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Barbell Exercises List
Abs Barbell Exercises:
|
Exercise Name |
Primary Muscle(s) | Secondary Muscle(s) | Mechanics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdominal Barbell Rollouts | Abs | Shoulders | Compound |
| Barbell Side Bends | Abs | Core | Isolation |
| Floor Barbell Twist | Abs | Chest | Isolation |
| Seated Barbell Twist | Abs | None | Isolation |
| Standing Barbell Twist | Abs | None | Isolation |
Back Barbell Exercises:
|
Exercise Name |
Primary Muscle(s) | Secondary Muscle(s) | Mechanics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbell Pullover | Back, Chest | None | Isolation |
| Barbell Pullover And Press | Back, Chest | Shoulders, Triceps | Compound |
| Bent Over Row | Back | Biceps | Compound |
| Close Grip Bent Over Row | Back | Biceps | Compound |
| EZ Bar Reverse Grip Bent Over Row | Back | Biceps | Compound |
| Good Mornings | Back | Hamstrings | Isolation |
| Incline Bench Barbell Row | Back | Biceps | Compound |
| One Arm Bent Over Row | Back | Biceps | Compound |
| Reverse Grip Bent Over Row | Back | Biceps | Compound |
| Reverse Grip Incline Bench Barbell Row | Back | Biceps | Compound |
| Seated Good Mornings | Back | Hamstrings | Isolation |
Biceps Barbell Exercises:
|
Exercise Name |
Primary Muscle(s) | Secondary Muscle(s) | Mechanics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbell Concentration Curl | Biceps | Forearms | Isolation |
| Barbell Drag Curl | Biceps | None | Isolation |
| Barbell hammer Curl | Biceps | Forearms | Isolation |
| Barbell Preacher Curl | Biceps | None | Isolation |
| Close Grip EZ Bar Curl | Biceps | None | Isolation |
| Close Grip Standing Barbell Curl | Biceps | None | Isolation |
| EZ Bar Curl | Biceps | None | Isolation |
| EZ Bar Preacher Curl | Biceps | None | Isolation |
| Lying Barbell Curl On Incline bench | Biceps | None | Isolation |
| Seated Barbell Curl | Biceps | None | Isolation |
| Spider Curl | Biceps | None | Isolation |
| Standing Barbell Curl | Biceps | None | Isolation |
| Wide Grip EZ Bar Curl | Biceps | None | Isolation |
| Wide Grip Standing Barbell Curl | Biceps | None | Isolation |
Calves Barbell Exercises:
|
Exercise Name |
Primary Muscle(s) | Secondary Muscle(s) | Mechanics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floor Barbell Calf Raise | Calves | None | Isolation |
| Rocking Standing Calf Raise | Calves | Tabailis (front of lower leg) | Isolation |
| Seated Barbell Calf Raise | Calves | None | Isolation |
| Standing Barbell Calf Raise | Calves | None | Isolation |
Chest Barbell Exercises:
|
Exercise Name |
Primary Muscle(s) | Secondary Muscle(s) | Mechanics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbell Bench Press | Chest | Shoulders | Compound |
| Barbell Pullover | Back, Chest | None | Isolation |
| Barbell Pullover And Press | Back, Chest | Shoulders, Triceps | Compound |
| Decline Bench Press | Chest | Shoulders | Compound |
| Floor Bench Press | Chest | Shoulders, Triceps | Compound |
| Guillotine Press | Chest, Shoulders | Triceps | Compound |
| Incline Bench Press | Chest | Shoulders | Compound |
| Reverse Grip Bench Press | Chest | Shoulders, Triceps | Compound |
| Reverse Grip Incline Bench Press | Chest | Shoulders, Triceps | Compound |
| Wide Grip Bench Press | Chest | Shoulders | Compound |
| Wide Reverse Grip Bench Press | Chest | Shoulders | Compound |
Forearms Barbell Exercises:
|
Exercise Name |
Primary Muscle(s) | Secondary Muscle(s) | Mechanics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbell Wrist Curl Over Bench | Forearms | None | Isolation |
| EZ Bar Reverse Grip Barbell Curl | Forearms | Biceps | Isolation |
| EZ Bar Reverse Grip Preacher Curl | Forearms | Biceps | Isolation |
| Reverse Barbell Wrist Curl Over Bench | Forearms | None | Isolation |
| Reverse Grip Barbell Curl | Forearms | Biceps | Isolation |
| Reverse Grip Preacher Curl | Forearms | Biceps | Isolation |
| Seated Barbell Wrist Curl | Forearms | None | Isolation |
| Seated Reverse Barbell Wrist Curl | Forearms | None | Isolation |
| Standing Wrist Curl Behind Back | Forearms | None | Isolation |
Glutes Barbell Exercises:
|
Exercise Name |
Primary Muscle(s) | Secondary Muscle(s) | Mechanics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| 1/4 Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Barbell Hack Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Barbell Jumping Squats | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Barbell Lunge | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Barbell Rear Lunge | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Barbell Side Lunge | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Barbell Side Split Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Barbell Split Jump | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Barbell Step Ups | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Box Squat (shown with bench) | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Deadlift | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | Forearms, Lower Back | Compound |
| Decline Bench Barbell Lunge | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Deep Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Front Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Front Squat To Bench | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Narrow Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| One Leg Barbell Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Overhead Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | Shoulders | Compound |
