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Barbell
A long metal bar to which weights can be attached at each end. Common exercises include squats, bench press, and deadlifts.
Dumbbell
A short bar with fixed or adjustable weights at each end. Common exercises include bicep curls, shoulder press, and dumbbell bench press.
Kettlebell
A cast-iron or cast steel weight with a handle. Common exercises include kettlebell swings, Turkish get-ups, and goblet squats.
Resistance Band
A stretchy band used to create resistance. Common exercises include band pull-aparts, face pulls, and assisted pull-ups.
Medicine Ball
A heavy ball used for strength training and rehabilitation. Common exercises include medicine ball slams, wall-ball shots, and rotational throws.
Power Rack
A steel cage-like structure designed to allow for safe free weight workouts. Common exercises include squats, bench press, and rack pulls.
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.
Cable Machine
A versatile machine using a system of pulleys and cables. Common exercises include cable rows, tricep pushdowns, and cable bicep curls.
Pull-up Bar
A horizontal bar, often mounted overhead, used for performing pull-ups and chin-ups.
Weight Bench
A bench designed for weight training. Common exercises include bench press, dumbbell flyes, and tricep dips.
Bosu Ball
A stability device that looks like a stability ball cut in half. Common exercises include Bosu ball squats, planks, and balance training.
Rowing Machine
A machine used for simulating the action of watercraft rowing for the purpose of exercise. Common exercises include low-impact cardio rowing.
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.
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.
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.
Leg Curl Machine
A machine that isolates the hamstring muscles. Common exercises include seated leg curls and lying leg curls.
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.
Leg Extension Machine
A machine that focuses on isolating the quadriceps muscles. Common exercises include leg extensions.
Chest Fly Machine (Pec Deck)
A machine designed to target the pectoral muscles. Common exercises include seated chest flies.
Hip Abductor Machine
A machine that targets the muscles on the outside of the hips. Common exercises include hip abductions.
Battle Ropes
Heavy ropes used for cardio and strength training. Common exercises include waves, slams, and pulls.
Sandbag
A bag filled with sand used as a weight for training. Common exercises include sandbag lifts, squats, and throws.
Ab Wheel
A wheel with handles that targets the core muscles. Common exercises include ab wheel rollouts and oblique rollouts.
Glute-Ham Developer (GHD)
A machine for developing the posterior chain muscles. Common exercises include GHD sit-ups and back extensions.
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.
Olympic Rings
Gymnastic rings used for suspension training. Common exercises include ring dips, pull-ups, and muscle-ups.
Balance Board
A board placed on a fulcrum to challenge balance. Common exercises include standing balance, squats, and push-ups on the board.
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