. | Fold your arms and clasp your hands together in front of your chest to lock the bar against your body. | Lift the bar off the rack and step back, standing with your feet about shoulder-width apart. | Stan...
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images/flat/barbell-zercher-hold-main.webp
barbell-zercher-squat-hold
Barbell Zercher Squat Hold
Langhantel-Zercher-Kniebeuge Iso-Halt
Sentadilla Zercher Isométrica
strength
static
compound
advanced
barbell
upper_legs
gluteus_maximus|quadriceps
biceps_brachii|erector_spinae|hamstrings
strength|endurance
leg_day
6
false
false
An isometric version of the Zercher squat: you squat down with the barbell in the crooks of your elbows and hold the bottom position. The quadriceps, glutes and the trunk stay under tension at the deepest point, while the arms and upper back keep the bar close to you.
Set a barbell on a rack at about the height of your lower ribs, place the crooks of your elbows under the bar and clasp your hands in front of your chest. | Lift the bar off the rack, step back and stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart. | Brace your abs and keep your chest tall, then sit down and back until y...
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images/flat/barbell-zercher-squat-hold-main.webp
battle-rope-double-slam
Battle Rope Double Slam
Battle-Rope Doppelschlag
Golpe Doble con Cuerdas de Batalla
cardio
dynamic
compound
intermediate
battle_rope
full_body
anterior_deltoid|latissimus_dorsi
forearm_flexors|gluteus_maximus|obliques|quadriceps|rectus_abdominis|trapezius
endurance|power
full_body|conditioning
10.3
false
false
A conditioning movement in which both rope ends are driven up and slammed down together, producing one large wave per rep instead of the alternating waves of the standard battle rope drill.
Take one rope end in each hand and face the anchor, standing far enough back that the ropes have a slight slack. | Set your feet slightly wider than your hips and sit into a quarter squat with your chest up. | Swing both arms up together, letting the ropes rise in front of you as you extend through the hips. | Slam bot...
images/flat/battle-rope-double-slam-start.webp
images/flat/battle-rope-double-slam-peak.webp
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battle-ropes
Battle Ropes
Battle Ropes
Cuerdas de Batalla
cardio
dynamic
compound
intermediate
battle_rope
full_body
anterior_deltoid|lateral_deltoid|latissimus_dorsi
forearm_flexors|quadriceps|rectus_abdominis|trapezius
endurance|power
full_body|conditioning
10.3
false
false
A high-intensity conditioning movement using thick ropes, training the upper back, shoulders, and grip.
Anchor the ropes to a fixed point and grab one end in each hand. | Step back so the ropes have moderate slack. | Drop into a quarter squat with feet shoulder-width. | Drive each arm up and down rapidly to send waves through the ropes. | Continue for the prescribed work interval.
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null
images/flat/battle-ropes-main.webp
bear-crawl
Bear Crawl
Bärengang
Caminata del Oso
strength
dynamic
compound
beginner
null
full_body
anterior_deltoid|rectus_abdominis
obliques|quadriceps|triceps_brachii
endurance
full_body|conditioning|core|bodyweight
5
false
true
A quadruped bodyweight crawl on hands and toes with the knees hovering just off the floor, building shoulder stability and core control as you travel forward.
Start on all fours with your hands under your shoulders and knees under your hips. | Tuck your toes and lift your knees a few centimeters off the floor. | Keeping your back flat and hips low, step your right hand and left foot forward together. | Then move your left hand and right foot, crawling forward in a controlled...
images/flat/bear-crawl-start.webp
images/flat/bear-crawl-peak.webp
null
bear-plank-hold
Bear Plank Hold
Bear-Plank-Halt
Plancha del Oso Isométrica
strength
static
compound
beginner
null
core
rectus_abdominis|transverse_abdominis
anterior_deltoid|obliques|quadriceps|serratus_anterior
endurance|strength
core|calisthenics|lower_back_safe|knee_safe|no_axial_load|shoulder_safe
5
false
true
A static core hold on hands and knees in which the knees hover just above the floor while the back stays flat. It trains the abdominals and shoulders to stabilise the trunk and is a stepping stone to the full plank.
