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Olympic Weightlifting Barbell

Power Jerk

The Power Jerk drives a barbell from the shoulders to overhead and receives it with both feet moving into a slightly wider squat stance. The legs create the force while the sh...

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Olympic Weightlifting Barbell

Power Snatch from Blocks

The Power Snatch from Blocks begins with the bar elevated above the floor. This removes part of the initial pull and emphasizes force production from the chosen block height,...

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Stretching Other

Quad Stretch

The Side-Lying Quad Stretch uses a belt, rope, or band to bring the top heel toward the glutes. Bending the knee and extending the hip places the quadriceps, particularly the...

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Stretching Foam Roll

Quadriceps-SMR

Quadriceps-SMR applies foam-roller pressure to the muscles along the front of the thigh. The hands or forearms control how much body weight reaches the roller.

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Plyometrics Other

Quick Leap

The Quick Leap is a reactive plyometric drill that combines a jump onto a box with an immediate second jump. The quadriceps, calves, and hamstrings contribute to takeoff and l...

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Stretching Body Only

Rear Leg Raises

Rear Leg Raises are performed from hands and knees by extending one leg behind the body. Although the metadata lists the quadriceps, the movement described primarily uses hip...

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Cardio Machine

Recumbent Bike

The Recumbent Bike provides seated cardiovascular exercise with the back supported and the pedals positioned in front of the body. The quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and calv...

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Powerlifting Barbell

Reverse Band Box Squat

The Reverse Band Box Squat combines an adjustable box depth with bands anchored above the bar. The bands provide the most assistance near the bottom and progressively less ass...

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Powerlifting Barbell

Reverse Band Power Squat

The Reverse Band Power Squat uses overhead bands to assist the lower portion of a wide-stance barbell squat. Assistance decreases as the lifter rises, increasing the effective...

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Strongman Other

Rickshaw Deadlift

The Rickshaw Deadlift raises a strongman frame while the athlete stands between its handles. The quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, back, traps, and grip work together to move th...

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