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Strength Dumbbell

One-Arm Side Laterals

The One-Arm Side Lateral is a supported dumbbell raise performed while leaning slightly toward the working side. The shoulder lifts the arm while the free hand provides balanc...

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Strength Dumbbell

Power Partials

Power Partials are described here as standing dumbbell lateral raises taken to approximately shoulder height. Despite the name, the supplied instructions use a substantial ran...

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Olympic Weightlifting Barbell

Push Press

The Push Press is a barbell Olympic weightlifting exercise that uses a short leg drive to help move the bar overhead. The shoulders are primary, while the quadriceps and trice...

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Olympic Weightlifting Barbell

Push Press - Behind the Neck

The Behind-the-Neck Push Press begins with the bar across the upper back and uses a short leg drive to move it overhead. The shoulders and triceps finish the press while the q...

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Olympic Weightlifting Barbell

Rack Delivery

Rack Delivery is an Olympic-weightlifting drill that practices the final transition of a clean. The bar begins in a scarecrow position and is delivered onto the shoulders as t...

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Strength Machine

Rear Delt Machine Fly

The Rear Delt Machine Fly trains the back of the shoulders while the middle back and traps assist with shoulder-blade control. The chest-supported machine limits torso movemen...

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Plyometrics Medicine Ball

Return Push from Stance

The Return Push from Stance is a partner drill that combines movement from an athletic stance with a rapid medicine-ball catch and return pass. The shoulders, chest, and trice...

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Strength Dumbbell

Reverse Flyes

Reverse Flyes are chest-supported dumbbell raises that train the rear shoulders and upper back. The incline bench reduces the need to hold a bent-over torso and limits momentu...

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