| Speed Squats | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Squat To Bench | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Sumo Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Walking Barbell Lunge | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Wide Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Zerchers squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
Hamstrings Barbell Exercises:
|
Exercise Name |
Primary Muscle(s) | Secondary Muscle(s) | Mechanics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| 1/4 Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Barbell Hack Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Barbell Jumping Squats | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Barbell Lunge | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Barbell Rear Lunge | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Barbell Side Lunge | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Barbell Side Split Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Barbell Split Jump | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Barbell Step Ups | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Box Squat (shown with bench) | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Deadlift | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | Forearms, Lower Back | Compound |
| Decline Bench Barbell Lunge | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Deep Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Front Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Front Squat To Bench | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Narrow Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| One Leg Barbell Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Overhead Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | Shoulders | Compound |
| Speed Squats | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Squat To Bench | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Stiff Leg Deadlift (AKA Romanian Deadlift) | Hamstrings | Glutes, Lower Back | Isolation |
| Stiff Leg Deadlift On Bench | Hamstrings | Glutes, Lower Back | Isolation |
| Sumo Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Walking Barbell Lunge | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Wide Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Zerchers squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
Quadriceps Barbell Exercises:
|
Exercise Name |
Primary Muscle(s) | Secondary Muscle(s) | Mechanics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| 1/4 Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Barbell Hack Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Barbell Jumping Squats | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Barbell Lunge | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Barbell Rear Lunge | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Barbell Side Lunge | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Barbell Side Split Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Barbell Split Jump | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Barbell Step Ups | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Box Squat (shown with bench) | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Deadlift | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | Forearms, Lower Back | Compound |
| Decline Bench Barbell Lunge | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Deep Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Front Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Front Squat To Bench | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Narrow Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| One Leg Barbell Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Overhead Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | Shoulders | Compound |
| Speed Squats | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Squat To Bench | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Sumo Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Walking Barbell Lunge | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Wide Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Zerchers squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
Shoulders Barbell Exercises:
|
Exercise Name |
Primary Muscle(s) | Secondary Muscle(s) | Mechanics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbell Front Raise | Shoulders | None | Isolation |
| Clean Press | Shoulders | Glutes, Hamstrings, Lower Back, Triceps | Compound |
| Guillotine Press | Chest, Shoulders | Triceps | Compound |
| High Barbell Front Raise | Shoulders | None | Isolation |
| Lying Rear Delt Barbell Raise | Shoulders | None | Isolation |
| Military Press | Shoulders | Triceps | Compound |
| Military Press Behind Neck | Shoulders | Triceps | Compound |
| Rear Delt Barbell Row To Neck | Shoulders | Biceps | Compound |
| Seated Alternating Front/Back Barbell Press | Shoulders | Triceps | Compound |
| Seated Barbell Front Raise | Shoulders | None | Isolation |
| Seated Barbell Press | Shoulders | Triceps | Compound |
| Seated Barbell Press Behind Neck | Shoulders | Triceps | Compound |
| Seated High Barbell Front Raise | Shoulders | None | Isolation |
| Standing Alternating Front/Back Barbell Press | Shoulders | Triceps | Compound |
Traps Barbell Exercises:
|
Exercise Name |
Primary Muscle(s) | Secondary Muscle(s) | Mechanics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbell Shrug | Traps | None | Isolation |
| Barbell Upright Row | Traps | Biceps, Shoulders | Compound |
| Behind The Back Barbell Shrug | Traps | None | Isolation |










