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Stretching

Knee Across The Body

The Knee Across the Body stretch is a lying rotational position that may create a gentle stretch through the glutes, outer hip, and lower back. One bent leg crosses the body w...

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Olympic Weightlifting Barbell

Kneeling Jump Squat

The Kneeling Jump Squat is an advanced explosive drill that moves from a kneeling position to a two-foot squat stance before standing. The glutes and hamstrings create the ini...

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Powerlifting Barbell

Kneeling Squat

The Kneeling Squat is a hip-extension exercise performed from both knees with a barbell across the upper back. The glutes provide the main effort while the hamstrings, abdomin...

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Strength Body Only

Leg Lift

This Leg Lift is a standing hip-extension exercise performed while holding a stable support. The glutes move the leg behind the body, and the hamstrings assist. The name is br...

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Stretching Body Only

Lying Glute

The Lying Glute stretch places one hip in a figure-four-like position while a partner controls the knee and ankle. The athlete first presses against the partner and then relax...

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Stretching

One Knee To Chest

The One Knee to Chest stretch draws one thigh toward the torso while the opposite leg remains extended. The position may stretch the glutes and lower back on the bent side whi...

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Strength Cable

One-Legged Cable Kickback

The One-Legged Cable Kickback trains hip extension with an ankle cuff attached to a low pulley. The glute provides the main effort while the hamstrings assist and the standing...

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Strength Exercise Ball

Physioball Hip Bridge

The Physioball Hip Bridge places the upper back on an exercise ball while the hips remain unsupported. The glutes and hamstrings extend the hips, and the unstable ball increas...

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Stretching Foam Roll

Piriformis-SMR

Piriformis-SMR uses a foam roller beneath one side of the buttocks while the ankle crosses over the opposite knee. The position shifts pressure toward the upper glute and deep...

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Strength Cable

Pull Through

The Cable Pull-Through is a hip-hinge exercise performed while facing away from a low pulley. The glutes and hamstrings extend the hips while the lower back and trunk maintain...

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