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Barbell Seated Alternating Front to Back Press
Description: The barbell seated alternating front to back press alternates a press in front of the head with a press behind the head. Working both lines trains the front and side of the shoulder, though the behind the neck portion demands good shoulder mobility. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Barbell Type: Strength Training (Compound) Resistance Type: Free…
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Barbell High Pull
Description: The Barbell High Pull is an explosive vertical pull that drives the weight from the hips up toward the chest with the elbows leading. It trains the upper traps and deltoids with a power emphasis and is best suited to experienced lifters. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Barbell Type: Strength and Power Resistance Type: Free Weight…
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Barbell Upright Row
Description: The Barbell Upright Row pulls the weight up the front of the body toward the upper chest, driving the elbows high. It works the side of the shoulder and the upper traps together. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Barbell Type: Strength Training (Compound) Resistance Type: Free Weight Level: Intermediate Muscles: Primary Muscles Secondary Muscles Classification: Mechanics:…
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Axle Bar Overhead Press
Description: The Axle Bar Overhead Press is a strongman pressing movement. Pressing a thick strongman implement overhead builds raw overhead strength along with grip and core stability. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Axle Bar Type: Strongman Resistance Type: Free Weight Level: Intermediate Muscles: Primary Muscles Secondary Muscles Classification: Mechanics: Compound Force: Push Utility: Basic Instructions: Common Mistakes:…
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Lower Chest Stretching
Description: The Lower Chest Stretching gently lengthens the pectoralis major (lower) to relieve tightness, improve flexibility, and support recovery between training sessions. Muscles Stretched: How To Perform: Benefits: Tips: ExercisesBrowse the full exercise database ›
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Axle Bar Clean and Press
The Axle Bar Clean and Press is a Strongman staple that tests an athlete’s full-body strength, grip endurance, and technical precision. Featuring a thick, non-rotating barbell, this event challenges competitors to lift the bar from the ground to their shoulders (clean) and press it overhead to full lockout. The Axle Bar’s unique design requires exceptional…
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Lever Plate Loaded Lower Chest Press
Description: The Lever Plate Loaded Lower Chest Press is a machine based pressing exercise that targets the lower, sternal portion of the chest. The guided path of the machine keeps the movement stable, which lets you focus on pushing with the chest and train safely without a spotter. It is a reliable way to build…
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Lever Selectorized Lower Chest Press
Description: The Lever Selectorized Lower Chest Press is a machine based pressing exercise that targets the lower, sternal portion of the chest. The guided path of the machine keeps the movement stable, which lets you focus on pushing with the chest and train safely without a spotter. It is a reliable way to build chest…
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Diamond Push-Ups
Description: The diamond push-up is a bodyweight push-up performed with the hands close together under the chest, with the index fingers and thumbs forming a diamond shape. The narrow hand position shifts more of the work onto the triceps and inner chest, making it one of the most effective bodyweight triceps builders. Benefits: Profile: Equipment:…
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Wide Push-Ups
Description: The wide push-up is a bodyweight push-up performed with the hands placed wider than shoulder width. The wider hand position increases the stretch and workload on the pectoral muscles while reducing triceps involvement, making it a chest-focused version of the classic push-up. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Bodyweight Type: Bodyweight (Compound) Resistance Type: Body Weight Level:…
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Band Assisted Push-Ups
Description: The band assisted push-up uses a resistance band to support part of your bodyweight, reducing the load and making the push-up easier to perform through a full range of motion. It is a useful regression for beginners building toward a strict bodyweight push-up. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Resistance Band Type: Bodyweight Assisted (Compound) Resistance Type:…
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Band Assisted Dips
Description: The band assisted dip uses a resistance band looped across the parallel bars to support part of your bodyweight, reducing the load so you can perform full range dips with good form. It is a useful regression for building toward strict bodyweight dips. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Parallel Bars with Resistance Band Type: Bodyweight Assisted…
