Exercises by body area
Chest exercises
Explore 269 chest exercises with clear instructions, muscles worked and practical coaching guidance.
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1 & 1/4 Push-Up
Pressing drill building chest, shoulder, and triceps strength with bodyweight.
View exerciseAlternating Dumbbell Bench Press (High Start)
Alternating bench press that begins with both dumbbells high and maintains an isometric lockout on one side while the other completes a repetition.
View exerciseAlternating Dumbbell Chest Press on Stability Ball
Advanced alternating chest press performed from a bridged upper-back support on a stability ball, adding anti-rotation and balance demand.
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Alternating Plate Push-Up
Asymmetrical push-up alternating which hand is elevated on a stable plate, adding trunk-control and hand-transition demands.
View exerciseAlternating Suspension-Trainer Clock Press
Suspension chest-press variation alternating one bent-arm press with the opposite straight-arm clock reach while resisting trunk rotation.
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Anterior Shoulder & Chest Stretch
Unilateral doorway or post stretch for the chest and front of the shoulder using gentle body rotation away from the supported arm.
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Archer Push-Up
Advanced wide-hand push-up shifting most of the load to one arm while the opposite arm stays progressively straighter.
View exerciseBand Alternate Incline Chest Press with Twist
Horizontal pressing drill that develops chest, shoulder, and triceps strength using a resistance band, with emphasis on the chest, triceps and shoulders.
View exerciseBand Chest Fly
Standing band fly that trains chest horizontal adduction through a fixed-elbow arc from an anchor behind the body.
View exerciseBand Cross-Body One-Arm Chest Press
Unilateral band chest press from a rear chest-height anchor, finishing slightly across the midline while the trunk resists rotation.
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Band Floor Press
Pressing drill building chest, shoulder, and triceps strength with band.
View exerciseBand High Fly
High-anchored band chest fly sweeping the arms downward and inward with a nearly fixed elbow angle.
View exerciseBand Incline Bench Press
Horizontal pressing drill that develops chest, shoulder, and triceps strength using a resistance band, with emphasis on the chest, triceps and shoulders.
View exerciseBand Low Alternate Chest Press
Alternating single-arm band press from a low rear anchor, combining an upward pressing path with trunk anti-rotation.
View exerciseBand Low Chest Fly
Low-to-high band chest fly that sweeps the arms upward and inward with a nearly fixed elbow angle.
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Band Plank
Band-resisted high-plank hold with the band across the upper back and secured beneath both hands.
View exerciseBand Push Sit-Up
Band-resisted sit-up combined with a forward press as the torso rises from a low anchor behind the head.
View exerciseBand Single-Arm Twisting Chest Press
Standing single-arm band chest press with a small controlled torso turn while the pelvis remains stable.
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Band Standing Speed Chest Press
Fast-concentric standing band chest press for upper-body pressing speed with a controlled return.
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Band-Assisted Push-Up
Push-up regression in which an overhead band supports part of the body weight while the athlete maintains a full plank.
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Banded 90/90 Kettlebell Pullover
Supine kettlebell pullover with legs held at 90/90 and a wrist band for shoulder range, lat control, and trunk stability.
View exerciseBarbell Bench Press Feet Elevated
Pressing drill building chest, shoulder, and triceps strength with barbell.
View exerciseBarbell Bench Press with Band-Suspended Kettlebells
Advanced unstable-load bench press with equal kettlebells suspended by bands from both ends of the bar.
View exerciseBarbell Bench Press with Hanging Band Technique
Advanced unstable-load bench press with equal weight plates suspended by bands from both ends of the bar.
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Barbell Board Bench Press
Pressing drill building chest, shoulder, and triceps strength with barbell.
View exerciseBarbell Chest Press on Stability Ball
Horizontal pressing drill that develops chest, shoulder, and triceps strength using a barbell, with emphasis on the chest, triceps and shoulders.
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Barbell Close Grip Bench Press with Chains
Close-grip bench press with matched chains that progressively increase the loaded resistance as the bar rises.
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Barbell Close Grip Floor Press
Pressing drill building chest, shoulder, and triceps strength with barbell.
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Barbell Floor Press
Floor-based barbell press with reduced shoulder range.
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Barbell Guillotine Bench Press
Advanced wide-elbow bench-press variation lowering a light bar toward the collarbone or neck line under strict rack and spotter control.
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Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise
Incline-bench scapular protraction with straight arms, emphasizing the serratus anterior through a small controlled reach.
View exerciseBarbell Incline Wide Reverse-Grip Bench Press
Incline barbell press using a wide supinated grip to train the chest, triceps, and shoulders through a controlled upper-chest path.
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Barbell JM Press with Bands
Triceps-focused pressing variation emphasizing controlled elbow extension.
View exerciseBarbell Larsen Press
Bench-press variation performed with both legs extended and unsupported to remove leg drive and increase trunk-stability demand.
