The Best Free Weights Exercises

Top Exercises

Barbell Drag Curl
Intermediate / Barbell / Biceps / pull
A bicep isolation exercise that minimizes shoulder involvement by keeping the bar in contact with the body. It targets the outer head of the biceps.
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Shrug
Beginner / Dumbbells / Trapezius / hinge
The primary isolation exercise for the upper trapezius. It builds thickness in the upper back and neck, improving posture and pulling strength.
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Rear Lunge
Beginner / Dumbbells / Quads / lunge
Emphasizes the glutes and hamstrings. Stepping backward reduces shear force on the knee joint compared to a traditional forward lunge.
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Preacher Curl
Beginner / Barbell / Biceps / pull
Total bicep isolation. The preacher bench locks the shoulders and elbows in place, forcing the biceps to work without any assistance from momentum.
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