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Strength Barbell

Barbell Rear Delt Row

The Barbell Rear Delt Row is a wide-elbow rowing variation that emphasizes the rear shoulders and upper back. The bar travels toward the upper chest while the elbows move outw...

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Strength Barbell

Barbell Shoulder Press

The Barbell Shoulder Press is a seated overhead press performed with back support. The shoulders provide most of the pressing force, while the triceps extend the elbows and th...

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Strength Other

Battling Ropes

Battling Ropes use two rope ends anchored at a fixed point. Alternating the arms creates repeated waves that travel toward the anchor. The shoulders and forearms perform much...

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Strength Barbell

Bradford/Rocky Presses

The Bradford or Rocky Press moves a bar over the head between a front-shoulder and behind-the-head position. The shoulders perform most of the work while the triceps assist. S...

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Strength Cable

Cable Internal Rotation

Cable Internal Rotation is a shoulder exercise performed with the elbow bent and held against the side. The forearm moves inward across the abdomen while the upper arm remains...

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Strength Cable

Cable Rear Delt Fly

The Cable Rear Delt Fly is a standing shoulder exercise performed with crossed handles from two pulleys. The arms move outward and backward while the torso remains still. The...

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Strength Cable

Cable Rope Rear-Delt Rows

The Cable Rope Rear-Delt Row is a seated high-elbow row performed from a low pulley. The rope travels toward the upper chest while the elbows remain lifted to the sides. The r...

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