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Free Weights Exercises

1513 exercises using Free Weights, with primary and secondary muscle activation, difficulty levels and step by step instructions.

1513
Exercises
25
Muscle Groups
3
Difficulties

All Free Weights exercises

Barbell Seated Shrug

Medium
Trapezius

Barbell Seated Twist on Stability Ball

Medium
ObliquesAbsCore

Barbell Shrug

Medium
Trapezius

Barbell Side Bend

Easy
ObliquesCore

Barbell Single Leg Deadlift

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalvesLower backInner thighs

Barbell Single Leg Good Morning

Hard
HamstringsGlutesCoreLower back

Barbell Single Leg Squat

Hard
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCoreLower back

Barbell Skier Raise

Medium
Rear shouldersTrapeziusMiddle back

Barbell Skull Crusher

Medium
TricepsFront shouldersUpper chestMiddle chest

Barbell Snatch Balance

Hard
TricepsGlutesQuadricepsHamstringsFront shouldersSide shouldersMiddle chestInner thighs

Barbell Snatch Deadlift

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsLower backCoreInner forearmOuter forearmTrapeziusMiddle back

Barbell Snatch from Blocks

Hard
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsSide shouldersTrapeziusTricepsCalvesCoreRear shouldersFront shouldersInner forearmOuter forearmMiddle backLower back

Barbell Snatch Grip Deadlift

Hard
GlutesHamstringsLower backQuadricepsTrapeziusMiddle back

Barbell Speed Bench Press

Hard
Middle chestTricepsFront shoulders

Barbell Split Clean

Hard
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsTrapeziusLower backCalvesCoreFront shouldersSide shouldersInner forearmOuter forearmMiddle backInner thighs

Barbell Split Jerk

Hard
TricepsGlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalvesFront shouldersSide shouldersUpper chestMiddle chestInner thighs

Barbell Split Snatch

Hard
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsSide shouldersTrapeziusTricepsCalvesCoreRear shouldersFront shouldersInner forearmOuter forearmMiddle backLower backInner thighs

Barbell Split Squat

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesInner thighs

Barbell Split Squat Front Foot Elevated

Hard
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCore

Barbell Squat

Medium
QuadricepsHamstringsInner thighs

Barbell squat box

Easy
QuadricepsHamstringsCoreLower back

Barbell squat low bar

Medium
QuadricepsGlutesHamstringsCore

Barbell Staggered Stance Deadlift

Medium
GlutesHamstringsQuadricepsMiddle backLower back

Barbell Standing Bent Knee Calf Raise from Deficit

Medium
CalvesCore

How to train with Free Weights

Free Weights is one of the most versatile pieces of equipment in the gym, hitting multiple muscle groups with a single setup. It rewards good form and progressive overload, making it a staple for both beginner and advanced programs.

Combine compound lifts with focused isolation work to round out a session. Track your weights and reps over time to make sure each workout adds load, volume or quality compared to the last.

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