Start on hands and knees with the hands under the shoulders and the knees under the hips. | Tuck the toes under and brace the abdominals so the back is flat. | Press into the hands and lift the knees a couple of inches off the floor. | Hold the position with the hips level and the head in line with the spine. | Breathe...
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null
images/flat/bear-plank-hold-main.webp
behind-the-back-barbell-shrug
Behind the Back Barbell Shrug
Langhantel-Shrug hinter dem Rücken
Encogimiento de Hombros con Barra Detrás de la Espalda
strength
pull
isolation
intermediate
barbell
back
trapezius
forearm_flexors|rhomboids
hypertrophy
knee_safe|lower_back_safe|shoulder_safe|no_axial_load
5
false
false
A shrug variation with the barbell held behind the body, targeting the trapezius.
Stand holding a barbell behind your back with an overhand grip. | Keep your arms straight and chest up. | Shrug your shoulders straight up toward your ears. | Pause and squeeze at the top. | Lower under control and repeat.
images/flat/behind-the-back-barbell-shrug-start.webp
images/flat/behind-the-back-barbell-shrug-peak.webp
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behind-the-neck-lat-pulldown
Behind-the-Neck Lat Pulldown
Nacken-Lat-Pulldown
Jalón al Cuello Detrás de la Cabeza
strength
pull
compound
advanced
lat_pulldown_machine
back
latissimus_dorsi
posterior_deltoid|rhomboids|trapezius
hypertrophy
pull_day
6
false
false
A wide-grip lat pulldown taken behind the head, targeting the upper lats and traps — requires full overhead shoulder mobility.
Sit at a lat pulldown station with thighs secured under the pad. | Grip the bar with a wide, overhand grip — wider than shoulder-width. | Keep the torso upright and tuck the chin slightly forward. | Pull the bar down behind the head until it touches the base of the neck. | Return under control to the full overhead stre...
images/flat/behind-the-neck-lat-pulldown-start.webp
images/flat/behind-the-neck-lat-pulldown-peak.webp
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behind-the-neck-press
Behind the Neck Press
Nackendrücken
Press Detrás del Cuello
strength
push
compound
intermediate
barbell
shoulders
anterior_deltoid|lateral_deltoid
trapezius|triceps_brachii
hypertrophy|strength
knee_safe
6
false
false
An overhead press performed with the barbell starting behind the neck, emphasizing the front and side deltoids.
Sit or stand with a barbell resting on your upper traps behind your neck. | Grip the bar wider than shoulder width. | Press the bar straight up overhead until your arms are extended. | Lower the bar back to the starting position under control. | Repeat for the desired number of reps.
images/flat/behind-the-neck-press-start.webp
images/flat/behind-the-neck-press-peak.webp
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behind-the-neck-pull-ups
Behind-the-Neck Pull-Up
Klimmzug in den Nacken
Dominada tras nuca
strength
pull
compound
advanced
pull_up_bar
back
latissimus_dorsi
biceps_brachii|posterior_deltoid|rhomboids|trapezius
hypertrophy|strength
knee_safe|no_axial_load|lower_back_safe
6
false
false
A wide-grip pull-up pulled high enough that the bar passes behind the head at the top instead of under the chin, which forces the shoulders into end-range external rotation.
Grip the pull-up bar with an overhand grip wider than shoulder-width and hang at full arm extension with your legs together. | Keep your torso vertical rather than leaning back, and pull your elbows down and out to the sides. | Continue pulling until the bar passes behind your head and the back of your neck comes level...
images/flat/behind-the-neck-pull-ups-start.webp
images/flat/behind-the-neck-pull-ups-peak.webp
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bench-adductor-stretch
Bench Adductor Stretch
Adduktoren-Dehnung an der Bank
Estiramiento de Aductores en Banco
stretching
static
isolation
beginner
flat_bench
upper_legs
adductors
hamstrings
mobility
mobility|stretching
5
true
false
A standing stretch with one straight leg resting on a bench out to the side to lengthen the inner thigh.
