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Linear Depth Jump

The Linear Depth Jump is an advanced reactive plyometric drill. The athlete steps from one platform, contacts the floor, immediately jumps forward onto another platform, and a...

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Stretching

Looking At Ceiling

Looking At Ceiling is a kneeling camel-style stretch performed while holding the heels and moving the hips forward. The position may stretch the quadriceps and hip flexors whi...

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Strength Machine

Lunge Sprint

Despite its name, the Lunge Sprint is a loaded jumping lunge performed beneath a Smith-machine bar. The quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, and calves produce the jump and absorb...

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Strength Machine

Lying Machine Squat

The Lying Machine Squat uses a guided platform and shoulder supports while the athlete moves between a bent-knee and extended-leg position. The quadriceps provide the main eff...

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Stretching Body Only

Lying Prone Quadriceps

The Lying Prone Quadriceps stretch uses a partner-assisted contract-relax method. The athlete attempts to straighten the knee against resistance, then relaxes while the partne...

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Plyometrics

Mountain Climbers

Mountain Climbers alternate the knees toward the torso from a push-up position. The quadriceps and hamstrings cycle the legs, while the chest, shoulders, and trunk support the...

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Strength Machine

Narrow Stance Hack Squats

The Narrow Stance Hack Squat uses a closer foot position on a supported squat machine. The quadriceps provide the main effort, while the glutes, hamstrings, and calves assist.

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Strength Machine

Narrow Stance Leg Press

The Narrow Stance Leg Press uses a closer foot position to emphasize a knee-dominant pressing pattern. The quadriceps provide the main effort, with the glutes, hamstrings, and...

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Strength Barbell

Narrow Stance Squats

The Narrow Stance Squat uses a closer-than-usual foot position beneath a barbell. The quadriceps provide the main effort, while the glutes, hamstrings, calves, and lower back...

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