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Powerlifting Barbell

Rack Pulls

Rack Pulls are partial-range deadlifts that begin with the bar supported on power-rack pins. The posterior chain and traps raise the bar while the grip and trunk maintain cont...

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Powerlifting Barbell

Reverse Band Deadlift

The Reverse Band Deadlift uses bands anchored above the bar to provide the greatest assistance near the floor. Assistance decreases as the bar rises, allowing the lifter to ha...

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Powerlifting Barbell

Seated Good Mornings

The Seated Good Morning is an advanced barbell hinge performed from a box or bench. The spinal erectors maintain torso position while the glutes and other posterior-chain musc...

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Stretching

Standing Pelvic Tilt

The Standing Pelvic Tilt explores a small range of pelvic movement while the feet remain planted. The lower back and glutes change position as the pelvis tips forward and back...

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Stretching Body Only

Superman

The Superman is a prone bodyweight drill that lifts the arms, chest, and legs slightly from the floor. The lower back is listed as the primary area, while the glutes and hamst...

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Strength Exercise Ball

Weighted Ball Hyperextension

The Weighted Ball Hyperextension uses an exercise ball to support the torso while the hips and back move through a controlled extension. The lower back is listed as the primar...

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