The Best Barbell Exercises
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Cable Machine with Rope Attachment
Targets the lower pectorals and allows for heavy loading. The decline angle reduces shoulder strain while maximizing chest recruitment.
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A quad-dominant squat that requires thoracic extension and wrist mobility. It is a foundational move for Olympic weightlifting.
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The classic bicep isolation exercise. It builds peak strength and mass in the biceps brachii through a heavy, controlled curling motion.
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A staple back-building exercise. It targets the lats, rhomboids, and traps while building significant posterior chain stability.
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Emphasizes the upper back and posterior deltoids. The wide grip shifts the focus toward the rhomboids and outer lats for back thickness.
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A squat variation that uses a bench to ensure consistent depth. It builds confidence in the movement while targeting the quads and glutes.
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A unilateral bicep isolation using a barbell (if using a specialized bar) or focusing on each side during the lift. It targets the biceps brachii.
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A beginner-friendly squat that improves mechanics. The landmine anchor provides a guided arc, allowing for a vertical torso and deep hip hinge.
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An advanced squat that shifts focus to the quads. It requires thoracic extension and wrist mobility while building exceptional core and leg strength.
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A deep squat that maximizes lower-body recruitment. It improves hip and ankle mobility while building strength in the quads, glutes, and hamstrings.
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The ultimate full-body compound movement. It develops total-body strength, specifically targeting the glutes, hamstrings, and lower back erectors.
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An isometric core and leg exercise. Holding the bar in the crooks of your elbows creates a massive demand on the core and upper back stabilizers.
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