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9 trainers share their favorite exercises of all time

There's a time and place for bicep curls, calf raises and leg extensions, but the bedrock of every workout should be big moves, top trainers say. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/BartekSzewczyk)

There’s a time and place for bicep curls, calf raises and leg extensions, but the bedrock of every workout should be big moves. That is, the ones that tap more muscles, improve your ability to perform everyday tasks and burn calories like crazy. Here are nine top trainers’ picks for exercises that will give you the biggest return on your reps.

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[See: The 10 Best Exercises You Can Do for the Rest of Your Life.]

[See: 5 Strength Machines You Should Start Using ASAP.]

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