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Barbell leg exercises

Barbell leg exercises, from the easiest version to the hardest. The barbell carries the heaviest loads: squats, deadlifts, presses and the Olympic lifts.

84 moves78 with 3D demosBeginner 1Intermediate 33Advanced 50

Beginner barbell leg exercises 1

Seated barbell calf raise demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoSeated barbell calf raiseBeginner · A barbell + A bench or box

Intermediate barbell leg exercises 33

Barbell box squat demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoBarbell box squatIntermediate · A barbellBarbell glute bridge demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoBarbell glute bridgeIntermediate · A barbellBarbell good morning demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoBarbell good morningIntermediate · A barbellBarbell hack squat demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoBarbell hack squatIntermediate · A barbellBarbell hip thrust demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoBarbell hip thrustIntermediate · A barbell + A bench or boxBarbell lunge demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoBarbell lungeIntermediate · A barbellBarbell Romanian deadlift demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoBarbell Romanian deadliftIntermediate · A barbellBarbell side split squat demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoBarbell side split squatIntermediate · A barbellBarbell step-up demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoBarbell step-upIntermediate · A barbell + A stepClean deadlift demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoClean deadliftIntermediate · A barbellClean pull demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoClean pullIntermediate · A barbellFront squat to a bench demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoFront squat to a benchIntermediate · A barbell + A bench or box

Advanced barbell leg exercises 50

Back squat with bands demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoBack squat with bandsAdvanced · A barbell + A bandBack squat with chains demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoBack squat with chainsAdvanced · A barbell + Other / check instructionsBarbell back squat demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoBarbell back squatAdvanced · A barbellBarbell Bulgarian split squat demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoBarbell Bulgarian split squatAdvanced · A barbell + A bench or boxBarbell deadlift demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoBarbell deadliftAdvanced · A barbellBarbell front squat demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoBarbell front squatAdvanced · A barbellBarbell snatch demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoBarbell snatchAdvanced · A barbellBarbell walking lunge demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoBarbell walking lungeAdvanced · A barbellClean demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoCleanAdvanced · A barbellClean and jerk demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoClean and jerkAdvanced · A barbellClean from blocks demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoClean from blocksAdvanced · A barbellDeadlift with bands demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoDeadlift with bandsAdvanced · A barbell + A band

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Questions people ask

What are good barbell leg exercises for beginners?

Start with moves graded easy, such as Seated barbell calf raise. There are 1 of them on this page. Each guide links to a harder option for when it starts to feel easy.

How do I choose the right level?

Pick a move you can do for the planned reps or time with control and a couple of reps in reserve. If it is easy, step up; if your form slips, step down. Every guide shows an easier and a harder option when one exists.

Movement education, not medical advice. Difficulty grades for imported entries are source-assigned and await editorial review. Stop for sharp or increasing pain, numbness or tingling. Health disclaimer.