Stand side-on to a bench. | Rest one straight leg up on the bench out to the side. | Keep your torso upright and shift gently toward the bench. | Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing steadily. | Switch sides and repeat.
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null
images/flat/bench-adductor-stretch-main.webp
bench-ankle-stretch
Bench Ankle Stretch
Sprunggelenk-Dehnung an der Bank
Estiramiento de Tobillo en Banco
stretching
static
isolation
beginner
flat_bench
lower_legs
gastrocnemius
soleus
mobility
mobility|stretching
5
true
false
A standing stretch with the foot flat on a bench, driving the knee forward over the toes to flex the ankle.
Place one whole foot flat on top of a bench. | Keep your torso upright. | Drive that knee forward over your toes. | Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing steadily. | Switch sides and repeat.
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null
images/flat/bench-ankle-stretch-main.webp
bench-bulgarian-split-stretch
Bench Bulgarian Split Stretch
Bulgarische Split-Dehnung an der Bank
Estiramiento Búlgaro en Banco
stretching
static
compound
beginner
flat_bench
upper_legs
hip_flexors|quadriceps
gluteus_maximus
mobility
mobility|stretching
5
true
false
A split-stance stretch with the rear foot on a bench, sinking the hips to open the hip flexors and quad.
Rest the top of your rear foot on a bench behind you. | Set the front foot flat and bend that knee. | Sink your hips straight down. | Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing steadily. | Switch sides and repeat.
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null
images/flat/bench-bulgarian-split-stretch-main.webp
bench-calf-stretch
Bench Calf Stretch
Wadendehnung an der Bank
Estiramiento de Pantorrilla en Banco
stretching
static
isolation
beginner
flat_bench
lower_legs
gastrocnemius
soleus
mobility
mobility|stretching
5
true
false
A standing stretch with the ball of the foot on a bench edge, dropping the heel to lengthen the calf.
Place the ball of one foot on the edge of a bench. | Keep that knee straight. | Let your heel drop down below the toes. | Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing steadily. | Switch sides and repeat.
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null
images/flat/bench-calf-stretch-main.webp
bench-chest-stretch
Bench Chest Stretch
Brustdehnung an der Bank
Estiramiento de Pecho en Banco
stretching
static
isolation
beginner
flat_bench
chest
pectoralis_major
anterior_deltoid
mobility
mobility|stretching
5
false
false
A kneeling stretch with the hands behind on a bench, sinking the hips to open the chest and shoulders.
Kneel with your back to a bench. | Place both hands behind you on the edge of the bench. | Sink your hips down to open the chest. | Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing steadily.
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null
images/flat/bench-chest-stretch-main.webp
bench-childs-pose
Bench Child's Pose
Stellung des Kindes an der Bank
Postura del Niño en Banco
stretching
static
compound
beginner
flat_bench
back
erector_spinae|latissimus_dorsi
null
mobility
mobility|stretching
5
false
false
A kneeling stretch with the arms resting on a bench, sitting the hips back to lengthen the lats and lower back.
Kneel on the floor in front of a bench. | Extend both arms forward and rest them on the bench. | Sit your hips back toward your heels and let the chest sink. | Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing steadily.
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null
images/flat/bench-childs-pose-main.webp
bench-couch-stretch
Bench Couch Stretch
Couch-Dehnung an der Bank
Estiramiento Couch en Banco
stretching
static
compound
beginner
flat_bench
upper_legs
hip_flexors|quadriceps
null
mobility
mobility|stretching
5
true
false
A deep quad and hip-flexor stretch with the rear shin running up the front of a bench.
Kneel with your rear shin against the front of a bench. | Place the front foot flat on the floor. | Bring your torso upright until the front of the thigh stretches. | Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing steadily. | Switch sides and repeat.
