Deadlifts
The classic compound exercise that works your lower back, glutes, hamstrings, quads and traps. Deadlifts are one of the most effective exercises for building full body strength.
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Bent-over barbell row
Primarily targets your upper and middle back, biceps and shoulders. Doing this exercise can strengthen your upper body and improve your postural stability.
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Lat pulldowns
Lat pulldowns primarily work your latissimus dorsi (lats). A great choice to strengthen your lats as part of a back and biceps workout. Contributes to the V-shaped back.
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Chin-ups
You are lifting your own bodyweight, and this exercises engages your back and biceps, as well as your core and shoulders. Chin-ups are a compound exercise for upper body strength.
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Preacher curls
Performed using a preacher curl bench, this is an effective exercise for isolating your biceps. The bench prevents the use of momentum to assist in the curl.
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Bicep curls
Easy to perform at home or at the gym – all you need is a set of dumbbells! The standing position engages your core moreso than seated bicep workouts.
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