Use these channels as the source for exercise demonstration videos. When adding YouTube links to the exercise library, prefer videos from these creators.
- Jeff Nippard — @JeffNippard — Science-based, excellent form breakdowns
- Alan Thrall — @AlanThrall — Powerlifting focused, great for compound lifts
- Squat University — @SquatUniversity — Mobility and technique focused
- Renaissance Periodization (Dr. Mike) — @RenaissancePeriodization — High volume, hypertrophy
- Hybrid Calisthenics — @HybridCalisthenics — Bodyweight alternatives
- Jeremy Ethier — @JeremyEthier — Beginner friendly, good form videos
- Embed as YouTube links in exercise detail page (not iframes — just links that open YouTube app)
- Format: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID
- One primary video per exercise is enough to start
- Use search: "Jeff Nippard [exercise name] form" for most compound lifts
Build the exercise library with these first (most common lifts):
- Barbell Bench Press
- Incline Dumbbell Press
- Cable Fly
- Push Up
- Dip
- Barbell Row
- Pull Up / Chin Up
- Lat Pulldown
- Seated Cable Row
- Deadlift
- Overhead Press (Barbell)
- Dumbbell Lateral Raise
- Face Pull
- Arnold Press
- Barbell Squat
- Romanian Deadlift
- Leg Press
- Leg Curl
- Leg Extension
- Walking Lunge
- Calf Raise
- Barbell Curl
- Hammer Curl
- Skull Crusher
- Tricep Pushdown
- Overhead Tricep Extension
- Plank
- Ab Wheel Rollout
- Cable Crunch
- Hanging Leg Raise
Each exercise should be tagged with required equipment:
- Barbell
- Dumbbell
- Cable Machine
- Machine
- Bodyweight
- Resistance Band
- Kettlebell
- Chest
- Back
- Shoulders
- Biceps
- Triceps
- Quads
- Hamstrings
- Glutes
- Calves
- Core