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null
images/flat/bench-couch-stretch-main.webp
bench-decline-plank-hold
Bench Decline Plank Hold
Plank-Halt mit erhöhten Füßen auf der Bank
Plancha Declinada en Banco Isométrica
strength
static
compound
intermediate
null
core
rectus_abdominis|transverse_abdominis
anterior_deltoid|obliques|serratus_anterior
endurance|strength
core|calisthenics|knee_safe|no_axial_load|lower_back_safe|requires_bench
5
false
true
A plank with your hands on the floor and your feet on a bench behind you, so that your body slopes downward toward your hands. The raised feet shift more of your weight onto the shoulders and make the abdominal muscles work harder than in a normal plank.
Place a bench behind you and put the tops of your feet on it, then put your hands on the floor under your shoulders with your arms straight. | Walk your hands to a position where your body is in one straight line from your head to your heels. | Squeeze your glutes, brace your abs and push the floor away so that your sh...
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null
images/flat/bench-decline-plank-hold-main.webp
bench-dips
Bench Dips
Bank-Dips
Fondos en Banco
strength
push
compound
intermediate
null
upper_arms
triceps_brachii
anterior_deltoid|pectoralis_major
hypertrophy|strength
knee_safe|no_axial_load|lower_back_safe|requires_bench
5
false
true
A bodyweight pressing movement with hands on a bench behind the body, emphasizing the triceps.
Sit on a bench and place your hands on the edge beside your hips. | Slide your hips off the bench with legs extended. | Lower your body by bending your elbows to 90 degrees. | Press through your palms to return to the start. | Repeat for the desired number of reps.
images/flat/bench-dips-start.webp
images/flat/bench-dips-peak.webp
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bench-figure-4-glute-stretch
Bench Figure-4 Glute Stretch
Vierer-Gesäßdehnung an der Bank
Estiramiento Figura 4 de Glúteos en Banco
stretching
static
isolation
beginner
flat_bench
upper_legs
gluteus_maximus
gluteus_medius
mobility
mobility|stretching
5
true
false
A seated stretch on a bench with one ankle crossed over the knee, hinging forward to target the glute.
Sit on the end of a bench. | Cross one ankle over the opposite knee. | Keep your back flat and hinge forward over the crossed leg. | Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing steadily. | Switch sides and repeat.
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null
images/flat/bench-figure-4-glute-stretch-main.webp
bench-hamstring-stretch
Bench Hamstring Stretch
Hamstring-Dehnung an der Bank
Estiramiento de Isquiotibiales en Banco
stretching
static
isolation
beginner
flat_bench
upper_legs
hamstrings
erector_spinae
mobility
mobility|stretching
5
true
false
A standing stretch with the heel on a bench, hinging forward over the straight raised leg to lengthen the hamstring.
Place one heel on a bench with that leg straight. | Stand tall on the supporting leg. | Hinge forward from the hips over the raised leg. | Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing steadily. | Switch sides and repeat.
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null
images/flat/bench-hamstring-stretch-main.webp
bench-hollow-hold
Bench Hollow Hold
Hollow Body Hold auf der Bank
Mantenimiento del Cuerpo Hueco en Banco
strength
static
compound
intermediate
flat_bench
core
hip_flexors|rectus_abdominis
obliques|quadriceps|transverse_abdominis
strength|endurance
core_focus|calisthenics|knee_safe|shoulder_safe|no_axial_load|requires_bench
6
false
false
A static core hold performed lying on a flat bench: the arms reach overhead and the shoulders and straight legs are lifted into a shallow hollow shape while the lower back stays pressed into the bench.
Lie on your back on a flat bench with the glutes and lower back on the pad and the legs extended. | Reach the arms overhead beside the ears. | Brace the abdominals and press the lower back into the bench. | Lift the shoulders and the straight legs a few inches to form a shallow hollow. | Hold the position while breathi...
null
null
images/flat/bench-hollow-hold-main.webp
bench-lat-stretch
Bench Lat Stretch
Lat-Dehnung an der Bank
Estiramiento de Dorsales en Banco
stretching
static
isolation
beginner
flat_bench
back
latissimus_dorsi
posterior_deltoid
mobility
mobility|stretching
5
false
false
A kneeling stretch with the hands on a bench, sinking the chest toward the floor to lengthen the lats.
Kneel on the floor in front of a bench. | Place both hands on top of the bench. | Sit your hips back and let your chest sink down. | Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing steadily.
