quads /kwɒdz/ = quadriceps /ˈkwɒdrɪseps/ 股四头肌 hamstrings 腿筋 glutes 臀大肌、核心肌群 traps 斜方肌 deadlifts 硬拉 1. Barbell Deadlifts Muscles Worked: Hamstrings, glutes, lower back, traps, core How to Do It: Stand with the barbell over your mid-foot, bend at the hips and knees to grip it, keep your back straight, and lift by extending your hips and knees. Lower it back down with control. Why It’s Great: A full-body compound lift that boosts strength and posture. 2. Overhead Press (Military Press) Muscles Worked: Shoulders, triceps, upper chest, core How to Do It: Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, hold the barbell at shoulder height, and press it straight overhead. Lower it back to the starting position. Why It’s Great: Builds shoulder strength and stability. 3. Barbell Squats Muscles Worked: Quads, hamstrings, glutes, core How to Do It: Place the barbell across your upper back (on your traps, not your neck). Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, keep your chest up, and squat down by bending your knees and hips. Push back up to the starting position. Why It’s Great: A foundational lower-body exercise that builds strength and stability.