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Stretching

Hamstring Stretch

This Hamstring Stretch is performed lying on the back with a strap looped around one raised foot. The strap helps support the leg while the hamstrings and calf move into a mil...

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Stretching Foam Roll

Hamstring-SMR

Hamstring SMR uses a foam roller to apply controlled pressure along the back of the thigh. Supporting the body with the hands allows the athlete to adjust how much weight rest...

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Olympic Weightlifting Barbell

Hang Snatch

The Hang Snatch begins with a wide grip and the bar held near the hips. The lifter accelerates the bar with the legs and hips, pulls underneath it, and receives it overhead in...

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Olympic Weightlifting Barbell

Hang Snatch - Below Knees

The Below-Knee Hang Snatch starts with the bar suspended just below the knees. The longer pulling range adds more demand to the hinge and requires the lifter to keep the bar c...

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Powerlifting Barbell

Hanging Bar Good Morning

The Hanging Bar Good Morning begins with a barbell suspended from chains or rated straps at the bottom of a hip hinge. The hamstrings and glutes extend the hips to raise the t...

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Plyometrics Other

Hurdle Hops

Hurdle Hops are repeated two-foot jumps over a series of barriers. The hamstrings are listed as both primary and secondary in the source, while the quadriceps are omitted desp...

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Stretching Body Only

Inchworm

The Inchworm is a dynamic bodyweight drill that moves between a standing hip hinge and a push-up position. The hamstrings lengthen as the hands reach the floor and again as th...

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Stretching Other

Intermediate Groin Stretch

The Intermediate Groin Stretch is performed lying on the back with a strap around one foot. The raised leg moves outward to the side, creating a stretch through the inner thig...

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Strength Kettlebells

Kettlebell Dead Clean

The Kettlebell Dead Clean begins with the bell resting on the floor between the feet. The athlete extends through the legs and hips, guides the kettlebell upward, and receives...

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Strength Kettlebells

Kettlebell Hang Clean

The Kettlebell Hang Clean begins from a hanging or backswing position rather than a complete stop on the floor. The hips and hamstrings drive the bell upward while the shoulde...

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