When you’re just starting your strength‑training journey, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by exotic machines, complicated splits, or heavy weights. The secret? Master the basics first. These five foundational exercises build strength, coordination, and muscle — and set you up for long-term progress.
The squat — whether bodyweight, goblet, or barbell — is arguably the most fundamental full‑body strength move. It engages your quads, hamstrings, glutes, lower back, and core. To perform a basic squat: stand with feet roughly shoulder‑width apart, your chest up, back straight; lower your hips back and down as if sitting into a chair; go until your thighs are roughly parallel to the floor (or deeper if mobility allows), then drive up through your heels to stand.
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