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Plyometrics Other

Heavy Bag Thrust

The Heavy Bag Thrust is an explosive push performed against a suspended heavy bag. The chest, shoulders, and triceps drive the bag away while the abdominals help transfer forc...

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Strength Cable

High Cable Crossover

The High Cable Crossover begins with both pulleys above shoulder height. The arms travel downward and inward until the hands meet in front of the lower chest or upper abdomen....

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Strength Cable

Incline Cable Chest Press

The Incline Cable Chest Press is a seated pressing exercise that directs the handles forward from an elevated arm angle. The chest provides the main effort while the shoulders...

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Strength Cable

Incline Cable Flye

The Incline Cable Fly is performed on an inclined bench positioned between two low pulleys. The arms move outward and then return above the upper chest in a wide arc. The ches...

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Strength Dumbbell

Incline Dumbbell Flyes

Incline Dumbbell Flyes are performed on a low incline with the arms moving outward and inward through a wide arc. The chest provides the main effort while the shoulders stabil...

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Strength Dumbbell

Incline Dumbbell Press

The Incline Dumbbell Press is a chest exercise performed with the torso supported at an upward angle. The chest provides the main effort while the shoulders and triceps assist...

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Strength Body Only

Incline Push-Up

The Incline Push-Up is performed with the hands on a bench, bar, or raised platform. Elevating the hands reduces the percentage of bodyweight being pressed compared with a flo...

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