Exercise Library
40 exercises with step-by-step form guides, common mistakes, and the specific reasons each movement matters for women over 40 in perimenopause.
Beginner
Squat
Quadriceps, Glutes, Hamstrings, Core
Plank
Core, Shoulders, Glutes
Glute Bridge
Glutes, Hamstrings, Core, Pelvic Floor
Hip Hinge
Hamstrings, Glutes, Lower Back, Core
Dead Bug
Core, Hip Flexors, Pelvic Floor
Wall Sit
Quadriceps, Glutes, Core
Step-Up
Quadriceps, Glutes, Hamstrings, Calves
Calf Raise
Calves, Ankles
Bird Dog
Core, Lower Back, Glutes, Shoulders
Bicep Curl
Biceps, Forearms
Tricep Extension
Triceps, Shoulders
Lat Pulldown
Lats, Biceps, Rear Delts, Core
Leg Press
Quadriceps, Glutes, Hamstrings, Calves
Clamshell
Glute Medius, Hip External Rotators
Farmer's Carry
Core, Grip, Shoulders, Traps, Legs
Sumo Squat
Quadriceps, Glutes, Adductors, Core
Reverse Lunge
Quadriceps, Glutes, Hamstrings, Core
Glute Kickback
Glutes, Hamstrings, Core
Fire Hydrant
Glute Medius, Hip External Rotators, Core
Superman
Spinal Erectors, Glutes, Shoulders, Hamstrings
Wall Push-Up
Chest, Triceps, Shoulders, Core
Chair Squat
Quadriceps, Glutes, Hamstrings, Core
Standing Calf Raise
Calves, Ankles, Core
Seated Row
Upper Back, Lats, Biceps, Rear Delts
Resistance Band Pull-Apart
Rear Delts, Rhomboids, Mid-Trapezius
Intermediate
Push-Up
Chest, Triceps, Shoulders, Core
Lunge
Quadriceps, Glutes, Hamstrings, Core
Deadlift
Hamstrings, Glutes, Lower Back, Core, Grip
Bent-Over Row
Upper Back, Lats, Biceps, Rear Delts, Core
Overhead Press
Shoulders, Triceps, Upper Chest, Core
Side Plank
Obliques, Core, Shoulders, Glutes
Goblet Squat
Quadriceps, Glutes, Core, Upper Back
Romanian Deadlift
Hamstrings, Glutes, Lower Back, Core
Dumbbell Bent-Over Row
Upper Back, Lats, Biceps, Rear Delts
Seated Shoulder Press
Shoulders, Triceps, Upper Chest
Dumbbell Chest Press
Chest, Triceps, Shoulders
Hip Thrust
Glutes, Hamstrings, Core, Pelvic Floor
Glute Bridge March
Glutes, Core, Hip Flexors, Pelvic Floor
Mountain Climber
Core, Hip Flexors, Shoulders, Quadriceps
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