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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

beginner
Bodyweight

Quadriceps, Glutes, Hamstrings, Core

Plank

beginner
Bodyweight

Core, Shoulders, Glutes

Glute Bridge

beginner
Bodyweight

Glutes, Hamstrings, Core, Pelvic Floor

Hip Hinge

beginner
Bodyweight

Hamstrings, Glutes, Lower Back, Core

Dead Bug

beginner
Bodyweight

Core, Hip Flexors, Pelvic Floor

Wall Sit

beginner
Bodyweight

Quadriceps, Glutes, Core

Step-Up

beginner
Bodyweight

Quadriceps, Glutes, Hamstrings, Calves

Calf Raise

beginner
Bodyweight

Calves, Ankles

Bird Dog

beginner
Bodyweight

Core, Lower Back, Glutes, Shoulders

Bicep Curl

beginner
dumbbell

Biceps, Forearms

Tricep Extension

beginner
dumbbell

Triceps, Shoulders

Lat Pulldown

beginner
resistance band

Lats, Biceps, Rear Delts, Core

Leg Press

beginner
machine

Quadriceps, Glutes, Hamstrings, Calves

Clamshell

beginner
resistance band

Glute Medius, Hip External Rotators

Farmer's Carry

beginner
dumbbell

Core, Grip, Shoulders, Traps, Legs

Sumo Squat

beginner
Bodyweight

Quadriceps, Glutes, Adductors, Core

Reverse Lunge

beginner
Bodyweight

Quadriceps, Glutes, Hamstrings, Core

Glute Kickback

beginner
Bodyweight

Glutes, Hamstrings, Core

Fire Hydrant

beginner
Bodyweight

Glute Medius, Hip External Rotators, Core

Superman

beginner
Bodyweight

Spinal Erectors, Glutes, Shoulders, Hamstrings

Wall Push-Up

beginner
Bodyweight

Chest, Triceps, Shoulders, Core

Chair Squat

beginner
Bodyweight

Quadriceps, Glutes, Hamstrings, Core

Standing Calf Raise

beginner
Bodyweight

Calves, Ankles, Core

Seated Row

beginner
resistance band

Upper Back, Lats, Biceps, Rear Delts

Resistance Band Pull-Apart

beginner
resistance band

Rear Delts, Rhomboids, Mid-Trapezius

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