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Strength Training: Exercises, Technique, and Equipment

Explore strength training exercises for pushing, pulling, squatting, and hinging, with practical guidance on technique, equipment, and progression.

Strength training uses resistance to challenge muscles through movements performed with body weight, dumbbells, barbells, cables, or machines. It includes foundational lifts as well as focused variations for different movement patterns.

What does strength training include?

This category covers pushing, pulling, squatting, and hip-hinge exercises, including bench presses, rows, squats, and deadlifts. Select equipment and variations that match your goals, experience, and available space. Braced positioning, controlled reps, and an appropriate load are central to sound practice; coaching can help when technique is uncertain.

Practical guidance

Start with a manageable resistance to learn the movement, then progress gradually. Adjust benches, cables, and machines before each set, and keep a clear area around free weights. Stop if you experience sharp pain or cannot control the movement, and seek qualified technique feedback.

Bodyweight Step-Up on Step Box

Bodyweight Step-Up on Step Box

If you are looking for an effective way to train your lower body without needing weights, the Bodyweight Step-Up on Step Box is an excellent choice. This exercise uses your own body weight to strengthen your legs and glutes while also improving your balance and coordination. Execution Find a s

Quads Strength Training
Bodyweight Sumo Squat

Bodyweight Sumo Squat

The bodyweight sumo squat is an effective exercise that targets the lower-body muscles, with a unique emphasis on your inner thighs and glutes. This variation of the traditional squat not only helps you build strength but also improves your posture and flexibility. Execution Begin with your feet

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Bodyweight Sumo Squat

Bodyweight Sumo Squat

Introduction: The Bodyweight Sumo Squat is an effective strength exercise that targets the lower-body muscles. This variation of the traditional squat uses a wider stance, providing a more intense workout for the inner thighs and glutes. Execution: Begin with your feet wider than shoulder-width apa

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Bodyweight Svend Press

Bodyweight Svend Press

If you're looking for an effective way to train your chest muscles without using weights, the Bodyweight Svend Press is an excellent choice. This exercise uses the resistance of your own body weight to strengthen your chest muscles, shoulders, and triceps. What makes this exercise unique is that you

Chest Strength Training
Bodyweight Triceps Extension

Bodyweight Triceps Extension

Do you want to develop strong triceps without using weights or machines? Then the Bodyweight Triceps Extension is the perfect exercise for you. This exercise uses your own body weight to train the triceps effectively while also improving your core stability. Execution Find a stable surface such

Triceps Strength Training
Bodyweight Wall Squat

Bodyweight Wall Squat

The Bodyweight Wall Squat is an effective exercise that helps strengthen your lower body without requiring weights. A unique benefit of this exercise is that it helps you maintain good posture and technique while focusing on the quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes. Execution Find a flat wall and

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Bodyweight Windmill

Bodyweight Windmill

The Bodyweight Windmill is a dynamic exercise that focuses on flexibility, stability, and strength. This exercise is unique because it not only strengthens your core but also engages your shoulders, back, and hamstrings in an integrated way. Execution Begin with your feet positioned wider than s

Obliques Strength Training
Bodyweight Windmill Cut

Bodyweight Windmill Cut

The Bodyweight Windmill Cut is a dynamic exercise that focuses on flexibility, strength, and coordination. This exercise offers a unique combination of movements that challenge both your upper and lower body while also working on your core stability. Execution Begin in a standing position with y

Abs Strength Training
Bouncing Circle Draw

Bouncing Circle Draw

The Bouncing Circle Draw is a dynamic exercise that helps improve your coordination and balance while training several muscle groups. This exercise is unique because it combines cardio and strength training, allowing you to improve both your endurance and muscular strength. Execution: Begin in a

Shoulders Strength Training
Box Jump

Box Jump

The box jump is an explosive exercise that helps improve your jumping power, speed, and coordination. It is a popular exercise in many training routines, especially in CrossFit and plyometric training, because of the unique combination of strength, speed, and agility it develops. Execution Begin

