What 10 exercises would you choose forever?

Squat — still king for full body strength and grit.

Deadlift — nothing replaces picking heavy stuff up.

Bench press — simple, brutal, effective.

Overhead press — shoulder strength tells no lies.

Pull-ups — bodyweight strength that always transfers.

Barbell row — builds thickness like nothing else.

Romanian deadlift — hamstrings and hinge stay strong.

Dips — chest, shoulders, triceps all in one.

Farmer’s walks — grip, core, and toughness combined.

Lunges — unilateral work keeps you honest.