Equipment

Seven equipment classes. Each page lists exercises that use that class.

Barbell

A long bar loaded with plates. Suited to bilateral presses, pulls, hinges, and squats with progressive loading.

Dumbbell

Independent hand weights that allow unilateral work, freer joint paths, and easier setup for many isolation moves.

Cable

Weight-stack machines with adjustable pulleys that keep tension continuous through presses, pulls, and rotations.

Machine

Guided-path equipment that reduces balance demand and can isolate joints for hypertrophy or rehab-friendly loading.

Bodyweight

Movements that use your own mass as resistance: push-ups, pull-ups, dips, planks, and hanging raises.

Kettlebell

A cast-iron bell with a handle, useful for swings, carries, and ballistic hip-driven patterns.

Band

Elastic resistance that increases as it stretches. Handy for warm-ups, activation, and travel-friendly strength work.