A trainer says these are the six best exercises to help beginners build full-body strength and muscle

A man in t-shirts and shorts performs biceps curl with a dumbbell outside. He is standing, with his left arm held at his side and his right arm bent at a right angle as it curls the dumbbell upwards. Behind him we see grass and leafy trees.

A quick scroll through fitness feeds on social media will bombard you with different exercise suggestions and advice. But which moves really deserve a place in your exercise plans?

Fitness First trainer Olly Banks is here to help you decide, sharing his six favorite beginner-friendly exercises for building full-body strength. He’s also explained the benefits of each move below and given detailed pointers on how to do them properly.