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Medicine Ball
A heavy ball used for strength training and rehabilitation. Common exercises include medicine ball slams, wall-ball shots, and rotational throws.
Sandbag
A bag filled with sand used as a weight for training. Common exercises include sandbag lifts, squats, and throws.
Kettlebell
A cast-iron or cast steel weight with a handle. Common exercises include kettlebell swings, Turkish get-ups, and goblet squats.
Step Platform
A flat elevated surface used for cardio exercises involving stepping up and down. Common exercises include step aerobics and plyometric exercises.
Stair Climber
A machine that mimics the action of climbing stairs. Common exercises include stair climbing cardio.
Glute-Ham Developer (GHD)
A machine for developing the posterior chain muscles. Common exercises include GHD sit-ups and back extensions.
Olympic Rings
Gymnastic rings used for suspension training. Common exercises include ring dips, pull-ups, and muscle-ups.
Pull-up Bar
A horizontal bar, often mounted overhead, used for performing pull-ups and chin-ups.
Chest Fly Machine (Pec Deck)
A machine designed to target the pectoral muscles. Common exercises include seated chest flies.
Ab Wheel
A wheel with handles that targets the core muscles. Common exercises include ab wheel rollouts and oblique rollouts.
Suspension Trainer
A training tool that uses bodyweight exercises to develop strength, balance, flexibility, and core stability. Common exercises include TRX rows, squats, and planks.
Weight Bench
A bench designed for weight training. Common exercises include bench press, dumbbell flyes, and tricep dips.
Lat Pull-down Machine
A machine designed to simulate the motion of a pull-up. Common exercises include lat pull-downs and straight-arm pull-downs.
Resistance Band
A stretchy band used to create resistance. Common exercises include band pull-aparts, face pulls, and assisted pull-ups.
Smith Machine
A machine that guides the barbell on fixed vertical rails. Common exercises include Smith machine squats, and bench presses.
Leg Press Machine
A machine where the individual pushes a weight away from their body using their legs. Common exercises include leg presses and calf presses.
Balance Board
A board placed on a fulcrum to challenge balance. Common exercises include standing balance, squats, and push-ups on the board.
Barbell
A long metal bar to which weights can be attached at each end. Common exercises include squats, bench press, and deadlifts.
Bosu Ball
A stability device that looks like a stability ball cut in half. Common exercises include Bosu ball squats, planks, and balance training.
Treadmill
A device for walking or running in place. Common exercises include walking, jogging, and interval sprinting.
Spin Bike
A stationary cycle that offers a similar feel to a road bike and is commonly used for indoor cycling classes. Common exercises include steady-state cycling and interval training.
Battle Ropes
Heavy ropes used for cardio and strength training. Common exercises include waves, slams, and pulls.
Elliptical Machine
A stationary exercise machine used to simulate stair climbing, walking, or running without causing excessive pressure on the joints. Common exercises include low-impact cardio workouts.
Leg Extension Machine
A machine that focuses on isolating the quadriceps muscles. Common exercises include leg extensions.
Dumbbell
A short bar with fixed or adjustable weights at each end. Common exercises include bicep curls, shoulder press, and dumbbell bench press.
Leg Curl Machine
A machine that isolates the hamstring muscles. Common exercises include seated leg curls and lying leg curls.
Hip Abductor Machine
A machine that targets the muscles on the outside of the hips. Common exercises include hip abductions.
Power Rack
A steel cage-like structure designed to allow for safe free weight workouts. Common exercises include squats, bench press, and rack pulls.
Cable Machine
A versatile machine using a system of pulleys and cables. Common exercises include cable rows, tricep pushdowns, and cable bicep curls.
Rowing Machine
A machine used for simulating the action of watercraft rowing for the purpose of exercise. Common exercises include low-impact cardio rowing.
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