Best Strength Training Exercises

Squats

Targets your quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes. Performed by bending your knees and hips while keeping your back straight.

Deadlifts

Focuses on your lower back, hamstrings, and glutes. Involves lifting a heavy barbell from the ground to a standing position.

Bench Press

Primarily strengthens your chest, shoulders, and triceps. Performed by lowering a barbell to your chest and pushing it back up.

Pull-Ups

Target your back and biceps. Requires hanging from a bar and pulling your body up until your chin clears the bar.

Push-Ups

Focuses on your chest, triceps, and shoulders. Performed in a plank position, lowering your body to the ground and pushing it back up.

Planks

Focuses on your core muscles, including the abs and lower back. Involves holding a push-up position with your body straight and rigid.

Barbell Rows

Concentrates on your upper back, traps, and biceps. Involves bending at the hips, picking up a barbell, and pulling it to your abdomen.