The Best Free Weights Exercises

Top Exercises

Dumbbell Peacher Hammer Curl

Beginner / Dumbbells / Biceps / pull

Combines the preacher bench stability with a hammer grip. It targets the brachialis and brachioradialis for ultimate arm thickness.

Dumbbell Incline Twisted Flyes

Intermediate / Dumbbells / Chest / core

A chest isolation variation that uses wrist rotation to engage different pectoral fibers and maximize the contraction at the top of the movement.

Dumbbell Incline Biceps Curl

Intermediate / Dumbbells / Biceps / pull

Maximizes the stretch on the long head of the biceps. The incline position provides a unique growth stimulus that standing curls cannot match.

Dumbbell Alternate Biceps Curl

Beginner / Dumbbells / Biceps / pull

A unilateral bicep curl that ensures each arm works independently. It is perfect for identifying and fixing strength imbalances while building muscle.

Barbell Standing Twist

Intermediate / Barbell / Back / core

A rotational core exercise performed with a barbell. It improves spinal mobility and strengthens the obliques while challenging standing balance.

Barbell Pullover

Intermediate / Barbell / Chest / pull

Targets the lats and serratus anterior. It provides a unique stretch and builds thickness in the upper back and chest wall.

Dumbbell One Arm Reverse Preacher Curl

Beginner / Dumbbells / Biceps / pull

Targets the brachialis and brachioradialis while eliminating momentum. The reverse grip builds thick, aesthetic forearms.

Barbell Step-Up

Beginner / Barbell / Quads / isolation

A functional unilateral exercise for the glutes and quads. Holding a barbell increases the stability requirement and builds explosive single-leg power.