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Weight Lifting ExercisesHere you'll find a large collection of weight lifting exercises designed to help you meet your fitness goals.
The exercises here have been proven the world over, thousands of times by countless professional athletes, coaches and bodybuilders. Some are time proven classics; a few even hundreds of years old, and renowned for their potential to develop immense levels of fitness. Others have stemmed from the latest cutting-edge industry research. One thing is for sure - only the very best make the list. If you're new to weight training, then learning about safety is of paramount importance to you. It's a good idea to check out the safety tips before anything else. Developing good habits now will save you from potential injury a few months down the line. Many of the exercises are multi-purpose - for example, the bench press is a great choice for building chest size and upper-body strength. Likewise, it could be argued that everyone should be doing squats of one form or another, whatever their fitness goals. For weight lifting routines tailored specifically to your goals, check out the routines section. Now... On to the lifts! Back ExercisesThe DeadliftBuild strength and size "the old way" with Deadlifts for the lower back and hamstrings. If it's time to get serious with your training, check this one out. The Bent Over Barbell Row Include bent over barbell rows in your training for back thickness, functional strength and stability. Pull-ups: The King of Upper Back Exercises Step you training up with the greatest upper-back exercise known to man - pull-ups. The most important exercise for building size and strength in the lats. Shoulder ExercisesThe Standing Shoulder PressThis one is a fantastic compound exercise for developing overhead pressing strength, size in the shoulders and core stability. Lateral Raises for Shoulder Width and Mass The definitive exercise for width in the shoulders and developing the "V-taper" look. Lying Lateral Raises for Advanced Shoulder Width Has your shoulders day gone stale? Doing the same old lateral raises week in week out? Kickstart your gains and build serious width in the shoulders with this little-known weight lifting exercise for the shoulders. Leg ExercisesBarbell SquatsBuild huge legs with barbell squats - probably the best exercise for overall size and high levels of whole-body strength. The Dumbell Squat Include the dumbbell squat in your training for leg strength, stability and healthy knees. Chest ExercisesThe Bench PressThe most popular exercise in the gym is an excellent compound pressing exercise for strength and mass-building. Arm ExercisesThe Close Grip Bench PressThe close grip bench press is arguably the best mass-builder for triceps, and one of the most useful exercises for developing pressing strength. Exercise ArticlesThe Best Bicep Exercise for Maximum GainsWant to know what's the best weight lifting exercise for bicep gains? Hint: the answer might come as a shock... Return from Weight Lifting Exercises to Real Weight Lifting
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