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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.

Kettlebell Sumo High Pull

Kettlebell Sumo High Pull

The Kettlebell Sumo High Pull is a dynamic exercise that combines strength, flexibility, and coordination. This exercise offers a unique mix of strength training and cardio, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking to take their workout to the next level. Execution Start with your feet w

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Kettlebell Sumo Squat

Kettlebell Sumo Squat

If you're looking for an effective way to train your lower body, the Kettlebell Sumo Squat is an excellent choice. This exercise combines the benefits of the traditional squat with the added resistance of a kettlebell, giving your legs, glutes, and core an intense workout. Execution Begin with y

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Kettlebell Sumo Squat

Kettlebell Sumo Squat

The Kettlebell Sumo Squat is a powerful exercise that targets strengthening your lower body, with a particular focus on your inner thighs, glutes, and hips. This variation of the traditional squat adds an extra dimension to your workout through its unique stance and the use of a kettlebell. Executi

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Kettlebell Sumo Squat (Version 2)

Kettlebell Sumo Squat (Version 2)

The Kettlebell Sumo Squat is a powerful exercise that targets strengthening and toning your lower body, with a special focus on your inner thighs, glutes, and hips. This variation of the traditional squat adds an extra dimension to your workout through its unique stance and the use of a kettlebell.

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Kettlebell Sumo Squat off Stepbox

Kettlebell Sumo Squat off Stepbox

The Kettlebell Sumo Squat off Stepbox is a dynamic exercise that combines strength and flexibility. The unique combination of a sumo squat and the use of a stepbox increases the intensity and improves squat depth while also challenging your balance and coordination. Execution Begin by placing a

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Kettlebell Swing

Kettlebell Swing

The Kettlebell Swing is a dynamic exercise that combines strength, endurance, and explosiveness. It is a versatile movement that helps improve cardiovascular fitness while training multiple muscle groups simultaneously. Execution Set your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the kettlebell with bo

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Kettlebell Swing

Kettlebell Swing

The Kettlebell Swing is a dynamic exercise that combines strength, flexibility, and endurance. It is a fantastic way to train your entire body, with a focus on the posterior chain, including your hamstrings, glutes, and back. Execution Start with your feet shoulder-width apart and the kettlebell

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Kettlebell Swing

Kettlebell Swing

The kettlebell swing is a dynamic exercise that combines strength, flexibility, and endurance. It is a fantastic way to engage multiple muscle groups simultaneously while also giving your cardiovascular system a boost. Execution Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, with

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Kettlebell Swing

Kettlebell Swing

The Kettlebell Swing is a dynamic exercise that combines strength, flexibility, and endurance. It is a fantastic way to train your entire body, with a focus on the posterior chain, including your hamstrings, glutes, and back. Execution Place your feet slightly wider than hip-width apart, with th

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Kettlebell Swing

Kettlebell Swing

The Kettlebell Swing is a dynamic exercise that combines strength, endurance, and explosiveness. It is a versatile movement that helps you improve your fitness and build muscle mass. Execution Place your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, with the kettlebell on the floor between your

Glutes Strength Training
Kettlebell Swing (Version 2)

Kettlebell Swing (Version 2)

The Kettlebell Swing is a dynamic exercise that combines strength, endurance, and explosiveness. It is a versatile movement that challenges your entire body, with a focus on the posterior chain. This exercise offers unique benefits such as improved posture, a stronger core, and increased fat burning

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Kettlebell Thruster

Kettlebell Thruster

The Kettlebell Thruster is a dynamic exercise that combines strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness. By combining a squat with an overhead press, this exercise provides a full-body workout that improves both your endurance and muscular strength. Execution Begin with your feet shoulder-

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Kettlebell Triceps Extension

Kettlebell Triceps Extension

The Kettlebell Triceps Extension is an effective exercise for strengthening and toning your triceps. This exercise not only helps build strong arms, but also improves overall arm stability and functional strength. Execution Begin by holding a kettlebell with both hands behind your head. Positi

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Knee Claps

Knee Claps

The Knee Claps exercise is a dynamic movement that helps improve your coordination and balance while working your lower body and core muscles. This exercise is unique because it combines cardiovascular and strength-training elements, allowing you to have a maximum impact on your fitness in a short a

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Knee Curl + Arm Swing

Knee Curl + Arm Swing

The Knee Curl + Arm Swing is a dynamic exercise that challenges both your lower and upper body. This exercise combines the benefits of leg strength with those of arm and shoulder mobility, making it an excellent choice for a full-body workout. Execution Begin standing with your feet hip-width ap

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Knee Flexes

Knee Flexes

Knee Flexes effectively work on the strength and flexibility of your leg and glute muscles. This exercise helps improve your balance and coordination, which are essential for everyday movements and other sports activities. Execution: Begin in a standing position with your feet shoulder-width apa

Hamstrings Strength Training
Knee Lift + Overhead Pull

Knee Lift + Overhead Pull

The Knee Lift + Overhead Pull is a dynamic exercise that challenges both your lower and upper body. By incorporating this combination exercise into your routine, you work not only on your muscular strength but also on your coordination and balance. Execution Begin standing with your feet hip-wid

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Knee Push-Up

Knee Push-Up

The Knee Push-Up is a fantastic exercise for beginners or those working on building their strength for a full push-up. This variation makes the traditional push-up more accessible by reducing the pressure on your upper body while still effectively training your chest, shoulders, and triceps. Execut

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Knee Tapping

Knee Tapping

Do you want to improve your coordination and balance while also training your lower body? Knee Tapping is a dynamic exercise that helps strengthen your core muscles and improve your cardiovascular endurance. Execution: Begin in a standing position with your feet hip-width apart. Place your han

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Knee to Elbow Crunch

Knee to Elbow Crunch

The Knee to Elbow Crunch is a dynamic exercise that focuses on strengthening your core while also improving your coordination and balance. This exercise is unique because it not only trains your abdominal muscles but also actively engages the obliques, providing a comprehensive core workout. Execut

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Knee Tuck Jump

Knee Tuck Jump

The Knee Tuck Jump is an explosive exercise that helps improve your jumping power and coordination. It is a dynamic movement that challenges not only your legs but also your core stability. Execution: Start in a standing position with your feet shoulder-width apart. Bend your knees slightly an

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Knee Tucks

Knee Tucks

Knee Tucks are a dynamic exercise that focuses on strengthening your core while also challenging your balance and coordination. This exercise offers a unique combination of strength and stability training, ideal for anyone looking to improve their overall physical performance. Execution Begin in

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Knee Tucks

Knee Tucks

Introduction: Knee Tucks are an effective exercise for strengthening your core and improving your balance. This exercise not only helps build muscle strength but also improves your coordination and stability. Execution: Begin in a plank position with your hands directly under your shoulders and you

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Kneeling 2-Hand Landmine Press

Kneeling 2-Hand Landmine Press

The Kneeling 2-Hand Landmine Press is a dynamic exercise that focuses on strengthening your upper body, with an emphasis on the shoulders and chest. This exercise offers a unique variation on traditional pressing exercises by using a landmine setup, which creates a natural arc movement that places l

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