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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 standing calf raise

Easy
Calves

Dumbbell Standing Close-Grip Shoulder Press

Medium
Front shouldersSide shouldersTricepsCoreTrapezius

Dumbbell Standing Concentration Curl

Medium
BicepsOuter forearm

Dumbbell Standing Double Hammer Curl

Medium
Outer forearmBiceps

Dumbbell Standing Drag Curl

Medium
BicepsFront shouldersOuter forearm

Dumbbell Standing Driver

Medium
Front shouldersCoreSide shoulders

Dumbbell Standing Front and Lateral Raise

Medium
Front shouldersSide shouldersTrapezius

Dumbbell Standing Front Raise Above Head

Medium
Front shouldersSide shouldersUpper chestMiddle chest

Dumbbell Standing Front to Lateral Raise

Medium
Front shouldersSide shouldersRear shouldersTrapezius

Dumbbell Standing Hammer Curl to Press

Medium
BicepsFront shouldersTricepsSide shouldersOuter forearm

Dumbbell Standing Hand Torsion

Easy
Inner forearmOuter forearm

Dumbbell Standing Hip Hugger

Medium
BicepsFront shouldersOuter forearm

Dumbbell Standing Kickback

Medium
Triceps

Dumbbell Standing lateral Raises

Easy
Side shoulders

Dumbbell Standing Neutral Grip Shoulder Press

Medium
Front shouldersTricepsSide shouldersUpper chestMiddle chest

Dumbbell Standing One-Arm Concentration Curl

Medium
BicepsOuter forearm

Dumbbell Standing One-Arm Curl (over Incline Bench)

Medium
BicepsOuter forearm

Dumbbell Standing One-Arm Curl Over Incline Bench

Medium
BicepsInner forearm

Dumbbell Standing Overhead Press

Medium
Front shouldersTricepsSide shouldersUpper chestMiddle chest

Dumbbell Standing Overhead Triceps Extension

Medium
TricepsFront shoulders

Dumbbell Standing Overhead Triceps Extension

Medium
Triceps

Dumbbell Standing Preacher Curl

Medium
BicepsOuter forearm

Dumbbell Standing Prone Y Raise

Medium
Rear shouldersTrapeziusMiddle back

Dumbbell Standing Reverse Curl

Medium
Outer forearmBiceps

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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