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All Fours Quad Stretch

The All Fours Quad Stretch is a bodyweight stretch performed from a hands-and-knees position. You lift one foot, hold it with the opposite or same-side hand, and gently bring...

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Strongman Other

Backward Drag

The Backward Drag is a sled exercise performed by walking backward while holding ropes or straps. The quadriceps work continuously to extend the knees and move the sled, while...

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Strength Barbell

Barbell Full Squat

The Barbell Full Squat is a back squat performed through a deep range. The quadriceps provide much of the effort, while the glutes, hamstrings, calves, and lower back help con...

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Strength Barbell

Barbell Hack Squat

The Barbell Hack Squat is a free-weight squat variation in which the bar is held behind the legs. The quadriceps perform most of the lower-body work, while the hamstrings and...

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Strength Barbell

Barbell Lunge

The Barbell Lunge is a lower-body exercise performed with a bar across the upper back. The quadriceps, glutes, and hamstrings work together as one leg steps forward, lowers th...

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Strength Barbell

Barbell Side Split Squat

The Barbell Side Split Squat is a wide-stance lower-body exercise performed with the bar across the upper back. You shift toward one leg while the opposite leg remains more ex...

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Strength Barbell

Barbell Squat

The Barbell Squat is a lower-body strength exercise performed with a bar across the upper back. The quadriceps provide much of the effort, while the glutes, hamstrings, calves...

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Strength Barbell

Barbell Squat To A Bench

The Barbell Squat to a Bench uses a bench or box behind the lifter as a depth reference. The quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, calves, and lower back work together as you lower...

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Strength Barbell

Barbell Step Ups

Barbell Step Ups are performed by stepping onto an elevated platform with a bar across the upper back. The quadriceps and glutes drive the body upward, while the hamstrings an...

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