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Overview

BodyWorks features a comprehensive database of over 1300 exercises covering all major muscle groups and fitness goals. Each exercise includes detailed information, visual demonstrations, and step-by-step instructions to help you perform movements safely and effectively.

1300+ exercises

Complete library covering strength, cardio, flexibility, and more

Rich media content

Animated GIFs, reference images, and instructional videos

Detailed metadata

Target muscles, body parts, equipment, and keywords for each exercise

Search and filter

Find exercises by name, equipment, body part, or target muscle

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Exercise information

Each exercise in the database includes comprehensive details to help you understand and perform the movement correctly.

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Data structure

Every exercise contains the following information:
types.d.ts
interface IExercise {
  name: string;              // Exercise identifier
  title: string;             // Display name
  target: string;            // Primary target muscle
  muscles_worked: string;    // All muscles engaged
  bodyPart: string;          // Main body part trained
  equipment: string;         // Required equipment
  id: string;                // Unique identifier
  id_: string;               // Alternative identifier
  blog: string;              // Detailed instructions (markdown)
  images: string[];          // Reference images
  gifUrl: string;            // Animated demonstration
  videos: string[];          // Instructional videos
  keywords: string[];        // Searchable keywords
}

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What’s included

Each exercise specifies which muscles it targets and which body part is primarily engaged. For example:
  • Target: pectorals, quadriceps, latissimus dorsi
  • Body part: chest, legs, back, shoulders, arms
This helps you build balanced workout routines that target specific muscle groups.
Exercises are categorized by the equipment needed:
  • Barbell, dumbbell, kettlebell
  • Cable, resistance band
  • Body weight (no equipment)
  • Machine (Smith machine, leg press, etc.)
  • And 30+ more equipment types
Multiple formats help you learn proper form:
  • Animated GIF: Shows the complete movement pattern
  • Reference images: Multiple angles and positions
  • Instructional videos: Detailed explanations and tips
Written instructions in markdown format include:
  • Step-by-step execution
  • Form tips and common mistakes
  • Variations and modifications
  • Safety considerations

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How exercises are displayed

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Exercise cards

Exercises appear as interactive 3D cards throughout the platform. Each card shows:
  • Exercise name/title
  • Animated GIF preview
  • Brief description excerpt
  • 3D hover effects for visual engagement
exercise-card.tsx
export const Card = ({ name, image, path, searchName }: ICardProps) => {
  return (
    <Link href={`/${path}/${searchName ? searchName : name}`}>
      <div className={"transition-all duration-200 hover:scale-110"}>
        <CardContainer className="xs:max-w-62 sm:max-w-80 lg:max-w-68">
          <CardBody className="group/card scrollbar-hide relative h-fit! mt-10 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border border-black/20 bg-gray-50 p-6 shadow-lg shadow-amber-900 transition-all duration-300 hover:-translate-y-6 dark:border-gray-800 dark:bg-black dark:shadow-pink-500 dark:hover:shadow-2xl dark:hover:shadow-emerald-500/10">
            <CardItem translateZ="100" rotateX={20} rotateZ={-10} className="mt-4 w-full">
              <Image
                src={image}
                className="h-60 w-full rounded-xl object-cover group-hover/card:shadow-xl"
                quality={100}
                width={1000}
                height={1000}
                alt={"photo"}
              />
            </CardItem>
            <CardItem className="text-xl mt-5 w-full font-bold text-gray-800 dark:text-white">
              <p className="text-center">{name}</p>
            </CardItem>
          </CardBody>
        </CardContainer>
      </div>
    </Link>
  );
};

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Exercise detail pages

Clicking on an exercise card opens a comprehensive detail page with:
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Exercise header

Large title with the exercise name, plus key metadata:
  • Target muscle: Primary muscle worked
  • Body part: Main area trained
  • Equipment: What you need
  • Muscles worked: Complete list of engaged muscles
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Animated demonstration

Large animated GIF showing proper form and movement pattern
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Reference images carousel

Multiple images showing different angles and positions. Navigate through images using carousel controls.
4

Video tutorials

Embedded YouTube videos with detailed instructions and tips. Videos display in a carousel for easy browsing.
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Written instructions

Full markdown-formatted guide with:
  • Execution steps
  • Form cues
  • Common mistakes to avoid
  • Variations and progressions
The exercise detail page at app/exercises/[exerciseId]/page.tsx uses dynamic routing to load exercise data based on the exercise ID in the URL.

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Example exercise data

Here’s what a complete exercise entry looks like: 
{
  "name": "barbell-bench-press",
  "title": "Barbell Bench Press",
  "target": "pectorals",
  "muscles_worked": "pectorals, triceps, anterior deltoids",
  "bodyPart": "chest",
  "equipment": "barbell",
  "id": "bench-press-001",
  "id_": "0001",
  "blog": "## How to Perform\n\n1. Lie on bench with feet flat...\n2. Grip bar slightly wider than shoulders...\n3. Lower bar to mid-chest with control...\n4. Press bar up until arms fully extended...",
  "images": [
    "https://example.com/bench-press-1.jpg",
    "https://example.com/bench-press-2.jpg",
    "https://example.com/bench-press-3.jpg"
  ],
  "gifUrl": "https://example.com/bench-press.gif",
  "videos": [
    "https://youtube.com/watch?v=..."
  ],
  "keywords": ["chest", "press", "barbell", "strength", "compound"]
}

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Browsing exercises

You can browse exercises in multiple ways:

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All exercises page

The main exercises page (/exercises) displays all exercises with:
  • Search bar for filtering by name
  • Pagination (9 exercises per page)
  • Grid layout with exercise cards
  • Responsive design for all screen sizes

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Filtered views

Browse exercises filtered by:
  • Body part: /body-parts/chest, /body-parts/legs, etc.
  • Equipment: /equipments/barbell, /equipments/dumbbell, etc.
  • Target muscle: /target-muscles/pectorals, /target-muscles/quadriceps, etc.

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