30 barbell exercises, sorted by difficulty
Every movement in Handler's library that uses barbell. 2 are beginner-friendly. Filter by muscle, or open any exercise for form cues, common mistakes, programming ranges by goal, and modifications for sensitive joints.
Library data updated Handler exercise library
- Exercises
- 30
- With video demo
- 30
- Bodyweight
- 0
- Timed holds/intervals
- 2
Barbell exercises by muscle
Other equipment
Beginner (2)
Intermediate (9)
- Barbell Back SquatQuadriceps, Glutes · Barbell + Squat rack · Video
- Barbell Bench PressChest · Barbell + Bench · Video
- Barbell CurlBiceps · Barbell · Video
- Barbell Hip ThrustGlutes · Barbell + Bench · Video
- Barbell Overhead PressShoulders · Barbell + Squat rack · Video
- Barbell Romanian DeadliftHamstrings, Glutes · Barbell · Video
- Barbell RowLats, Rhomboids · Barbell · Video
- Overhead PressFront delts, Side delts · Barbell · Video
- Romanian DeadliftHamstrings, Glutes · Barbell · Video
Advanced (19)
- Archer Inverted RowUpper back, Lats · Barbell + Squat rack · Video
- Barbell Bent-Over RowUpper back, Lats · Barbell · Video
- Barbell DeadliftGlutes, Hamstrings · Barbell · Video
- Barbell Front Rack CarryCore, Upper back · Barbell + Squat rack · Video
- Barbell Front SquatQuadriceps, Glutes · Barbell + Squat rack · Video
- Barbell Good MorningHamstrings, Glutes · Barbell + Squat rack · Video
- Barbell Incline Bench PressUpper chest · Barbell + Incline bench · Video
- Barbell Pause SquatQuadriceps, Glutes · Barbell + Squat rack · Video
- Barbell Push PressShoulders · Barbell + Squat rack · Video
- Barbell Reverse LungeQuadriceps, Glutes · Barbell + Squat rack · Video
- Barbell RolloutCore · Barbell · Video
- Barbell Suitcase CarryObliques, Forearms · Barbell · Video
- Barbell Walking LungeQuadriceps, Glutes · Barbell + Squat rack · Video
- Close-Grip Bench PressTriceps, Chest · Barbell + Bench · Video
- Feet-Elevated Inverted RowUpper back, Lats · Barbell + Squat rack · Video
- Pendlay RowUpper back, Lats · Barbell · Video
- Seal RowUpper back, Lats · Barbell + Bench · Video
- Sumo DeadliftGlutes, Hamstrings · Barbell · Video
- Zercher SquatQuadriceps, Glutes · Barbell + Squat rack · Video
Questions about this list
How many barbell exercises are in the database?
30 exercises in Handler's library use barbell, sometimes alongside another piece of equipment. 2 are tagged beginner.
Which muscles can you train with barbell?
The most common primary muscles in this list are glutes (13), lats (7), upper back (6), quadriceps (6). Use the muscle filters above to narrow the list.
Where are barbell exercises usually programmed?
The library tags these movements for commercial gym, small gym, home gym setups, so the coach can pick them when that equipment is available.
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