Strength Training Exercises: Images and Instructions

Add Strength Training to your workout program for overall fitness.

Below are a list of strength training exercises by body part. Click on the links to view a detailed description and an illustrated image of the exercise.

Strength Training Log: Learn basics about using a log to design your own exercise program, like number of sets, reps and total volume. You can also download a blank strength training log.

Back and Chest

Stability Ball Chest Press
Dumbbell Bench Press
Dumbbell Fly
Cable Crossovers
Push Ups
Incline Bench Press
Decline Bench Press
Ball Chest Press
Barbell Bench Press
Dumbbell PullOvers
Stability Ball Dumbbell Rows
One ArmDumbbell Rows
Deadlifts
Lat Pull down
Straight Arm Lat Pull Downs
Chin Ups
Peck Deck
Seated Cable Rows

Biceps and Triceps

Ball Triceps Extensions
Dumbbell Kick Backs
More Tricep Exercises

Concentration Curls
Dumbbell Curls
Preacher Curls
Cable Curls
Barbell Curls
Reverse Curls
Seated Dumbbell Curls
Hammer Curls

Shoulders

Dumbbell Lateral Raise
Shoulder Press on Stability Ball
Seated Shoulder Press
Dumbbell Front Raise
Machine Shoulder Press
Cable Lateral Raise
Upright Row

Legs and Glutes

Dumbbell Squats
Step Ups
Split Squats
Dumbbell Lunge
Standing Calf Raise
Seated Calf Raise
Barbell Squats
Deadlifts
Leg Press

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