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null
images/flat/bench-lat-stretch-main.webp
bench-leg-pull-in
Bench Leg Pull-In
Bank-Beinzug
Encogimiento de Piernas en Banco
strength
dynamic
isolation
beginner
null
core
rectus_abdominis
hip_flexors|obliques
hypertrophy|endurance
core|calisthenics|requires_bench
3.5
false
true
A seated core exercise on a flat bench: leaning back with your hands on the bench, you pull the knees toward the chest to train the rectus abdominis.
Sit on a flat bench, grip its edges beside or just behind your hips and lean your torso back slightly. | Extend your legs out in front of you with your feet off the floor. | Pull your knees toward your chest, bringing the torso slightly forward to meet them. | Extend the legs back out under control without letting your...
images/flat/bench-leg-pull-in-start.webp
images/flat/bench-leg-pull-in-peak.webp
null
bench-press
Barbell Bench Press
Langhantel-Bankdrücken
Press de Banca con Barra
strength
push
compound
intermediate
barbell
chest
pectoralis_major
anterior_deltoid|triceps_brachii
hypertrophy|strength|power
powerlifting|push_day|big_three|knee_safe|no_axial_load|lower_back_safe|shoulder_safe|requires_bench
6
false
false
A compound pushing movement that targets the chest, shoulders, and triceps.
Lie flat on a bench with your eyes under the bar. | Grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width. | Unrack the bar and lower it to your mid-chest. | Press the bar back up to full arm extension. | Repeat for the desired number of reps.
images/flat/bench-press-start.webp
images/flat/bench-press-peak.webp
null
bench-pull
Bench Pull
Bench-Pull
Remo en Banco
strength
pull
compound
intermediate
barbell
back
latissimus_dorsi|rhomboids
biceps_brachii|posterior_deltoid|trapezius
hypertrophy|strength
lower_back_safe|knee_safe|no_axial_load|shoulder_safe
6
false
false
A rowing exercise performed lying face down on an elevated bench, eliminating body momentum to target the lats and rhomboids.
Lie face down on an elevated bench with arms hanging straight down. | Grip a barbell or dumbbells below you. | Row the weight up to the underside of the bench. | Squeeze your shoulder blades at the top. | Lower under control and repeat.
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bent-arm-barbell-pullover
Bent Arm Barbell Pullover
Langhantel-Pullover mit gebeugten Armen
Pullover con Barra y Brazos Flexionados
strength
pull
isolation
intermediate
barbell
back
latissimus_dorsi|pectoralis_major
serratus_anterior|triceps_brachii
hypertrophy
knee_safe|no_axial_load|lower_back_safe|shoulder_safe|requires_bench
5
false
false
A pullover variation performed with elbows bent, lowering a barbell behind the head to stretch the lats and chest.
Lie on a bench holding a barbell above your chest with bent elbows. | Keep your elbows bent throughout the movement. | Lower the barbell behind your head in an arc. | Pull the barbell back over your chest using your lats. | Repeat for the desired number of reps.
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bent-arm-ez-bar-pullover
Bent-Arm EZ-Bar Pullover
SZ-Stangen-Pullover mit gebeugten Armen
Pullover con Barra Z y Brazos Flexionados
strength
pull
compound
intermediate
ez_bar
back
latissimus_dorsi|pectoralis_major
posterior_deltoid|serratus_anterior|triceps_brachii
hypertrophy|strength
pull_day|requires_bench
6
false
false
A bent-arm pullover on a flat bench using an EZ-bar — wrist-friendlier than the straight barbell version while keeping the deep lat and pec stretch.
Lie on a flat bench holding an EZ-bar with a narrow overhand grip on the inner bends. | Start with the bar above your chest, elbows bent to roughly 90 degrees. | Keep the elbow angle fixed and lower the bar back in an arc overhead until a deep stretch is felt in the lats and pecs. | Pull the bar back over the chest alo...
images/flat/bent-arm-ez-bar-pullover-start.webp
images/flat/bent-arm-ez-bar-pullover-peak.webp
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