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Box Jump Squats

Box Jump Squats

The Box Jump Squat is a dynamic exercise that combines strength, explosiveness, and coordination. This exercise is unique because it trains your lower body while also raising your heart rate, making it an excellent choice for both strength training and cardio. Execution Find a sturdy box or plat

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Box Jumps

Box Jumps

Introduction: Box jumps are an explosive exercise in which you jump from a standing position onto an elevated platform. This exercise improves your jumping power, coordination, and burns many calories. Execution: Place a sturdy box or platform in front of you. Choose the height based on your own

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Box Jumps

Box Jumps

Box jumps are a dynamic and explosive exercise that helps improve your jumping power, speed, and coordination. This exercise offers a unique combination of cardiovascular and strength training, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking to improve their overall fitness level. Execution Beg

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Box Jumps

Box Jumps

Box jumps are a dynamic and powerful exercise that helps improve explosive power and speed. This exercise is not only effective for strengthening your legs, but also improves your overall cardiovascular fitness. Execution Find a sturdy box or elevated platform suitable for your jumping ability

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Box Shuffle

Box Shuffle

The Box Shuffle is a dynamic cardio exercise that helps improve your footwork and raise your heart rate. This exercise is ideal for improving your overall athletic performance and coordination. Execution: Find an elevated platform, such as a step or a low box. Begin with your feet hip-width ap

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Boxing

Boxing

Introduction: Boxing is a dynamic cardio exercise that not only improves your fitness but also your coordination, speed, and strength. It is a full-body workout that is both physically and mentally challenging and helps reduce stress. Execution: Begin with your feet shoulder-width apart and your kn

Full-body training Martial Arts
Boxing Jab

Boxing Jab

The Boxing Jab is a fundamental boxing technique that not only improves your punching power but also your coordination, speed, and overall fitness. This exercise simulates a direct forward punch focused on speed and precision, offering unique benefits for both your physical and mental well-being. E

Biceps Cardio
Boxing Left Hook

Boxing Left Hook

The Boxing Left Hook is a dynamic exercise that not only improves your boxing skills but is also an excellent way to increase your strength, speed, and coordination. This exercise simulates a left hook in boxing, making it a fun and effective way to work on your fitness. Execution Start in a ben

Shoulders Cardio
Boxing Left Uppercut

Boxing Left Uppercut

The Boxing Left Uppercut is a dynamic boxing movement that not only improves your technique but is also an excellent way to increase your strength and speed. This exercise focuses on explosiveness and precision, making it a unique addition to your fitness routine. Execution Begin in a bent stanc

Shoulders Cardio
Boxing Right Hook

Boxing Right Hook

The Boxing Right Hook is a powerful exercise that not only improves your boxing skills but is also an excellent way to train your upper body and core. This exercise helps build explosive strength and speed while also improving your coordination and balance. Execution Begin in a boxing stance wit

Biceps Strength Training
Boxing Right Uppercut

Boxing Right Uppercut

The Boxing Right Uppercut is a dynamic boxing movement that not only improves your strength and speed, but also your coordination and overall fitness. This exercise simulates an upward punch with the right fist, targeting both your upper and lower body. Execution Start in a bent-over position wi

Abs Strength Training
Brazilian Crunches

Brazilian Crunches

Brazilian Crunches are a dynamic abdominal exercise that focuses on strengthening and toning your core, with particular emphasis on the oblique abdominal muscles. This exercise offers a unique twist on the traditional crunch by adding a twisting movement, resulting in a more intensive workout for th

Abs Strength Training
Bridge - Cross-Body Mountain Climber

Bridge - Cross-Body Mountain Climber

The Bridge - Cross-Body Mountain Climber is a dynamic exercise that combines strength and cardio. This exercise focuses on improving your core stability while also challenging your endurance and coordination. Execution Begin in a plank position with your hands directly under your shoulders and y

Abs Strength Training
Bridge Dumbbell Press

Bridge Dumbbell Press

The Bridge Dumbbell Press combines the benefits of a bridge exercise with those of a dumbbell press. This exercise is ideal for strengthening your core, glutes, and chest muscles while also working on your stability and balance. Execution Lie on your back on a fitness mat with your knees bent an

Chest Strength Training