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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

Dumbbell Palms-In Incline Bench Press

Medium
Upper chestTricepsFront shouldersMiddle chest

Dumbbell Pistol Squat

Hard
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesInner thighs

Dumbbell Plank Pass Through

Medium
AbsUpper chestMiddle chestObliquesTrapeziusTricepsGlutesRear shouldersFront shouldersSide shouldersMiddle backOuter thighs

Dumbbell Plank Pass-Through Push-Up

Hard
AbsCoreMiddle chestTricepsFront shoulders

Dumbbell Plank Row

Medium
Middle backBicepsCoreLower back

Dumbbell Plyo Squat

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesInner thighs

Dumbbell Power Clean

Hard
GlutesTrapeziusBicepsQuadricepsHamstringsFront shoulders

Dumbbell Preacher Curl

Easy
BicepsOuter forearm

Dumbbell Preacher Curl over Exercise Ball

Medium
BicepsOuter forearm

Dumbbell Preacher Hammer Curl

Easy
Outer forearmBiceps

Dumbbell Preacher Swing Curl

Medium
BicepsInner forearm

Dumbbell Pronated Grip Triceps Extension

Medium
Triceps

Dumbbell Prone Alternate Hammer Curl

Medium
BicepsInner forearmOuter forearm

Dumbbell Prone Full Can Exercise

Easy
Rear shouldersSide shouldersTrapezius

Dumbbell Prone Incline Hammer Curl

Medium
Outer forearmBiceps

Dumbbell Prone Incline Rear Delt Raise

Medium
Rear shouldersSide shouldersFront shouldersTrapezius

Dumbbell Prone Incline Twist Curl

Medium
BicepsInner forearm

Dumbbell Prone Rear Delt Swing

Medium
Rear shouldersTrapezius

Dumbbell Prone Triceps Kickback

Medium
Triceps

Dumbbell Prone W Raise

Medium
Rear shouldersTrapeziusMiddle back

Dumbbell pullover

Easy
Upper chestMiddle back

Dumbbell Pullover Hip Extension on Exercise Ball

Medium
GlutesMiddle chestTricepsHamstringsRear shouldersTrapeziusMiddle back

Dumbbell Pullover on Exercise Ball

Medium
Middle chestTricepsRear shouldersTrapeziusMiddle back

Dumbbell Pullover on Floor

Medium
Middle chestTricepsRear shouldersMiddle back

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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