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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 Same-Side Single Leg Romanian Deadlift

Medium
GlutesHamstringsCoreLower back

Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise

Medium
Front shouldersSide shouldersUpper chestMiddle chest

Dumbbell Seated Alternate Press

Medium
Front shouldersTricepsSide shouldersUpper chestMiddle chest

Dumbbell Seated Alternate Shoulder Press

Medium
Front shouldersTricepsSide shouldersUpper chestMiddle chest

Dumbbell Seated Alternating Overhead Triceps Extension

Medium
TricepsFront shoulders

Dumbbell Seated Back Supported Lateral Raise

Easy
Side shouldersFront shouldersMiddle chest

Dumbbell Seated Bench Press

Medium
Front shouldersSide shouldersUpper chestMiddle chest

Dumbbell seated bent over rear delty fly

Easy
Rear shoulders

Dumbbell Seated Bent-Arm Lateral Raise

Easy
Side shouldersFront shouldersMiddle chestTrapezius

Dumbbell Seated Calf Raise

Easy
Calves

Dumbbell Seated Close-Grip Press

Medium
Front shouldersTricepsSide shouldersUpper chestMiddle chest

Dumbbell Seated Curl

Easy
BicepsOuter forearm

Dumbbell Seated Double Concentration Curl

Medium
BicepsInner forearm

Dumbbell Seated Drag Curl

Medium
BicepsTrapezius

Dumbbell Seated External Rotation

Easy
Rear shouldersSide shoulders

Dumbbell Seated Front Raise

Easy
Front shouldersSide shouldersUpper chestMiddle chest

Dumbbell Seated Good Morning

Medium
HamstringsLower backGlutesCore

Dumbbell seated hammer wrist curl

Easy
Inner forearmOuter forearm

Dumbbell Seated Kickback

Easy
Triceps

Dumbbell Seated Military Hold Alternate Leg Raise on Floor

Hard
AbsFront shouldersCoreObliques

Dumbbell Seated Military Press In-Out Leg Raise on Floor

Hard
AbsFront shouldersCoreObliques

Dumbbell Seated One Leg Calf Raise (Hammer Grip)

Easy
Calves

Dumbbell Seated One-Arm Overhead Triceps Extension

Medium
TricepsFront shoulders

Dumbbell Seated Overhead Triceps Extension

Medium
Triceps

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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