Full-Body Barbell Circuit Workout
WORKOUT OPTIONS:
- Do all exercises once, and then repeat 2 more times like a circuit (with a 10-second rest between exercises) OR
- Do each exercise for 3 sets (with a 1-minute rest between sets)
GOALS:
- For toning - aim for 15-20 reps per set
- For hypertrophy - aim for 8-10 reps per set
- For strength - aim for 3-5 reps per set
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Seated Front Presses - (All Views)
///// PRIMARY MUSCLES WORKED
SHOULDERS
- Anterior deltoid
- Middle deltoid
- Posterior deltoidTRICEPS
- Triceps brachii, lateral head
- Triceps brachii, long head
- Triceps brachii, medial head///// SECONDARY MUSCLES WORKED
NECK
- Splenius capitis
- Sternocleidomasto... -
Barbell Curls - (All Views)
///// PRIMARY MUSCLES WORKED
BICEPS
- Biceps brachii
- Brachialis
- Biceps brachii, long head
- Biceps brachii, short head///// SECONDARY MUSCLES WORKED
NECK
- Sternocleidomastoid
- Scalenes
- Sternohyoid
- OmohyoidSHOULDERS
- Anterior deltoid
- Middle deltoid
... -
Back Presses - (All Views)
///// PRIMARY MUSCLES WORKED
SHOULDERS
- Anterior deltoid
- Middle deltoid
- Posterior deltoidBACK
- SupraspinatusTRICEPS
- Triceps brachii, lateral head
- Triceps brachii, long head
- Triceps brachii, medial head///// SECONDARY MUSCLES WORKED
NECK
- Semispinalis c... -
Upright Rows - (All Views)
///// PRIMARY MUSCLES WORKED
SHOULDERS
- Anterior deltoid
- Middle deltoid
- Posterior deltoidBACK
- Trapezius///// SECONDARY MUSCLES WORKED
NECK
- Splenius capitis
- SternocleidomastoidBACK
- Latissimus dorsi
- Teres major
- Teres minor
- Infraspinatus
- ... -
Barbell Squats - (All Views)
///// PRIMARY MUSCLES WORKED
GLUTES
- Gluteus maximus
- Gluteus mediusQUADS
- Rectus femoris
- Vastus intermedius
- Vastus lateralis///// SECONDARY MUSCLES WORKED
ABS
- External obliqueHIP
- iliotibial band
- Sartorius
- Tensor fascia lataHAMSTRINGS
- Bicep... -
Bent Rows - (All Views)
///// PRIMARY MUSCLES WORKED
SHOULDERS
- Posterior deltoidBACK
- Latissimus dorsi
- Teres major
- Teres minor
- Infraspinatus
- Trapezius
- Rhomboid majorBICEPS
- Biceps brachii
- BrachialisFOREARMS
- Brachioradialis///// SECONDARY MUSCLES WORKED
NECK
- ... -
Bench Presses - (All Views)
///// PRIMARY MUSCLES WORKED
SHOULDERS
- Anterior deltoidCHEST
- Pectoralis majorTRICEPS
- Triceps brachii, long head
- Triceps brachii, medial head///// SECONDARY MUSCLES WORKED
BACK
- Latissimus dorsi
- Teres major
- SubscapularisCHEST
- Serratus anteriorBICE...
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Barbell Pullovers - (All Views)
///// PRIMARY MUSCLES WORKED
BACK
- Latissimus dorsi
- Teres majorCHEST
- Pectoralis major
- Serratus anteriorTRICEPS
- Triceps brachii, long head///// SECONDARY MUSCLES WORKED
SHOULDERS
- Posterior deltoidBACK
- Teres minor
- Infraspinatus
- SubscapularisTR...