Hypertrophy exercises
524 exercises, 22 pages
Filters in the catalogueChest · Beginner
Machine Chest Press Hammer Grip
A resistance exercise targeting the pectoral muscles, specifically the sternal head of the pectoralis major. It also engages the triceps and anterior deltoids. The hammer grip position allows for a neutral wrist alignment, reducing strain on the wrists and shoulders.
Biceps · Intermediate
Dumbbell Concentration Curl
A seated biceps isolation exercise performed with one arm supported against the inner thigh. The support minimizes body movement and concentrates the load on the biceps.
Legs · Intermediate
Dumbbell Bulgarian Squat
A unilateral lower body exercise that targets the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and calves.
Abs · Beginner
Weighted Ab Crunches
An advanced core exercise that targets the rectus abdominis by adding resistance to the traditional crunch. This exercise enhances core strength and stability, making it ideal for individuals looking to intensify their abdominal workouts.
Triceps · Beginner
Incline Barbell Triceps Extension
A strength training exercise targeting the triceps brachii. It is performed on an incline bench, which emphasizes the long head of the triceps due to the angle of the arms. This exercise helps in building mass and strength in the upper arm.
Chest · Intermediate
One-Arm Low-to-High Cable Fly
An isolation exercise targeting the pectoral muscles, particularly the upper chest.
Legs · Beginner
Lever Horizontal Leg Press
A compound lower body exercise that targets the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and calves.
Chest · Intermediate
Pin Bench Press
A variation of the traditional bench press where the barbell is pressed from a dead stop off safety pins set at a specific height. This exercise targets the chest, triceps, and shoulders, and is particularly useful for improving lockout strength and overcoming sticking points in the bench press.
Chest · Intermediate
Bench Press With Resistance Band
A variation of the traditional bench press exercise that incorporates resistance bands to increase tension throughout the movement. This exercise targets the pectoral muscles, triceps, and anterior deltoids, enhancing strength and stability in the upper body.
Triceps · Beginner
Overhead Band Triceps Extension
A bilateral elbow-extension exercise with an elastic band anchored low behind the body. The overhead arm position loads the triceps while the standing split stance supports a steady torso.
Abs · Beginner
Seated Ab Cable Crunch
An isolation exercise targeting the rectus abdominis. It involves using a cable machine to provide resistance, allowing for a controlled and effective abdominal contraction. This exercise helps in building core strength and definition.
Legs · Intermediate
Sumo Squat With Smith
The Sumo Squat With Smith Machine is a lower body exercise targeting the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and inner thighs. This variation of the squat involves a wider stance and utilizes the Smith machine for stability and control, allowing for a focused engagement of the lower body muscles.
Back · Beginner
Straight-Arm Lat Pulldown
The Straight Arm Pulldown is an isolation exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi muscles. It involves pulling a cable bar down with straight arms, focusing on the back muscles without engaging the biceps. This exercise helps in developing a wider back and improving upper body strength.
Biceps · Intermediate
Preacher Hammer Curl
An isolation exercise targeting the brachialis and brachioradialis muscles of the upper arm.
Back · Intermediate
Cable Seated Supine Grip Row
A seated cable row performed with an underhand grip. It develops the lats, rhomboids, trapezius, and biceps with a distinct palm-up hand position.
Triceps · Intermediate
California Press
A hybrid exercise combining elements of the close-grip bench press and the triceps extension. It targets the triceps, chest, and shoulders, providing a comprehensive upper body workout. This movement is particularly effective for developing triceps strength and size.
Back · Intermediate
Dumbbell Pullover with Legs Raised
An advanced exercise targeting the chest, lats, and core. By raising the legs, you engage the abdominal muscles more intensely, providing a comprehensive upper body workout. This exercise also enhances shoulder mobility and stability.
Forearms · Intermediate
Dumbbell Biceps Reverse Curl
An exercise targeting the biceps brachii with an emphasis on the brachialis and brachioradialis muscles. This variation involves a pronated grip, which shifts some focus from the biceps to the forearm muscles, providing a balanced arm workout.
Legs · Intermediate
Single-Leg Lying Curl
The Lying Single Leg Hamstring Curl is an isolation exercise targeting the hamstrings. It involves lying face down on a leg curl machine and curling one leg at a time towards the glutes. This exercise helps in strengthening and developing the hamstring muscles, improving knee flexion and stability.
Back · Beginner
Lever Back Extension
A seated resistance-machine exercise for the spinal extensors. The demonstrated machine guides a short range of trunk extension with the pelvis supported, rather than the longer-range neutral-spine or rounded-back variations.
Back · Intermediate
Seated Cable Low Row Neutral Grip
The Cable Low Seated Row Close Bar is a compound exercise targeting the muscles of the back, specifically the latissimus dorsi, rhomboids, and trapezius.
Legs · Beginner
Vertical Leg Press Smith Machine
The Vertical Leg Press on a Smith Machine is a compound lower body exercise that targets the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and calves.
Shoulders · Intermediate
One-Arm Kettlebell Overhead Press
The one-arm kettlebell press is a compound exercise that targets the shoulders, triceps, and core. It involves pressing a kettlebell overhead with one arm while maintaining stability and control. This exercise enhances unilateral strength and improves shoulder mobility and stability.
Forearms · Intermediate
Reverse Grip Cable Curl
An isolation exercise targeting the brachialis and brachioradialis muscles, with secondary emphasis on the biceps brachii.
