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Strength Other

Mixed Grip Chin

The Mixed Grip Chin combines one overhand grip with one underhand grip on a pull-up bar. The lats, middle back, and biceps pull the body upward, but each arm begins in a diffe...

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Strength Other

One Arm Chin-Up

Despite its name, the supplied exercise is a towel-assisted one-arm chin-up. One hand grips the bar while the other holds a towel, allowing the athlete to change how much help...

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Strength Dumbbell

One-Arm Dumbbell Row

The One Arm Dumbbell Row trains the middle back and lats while the biceps and rear shoulder assist. Supporting the body with a bench reduces the balance demand and limits tors...

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Strength Kettlebells

One-Arm Kettlebell Row

The One-Arm Kettlebell Row trains the middle back and lats while the biceps assist. The unsupported hinge also requires the hips and trunk to hold the torso steady.

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Strength Barbell

One-Arm Long Bar Row

The One-Arm Long Bar Row uses the end of a landmine-mounted barbell as a unilateral rowing implement. The middle back and lats pull the load while the biceps assist and the lo...

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Stretching Foam Roll

Rhomboids-SMR

Rhomboids-SMR uses a foam roller beneath the upper back while the arms reach forward to spread the shoulder blades. The position applies pressure across the middle back and su...

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Strength Cable

Seated Cable Rows

The Seated Cable Row is a horizontal pulling exercise for the middle back and lats, with the biceps and shoulders assisting. A neutral V-handle allows the elbows to track clos...

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Strength Other

Sled Row

The Sled Row uses ropes or chains to pull a loaded sled toward the body. The middle back and lats draw the shoulders and elbows backward while the biceps assist the pull.

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