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  Biceps curl

  The biceps curl is any of a number of weight training exercises that target the biceps brachii muscle. People perform in order to develop size, definition, strength, endurance, and/or power. Biceps curls can be done using any of the following equipment: Although the exercises differ, a common...
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  Deadlift

  The deadlift is a weight training exercise where a loaded barbell is lifted off the ground from a stabilized, bent over position. It is one of the three canonical powerlifting exercises, along with the squat and bench press. Deadlift refers to the lifting of dead (without inertia) weight, such as...
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  Press up

  For the 2004 single by Freestylers, see Push Up A push-up, or in British English a press-up, is a common calisthenics exercise performed in a prone position by raising and lowering the body using the arms. Push-ups exercise the pectoral muscles, triceps, and anterior deltoids, with ancillary...
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  Leg press

  The leg press is a weight training exercise in which the individual pushes a weight or resistance away from them using their legs. The term leg press also refers to the apparatus used to perform this exercise. The leg press can be used to evaluate an athlete's overall lower body strength (from knee...
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  Chin-up

  The chin-up (also known as a chin/chinup) is a strength training exercise. People frequently do this exercise with the intention of strengthening muscles such as the latissimus dorsi and biceps, which extend the shoulder and flex the elbow, respectively. It is a form of pull-up in which the range...
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  Lying triceps extensions

  Lying triceps extensions, also known as skull crushers and French extensions, are a strength exercise used in many different forms of weight lifting. Lying triceps extensions are one of the most stimulating exercises to the entire triceps muscle group in the upper arm. It works the triceps from the...

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• Trapbar deadlift

  The trapbar deadlift is a weight training exercise using a specialty bar known as a trapbar. As the name suggests, it is derived from the deadlift. To perform the trapbar deadlift (TBDL), one loads the bar, steps inside the hollow portion of the bar, bends down, grasps the handles, stands erect,...

• Forearm curl

  The forearm curl is an exercise move. The exercise is performed by:(a)standing straight, with feet a few inches apart(b)sitting down, with arm extended along the top of the thigh.Grasp the bar with an overhanded grip and curl the bar upwards and inwards towards the upper part of the arms. Elbows...

• Wrist curl

  The wrist curl is a weight training exercise for developing just the wrist flexor muscles of the forearm. It is therefore an isolation exercise. Ideally, it should be done in combination with the "reverse wrist curl" (also called wrist extension) to ensure equal development of the wrist flexor and...