We asked Tom's Guide readers for their favorite 'old school' weightlifting exercise, and this is what came out on top
Tom's Guide conducted a poll asking readers to choose their favorite "old school" weightlifting exercise. The Arnold press received the most votes at 32%, followed by the pullover and Bulgarian split squat. The article highlights the Arnold press’s shoulder benefits while noting it may not suit individuals with shoulder injuries.
- ▪The poll’s top three exercises were the Arnold press (32%), pullover (23%), and Bulgarian split squat (15%).
- ▪The Arnold press is a dumbbell overhead press variation that targets all three heads of the deltoid.
- ▪The movement involves rotating the palms while pressing upward to increase muscular engagement.
- ▪The article warns that the Arnold press can aggravate pre‑existing shoulder injuries and recommends consulting a healthcare professional.
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| Publication time | Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:30:00 +0000 |
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Wellness Fitness Workouts We asked Tom's Guide readers for their favorite 'old school' weightlifting exercise, and this is what came out on top Opinion By Sam Hopes Published 31 July 2026 Could you guess which one it was? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter I'm loving the polls at Tom's Guide at the moment because your feedback on what you do and don't like helps me know, as an editor, what I should be writing more or less of.One poll, featured below, asked: "What's your favorite 'old school' weightlifting exercise?" Here's what you…
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