169 Barbell Exercises With Photos and Muscle Maps

Heaviest loading and the cleanest progression, at the cost of needing a rack and plates.

Movements 169
Muscle Groups 11
Beginner 52
Intermediate 89
Advanced 28

Barbell Chest Exercises 9

Pressing movements and drawing the arms across the body. All chest exercises →

Barbell Back Exercises 22

Pulling movements, spinal extension and posture. All back exercises →

Barbell Shoulders Exercises 22

Raising and rotating the arm in every direction. All shoulders exercises →

Barbell Biceps Exercises 10

Bending the elbow and turning the palm upward. All biceps exercises →

Barbell Triceps Exercises 17

Straightening the elbow. All triceps exercises →

Barbell Forearms Exercises 7

Grip strength and wrist movement. All forearms exercises →

Barbell Core Exercises 7

Trunk flexion, rotation and resisting movement of the spine. All core exercises →

Barbell Glutes Exercises 5

Hip extension — the engine behind squats, hinges and sprinting. All glutes exercises →

Barbell Quadriceps Exercises 47

Straightening the knee. All quadriceps exercises →

Showing 24 of 47. All quadriceps exercises →

Barbell Hamstrings Exercises 23

Bending the knee and extending the hip. All hamstrings exercises →

Barbell Calves Exercises 3

Pointing and flexing the foot; ankle stability. All calves exercises →

Frequently Asked Questions

What exercises can I do with barbell?

Fitnit lists 169, covering 11 muscle groups. Heaviest loading and the cleanest progression, at the cost of needing a rack and plates.

Are barbell exercises good for beginners?

52 of the 169 are rated beginner, including Anti-Gravity Press, Barbell Curl, Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline.

Does Fitnit count barbell reps automatically?

Not for these yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; everything else can be logged manually.

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