View exerciseBarbell Lying Front Raise & Pull Over
Straight-arm barbell arc from above the thighs to a pain-free pullover position behind the head, training shoulder flexion under trunk control.
View exerciseBarbell One Arm Floor Press
Single-arm floor press with the hand at the balance point of a light barbell, combining lockout strength with trunk anti-rotation.
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Barbell Powerlifting Bench Press
Competition-style paused bench press using a stable arch, full-body tension, and controlled commands.
View exerciseBarbell Pullover Hold
Light loaded isometric pullover stretch held behind the head while lying on a bench.
View exerciseBarbell Reverse Band Bench Press
Bench press with bands anchored above the bar to provide more assistance near the chest than at lockout.
View exerciseBarbell Reverse Grip Bench Press
Reverse-grip bench press emphasizing controlled wrist position and the upper chest and triceps.
View exerciseBarbell Reverse Grip Decline Bench Press
Reverse-grip decline bench press performed in a power rack with a securely set decline bench.
View exerciseBarbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench Press
Reverse-grip incline bench press emphasizing the upper chest with controlled wrist and elbow alignment.
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Barbell Sling Shot Bench Press
Bench-press overload variation using a properly fitted Sling Shot to assist the bottom range while normal bar control is maintained.
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Barbell Wide Grip Decline Pullover
Wide-grip barbell pullover on a decline bench emphasizing shoulder extension through the lats and chest.
View exerciseBarbell Wide Reverse Grip Bench Press
Horizontal pressing drill that develops chest, shoulder, and triceps strength using a barbell, with emphasis on the chest, triceps and shoulders.
View exerciseBattling Ropes Fly
Standing battle-rope fly using a controlled horizontal arm arc for chest, shoulder, and trunk work.
View exerciseBehind-the-Back Pec Stretch
Standing bilateral chest and anterior-shoulder stretch using clasped hands behind the hips and a gentle controlled arm lift.
View exerciseBench Dip on Stability Ball
Bench dip with straight legs and heels supported on a stability ball for added trunk and leg stabilization.
View exerciseBench Dip with Feet Elevated
Harder bench-dip variation with the heels supported on a second stable bench.
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Bench Press
Classic flat barbell press for the chest, triceps, and front delts.
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Bent-Arm Dumbbell Pullover
Bench pullover with a fixed moderate elbow bend, training shoulder extension through the lats and chest while the trunk controls rib flare.
View exerciseBent-Knee Bench Dip
Bent-knee bench dip using foot support to reduce the bodyweight demand on the triceps.
View exerciseBodyweight Kneeling Push-up Row
Kneeling push-up followed by an alternating unloaded elbow draw that challenges chest, triceps, shoulder control, and anti-rotation stability.
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Bodyweight Man Maker
Advanced burpee complex combining a push-up, alternating anti-rotation hip taps, a squat transition, and a vertical jump.
View exerciseBodyweight Standing Fly
Unloaded standing chest-opening drill for shoulder warm-up and active mobility, not a strength fly.
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Bosu Ball Push Up
Pressing drill building chest, shoulder, and triceps strength with bodyweight.
View exerciseBridge Pose Yoga Stretch
Isometric yoga bridge emphasizing gentle hip extension, front-body opening, breathing, and supported shoulder position.
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Burpee
Full-body conditioning movement combining plank, squat, and jump.
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Burpee Box Jump
Plyometric lower-body drill developing power, rhythm, and landing control.
View exerciseBurpee Long Jump with Push-up
Burpee with a controlled push-up followed by a two-foot broad jump for full-body conditioning and horizontal power.
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Burpee Over Barbell
Conditioning drill raising heart rate while challenging coordination.
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Burpee Over Dumbbell
Conditioning drill raising heart rate while challenging coordination.
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Burpee Over Medicine Ball
Conditioning drill raising heart rate while challenging coordination.
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Burpee Pull Up
Burpee followed by a jump to a secure bar and a controlled pull-up.
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Burpee Ring Muscle-Up
Competition-level burpee combined with a jump to the rings and a complete ring muscle-up to stable support.
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Burpee Ring Pull-Up
Burpee followed by a jump to secured rings and a controlled ring pull-up.
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Burpee to Lateral Jump Over Box
Plyometric lower-body drill developing power, rhythm, and landing control.
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Burpee to Step Up
Single-leg lower-body drill building leg strength, balance, and control.
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Burpee with High Jump
Plyometric lower-body drill developing power, rhythm, and landing control.
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Burpee with Tuck Jump
Advanced burpee followed by a high tuck jump and controlled two-foot landing.
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Cable Bar Incline Bench Press
Pressing drill building chest, shoulder, and triceps strength with cable.
View exerciseCable Incline Fly on Stability Ball
Incline cable fly performed with the upper back supported on a stability ball and the hips held in a bridge.
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