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Handstand Push-Ups

Handstand Push-Ups are an advanced vertical pressing exercise performed while inverted. The shoulders provide the main effort while the triceps help extend the elbows. Balance...

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Strength Dumbbell

Iron Cross

The Iron Cross is a dumbbell strength exercise that combines a squat with a wide, shoulder-height arm position. The shoulders are the primary focus, while the chest, glutes, h...

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Olympic Weightlifting Barbell

Jerk Balance

The Jerk Balance is an Olympic lifting drill used to practice moving into the front half of a split-jerk receiving position. The bar begins in the front rack while the feet ar...

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Strength Kettlebells

Kettlebell Arnold Press

The Kettlebell Arnold Press begins with the bell in a shoulder rack and the palm facing inward. As the kettlebell moves overhead, the hand rotates until the palm faces forward...

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Strength Kettlebells

Kettlebell Pirate Ships

Kettlebell Pirate Ships are an uncommon side-to-side swinging drill performed with both hands on one kettlebell. The bell rises toward head height as the torso and hips turn f...

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Strength Kettlebells

Kettlebell Seated Press

The Kettlebell Seated Press is performed from the floor with the legs spread comfortably in front of the body. Removing assistance from the legs places greater emphasis on the...

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Strength Kettlebells

Kettlebell Seesaw Press

The Kettlebell Seesaw Press alternates one overhead press while the opposite kettlebell remains at the shoulder. The shoulders and triceps perform the pressing while the trunk...

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Strength Kettlebells

Kettlebell Thruster

The Kettlebell Thruster combines a front squat with a double overhead press. The quadriceps drive the body out of the squat, and that momentum helps the shoulders and triceps...

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