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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 Single Arm Neutral Grip Wrist Curl Over Bench

Easy
Outer forearm

Dumbbell Single Arm Overhead Carry

Medium
CoreFront shouldersTricepsSide shouldersTrapezius

Dumbbell Single Arm Overhead Lunge

Hard
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesInner thighs

Dumbbell Single Arm Power Clean

Hard
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsTrapeziusBicepsCalvesCoreFront shouldersSide shouldersInner forearmLower back

Dumbbell Single Arm Power Clean and Jerk

Hard
TricepsGlutesQuadricepsHamstringsFront shouldersTrapeziusBicepsCalvesCoreSide shouldersInner forearmLower back

Dumbbell Single Arm Pullover

Medium
Middle backTricepsUpper chest

Dumbbell Single Arm Reverse Wrist Curl

Easy
Outer forearm

Dumbbell Single Arm Shrug

Easy
TrapeziusNeckSide shoulders

Dumbbell Single Arm Tricep Kickback

Medium
Triceps

Dumbbell Single Arm Triceps Extension on Bench

Medium
Triceps

Dumbbell Single Arm Underhand Front Raise

Easy
Front shouldersSide shouldersUpper chestMiddle chest

Dumbbell Single Arm Upright Row

Medium
Side shouldersBicepsRear shouldersFront shouldersOuter forearmUpper chestMiddle chestTrapezius

Dumbbell Single Arm Wrist Curl

Easy
Inner forearm

Dumbbell Single Leg Deadlift

Medium
GlutesHamstringsCoreLower back

Dumbbell Single Leg Glute Bridge

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstrings

Dumbbell Single Leg Hip Thrust

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstrings

Dumbbell Single Leg Romanian Deadlift

Hard
HamstringsGlutesCore

Dumbbell Single Leg Split Squat with Low Box

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCore

Dumbbell Single Leg Split Squat with Ring

Hard
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCore

Dumbbell Single Leg Squat with Support (pistol)

Hard
QuadricepsGlutesHamstringsCore

Dumbbell Single Leg Standing Shoulder Press

Medium
Front shouldersTricepsCoreSide shoulders

Dumbbell Single Leg Step Up

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesInner thighs

Dumbbell Sit-Up to Press

Medium
AbsFront shouldersTricepsCore

Dumbbell Sitting Leg Extension

Easy
Quadriceps

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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