Top 10 Weight Lifting Exercises
- Squat.
- Chest Press.
- Deadlift.
- Leg Press.
- Overhead Press.
- Biceps Arm Curl.
- Triceps Pushdown.
- Seated Cable Row.
What are the 5 main lifts for weightlifting?
Try these “Big Five” lifts today to kickstart your weightlifting journey:
- Squats.
- Deadlifts.
- Bench press.
- Barbell row.
- Overhead barbell press.
What are the 6 main lifts?
If you do the six major compound movements – the squat, hip hinge, vertical press, vertical pull, horizontal press, and horizontal pull – you’re bound to see success. These are the movement patterns every complete workout program contains.
How do I start a weight lifting routine?
You want to start with a weight that you can lift 10 to 15 times with proper form. Begin with 1 or 2 sets of 10 to 15 repetitions, and slowly progress to 3 sets or more. Gradually increase the weight. When you can easily do the recommended number of sets and reps, increase the weight by 5 to 10 percent.



