Exercise Lab

Barbell Parallel Squat

The "regular" or parallel squat is a great exercise for lower-body strength. Parallel is defined as where the tops of the thighs reach parallel to the floor. Set the safety pins in the squat rack to receive the bar if you are unable to rack the weight. The parallel squat develops the quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, calves and low back. The parallel squat can be used to develop strength, definition and muscle size in the legs.

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Target Muscle Groups: Abs & Core  |  Hips & Buttocks  |  Legs


Barbell Reverse Lunge

The barbell reverse lunge is a more dynamic movement than the stationary lunge. It places a higher demand on the inner thigh muscles than the stationary lunge. The barbell reverse lunge can be performed at home or at the gym. If a barbell is not available dumbbells can be used. Keep your torso upright and maintain a tight core. Reverse lunges are a great way to add variety to your workout routine. After mastering the stationary and forward lunge progress to the reverse lunge.

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Target Muscle Groups: Abs & Core  |  Hips & Buttocks  |  Legs


Barbell Rollout

The barbell rollout is a great exercise for the abdominals and shoulders. This exercise is a challenging and fun way to improve core strength. So next time you’re looking to mix up your ab training, try a set of barbell rollouts.

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Target Muscle Groups: Abs & Core


Barbell Row

The Barbell Row is a great exercise for building back strength and muscle mass. This exercise helps strengthen your core as well.

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Target Muscle Groups: Back


Barbell Rows Reverse Grip

The bent over barbell row is a great exercise to build real world strength. The reverse grip is a fun variation to add variety to your program. In addition to being a great exercise for building pulling strength in you upper back it is also good for developing core strength.

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Target Muscle Groups: Back


Barbell Shoulder Press -- Seated

The barbell shoulder press performed seated is a compound exercise that strengthens the shoulders and triceps. Compound exercises involve multiple muscle groups and joints. If you are looking to develop strong, well defined-shoulders, the seated barbell press is for you. Seated barbell shoulder presses place more focus on the front of the deltoids than standing barbell presses.

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Target Muscle Groups: Back  |  Shoulders  |  Triceps


Barbell Shrug

The Barbell Shrug is a great exercise for strengthening the upper trapezius and building mass.

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Target Muscle Groups: Shoulders  |  Neck


Barbell Static Lunge

The stationary or static barbell lunge is a great beginner exercise for developing strong, legs and glutes. The static barbell lunge can be performed at home or in the gym with limited space and equipment. It's recommended that the static lunge be performed after a strong strength base has been built with squats or leg presses. The static barbell lunge is ideal for anyone looking to get a great lower-body workout.

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Target Muscle Groups: Abs & Core  |  Hips & Buttocks  |  Legs


Barbell Step Up

The barbell step up strengthens the hip extensors (glutes, hamstrings, hip adductors), and knee extensors (quadriceps). These muscles are called upon daily in our everyday lives and are critical for performance in sport and recreation. The barbell step up is a great exercise and can be used to build strength, definition and size. Varying the height of the step is a great way to challenge your muscles to adapt. Select a step height that creates a 90 degree angle on the lead leg.

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Target Muscle Groups: Abs & Core  |  Hips & Buttocks  |  Legs


Barbell Suitcase Row

The Barbell Suitcase Row strengthens the back and forearm muscles. Instead of using a bench for rowing, stand. By standing you increase the demand on the entire body, making the exercise “functional”. Include the Barbell Suitcase Row in place of dumbbell rows or bent-over rows.

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Target Muscle Groups: Back  |  Forearms


Barbell Upright Row

The barbell upright row is strengthens the deltoids and trapezius. The barbell upright row is similar to the "shrug" and "high-pull" exercises in that it requires scapular elevation and recruits the upper back and neck muscles. You can incorporate the barbell upright row into your back workout, shoulder workout or upper-body workout. This is a staple exercise for wrestlers, football players, and mixed martial artists.

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Target Muscle Groups: Back  |  Shoulders


Barbell Wrist Curl

The Barbell Wrist Curl is a good exercise for building grip and forearm strength.

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Target Muscle Groups: Forearms


Baseball Bat Swing

The Base Ball Bat Swing is a great exercise for developing trunk and hip rotational strength and power.

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Target Muscle Groups: Abs & Core  |  Forearms  |  Full Body


Baseball Bat Swing with TQBB Handle

The Baseball Bat Swing W/ *TQBB Baseball Bat Handle is a great upper body and core strengthening exercise.

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Target Muscle Groups: Full Body