The 41 Best Olympic barbell Exercises
41 Olympic barbell exercises with video and step-by-step instructions. See what you can do with your equipment and build your workout with Befit.
2. Barbell Back Squat
The barbell squat is a foundational strength exercise for the legs and glutes, performed with a barbell across the upper back. Often...
3. Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift
The barbell stiff leg deadlift is an exercise that primarily targets the hamstrings and glutes, with the lower back acting as a...
4. Barbell Bent-Over Row (Overhand Grip)
The barbell bent-over row with an overhand grip is a fundamental strength exercise that extensively works the back, biceps, and forearms. It's...
5. T-Bar Row
The landmine row is a unilateral pulling exercise that targets the back muscles, such as the latissimus dorsi and rhomboids, as well...
6. Sumo Deadlift
The barbell sumo deadlift is a strength exercise that uses a wider stance than the conventional deadlift. It heavily works the glutes,...
7. Deadlift
The barbell deadlift is a full-body strength exercise that involves lifting a barbell from the floor to hip height. It intensely works...
8. Front Squat
The barbell front squat is a compound exercise that strengthens the legs and core, with a strong emphasis on the quadriceps. The...
11. Standing Overhead Press
The standing dumbbell shoulder press is a strength exercise primarily targeting the shoulders, while also engaging the triceps and upper chest. Performing...
12. Barbell Split Squat
The barbell split squat is a unilateral exercise that targets leg and glute strength, improving balance and coordination. It's ideal for those...
16. Barbell rack
The rack pull is a variation of the traditional deadlift where the barbell starts from an elevated height, typically in a power...
17. Barbell Lunge
Barbell lunges are a unilateral leg and glute exercise that challenges balance and coordination. They strengthen the quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes, making...
18. Close-Grip Bench Press
The barbell close grip press is a strength exercise that primarily targets the triceps, while also engaging the chest and shoulders. It's...
19. Bent-Over Barbell Row (Underhand Grip)
The Underhand Barbell Row is performed with a hip hinge and palms facing up, pulling the bar toward the lower abdomen. The...
20. Barbell Shrug
The Barbell Shrug targets the upper traps by elevating the shoulders with the bar held in front of the body. It helps...
23. Barbell Box Hip Thrust
The barbell KAS glute bridge is a glute-focused exercise performed with a barbell across the hips and shoulders elevated on a box...
24. Single-Leg Barbell Deadlift
The barbell single-leg deadlift is an advanced exercise that strengthens the posterior chain, including glutes and hamstrings, while intensely challenging balance and...