Beginner Gym Exercises

Short learning curve, forgiving technique — the machine, dumbbell, cable, and bodyweight movements to start with. 335 exercises, each with step-by-step form instructions, muscles worked, and common mistakes.

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Moving up a level should be something you can see, not guess. Gript keeps history, records, and an estimated 1RM chart for every exercise in this list.

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