Exercise Tutorial: Shrugs
Barbell Nicholas Furdyk-Smith Barbell Nicholas Furdyk-Smith

Exercise Tutorial: Shrugs

The Shrug is an isolation exercise targeting the trapezius muscle. Variations help tailor the movement to your specific goals, from muscle growth to tension relief.

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Exercise Tutorial: Zercher Squat
Barbell Nicholas Furdyk-Smith Barbell Nicholas Furdyk-Smith

Exercise Tutorial: Zercher Squat

The Zercher Squat is a great exercise to strengthen the core and increase glute and quad strength. Learn more about how to perform the Zercher Squat, common mistakes, and benefits.

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Exercise Tutorial: Overhead Squat
Barbell Jerry Li (CPT & BKin) Barbell Jerry Li (CPT & BKin)

Exercise Tutorial: Overhead Squat

An overhead squat is squat variation involving holding a barbell over your head. It is a challenging exercises due to its high demand on the lifter's core stability, ankle range of motion, leg strength, and shoulder mobility.

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Exercise Tutorial: Barbell Hip Thrust
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Exercise Tutorial: Barbell Hip Thrust

The Barbell Hip Thrust is a great exercise to build glute and hamstring strength. Learn more about how to perform the Barbell Hip Thrust, the muscles involved in the movement, and exercise alternatives..

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Exercise Tutorial: Barbell Staggered Stance Deadlift
Barbell Stephanie Zaban (R. Kin & MPK) Barbell Stephanie Zaban (R. Kin & MPK)

Exercise Tutorial: Barbell Staggered Stance Deadlift

Do you need a progression from the conventional deadlift, but you’re not quite ready for a full Single Leg Deadlift? The Staggered Stance Deadlift is perfect for you! Learn more about the Barbell Staggered Stance Deadlift including how to perform the movement, and why it is a great progression. .

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Exercise Tutorial: Barbell Wrist Curl
Barbell Stephanie Zaban (R. Kin & MPK) Barbell Stephanie Zaban (R. Kin & MPK)

Exercise Tutorial: Barbell Wrist Curl

The Barbell Wrist Curl is a variation of the Barbell Curl that targets the muscles of the forearm. If you are looking to increase grip strength, continue reading to learn more about this exercise, and how to perform the movement.

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Exercise Tutorial: Barbell Curl
Barbell Stephanie Zaban (R. Kin & MPK) Barbell Stephanie Zaban (R. Kin & MPK)

Exercise Tutorial: Barbell Curl

The Barbell Curl is a simple exercise that you can learn that will significantly increase the size and strength of the Biceps over time. Learn more about the additional benefits of this movement, including other variations of the Barbell Curl.

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Exercise Tutorial: Barbell Snatch
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Exercise Tutorial: Barbell Snatch

The Barbell Snatch is a complex movement and best reserved for those who are familiar with using a barbell. Learn more about the Barbell Snatch including what muscles are activated, and variations of the movement.

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Exercise Tutorial: Front Squat
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Exercise Tutorial: Front Squat

The Front Squat, commonly used with a barbell and also referred to as a Barbell Front Squat, is a variation of the conventional squat in which the barbell is placed across the front of shoulders.

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Exercise Tutorial: Barbell Upright Row
Barbell Nicholas Furdyk-Smith Barbell Nicholas Furdyk-Smith

Exercise Tutorial: Barbell Upright Row

The Barbell Upright Row is an upper body exercise that engages the shoulders, upper back and biceps. Learn more about the importance of this exercise, and different variations that you can perform.

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Exercise Tutorial: Barbell Bench Press
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Exercise Tutorial: Barbell Bench Press

The Barbell Bench Press is a horizontal pressing movement that enhances the major pressing muscles in the upper body. The Barbell Bench Press is a great exercise for overloading these muscles and is often used to improve upper body strength and size.

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Achieve Stronger Legs with Barbell Lunges
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Achieve Stronger Legs with Barbell Lunges

The Barbell Lunge is an incredible lower body exercise. Learn more about why you should include the Barbell Lunges into your exercise routine, including its benefits, variations, and which muscles are activated.

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Exercise Tutorial: Barbell Deadlift
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Exercise Tutorial: Barbell Deadlift

The barbell deadlift is essentially picking up a load from the ground and lowering it.  While the action seems simple, there are many steps that must be followed in order to perform the deadlift safely and correctly. 

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