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In this section I will elaborate my thoughts on the performance of various lifts as well as some of the basic calisthenics movement.
Squat
Press up
Pull up
Bodyweight (Calisthenics). There is literally millennia of documented physical culture, through ancient Greece, Egypt and through Asia in both India and China. It all starts with moving your own body.
Barbell lifts. If you want to get involved in Weightlifting, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding or Strongman, you are going to need to know how to use a barbell.
Barbell Squat
Bench Press
Deadlift
Standing or Military Press
Front Squat
Clean and Press
Barbell and Pendlay Row
Good Morning
Romanian Deadlift
Dumbbells Clean
Dumbells Press and Dumbbells Clean & Press
Dumbbell lifts. The Dumbbell is one of the best tools for the upper body and can get you strong with just a couple of adjustable handles and a small pile of plates.
Dumbbells Romanian Deadlift
Dumbbells Row
Dumbbells Snatch
Swing
Clean
Kettlebell lifts. A cannonball with a handle to some. These likely came from simple scale weights being used to test strength on farms. They can also be used very dynamically to improve performance and strength.
Snatch
Press
Goblet Squat