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Stretching Foam Roll

Calves-SMR

Calves SMR uses a foam roller to apply pressure along the back of the lower leg. The hands support the body while the calf moves slowly over the roller. Crossing the opposite...

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Strongman Other

Car Deadlift

The Car Deadlift is a strongman event performed with a lever-style frame loaded by a vehicle or other heavy objects. Most versions use neutral handles beside the body, althoug...

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Strength Barbell

Car Drivers

Car Drivers are performed by holding a weight plate at arm's length and rotating it like a steering wheel. The shoulders maintain the extended arm position while the forearms...

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Plyometrics

Carioca Quick Step

The Carioca Quick Step is a lateral footwork drill that combines a crossover step with a knee drive. The adductors, abductors, glutes, calves, hamstrings, quadriceps, and abdo...

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Stretching

Cat Stretch

The Cat Stretch is a bodyweight mobility exercise performed on the hands and knees. The spine gradually rounds as the abdomen draws inward and the head lowers. The movement ma...

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Plyometrics Medicine Ball

Catch and Overhead Throw

The Catch and Overhead Throw is a medicine-ball drill performed toward a wall or partner. The ball begins behind or above the head and is thrown forward using the lats, should...

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Powerlifting Other

Chain Handle Extension

The Chain Handle Extension is a lying triceps exercise performed with two independent handles attached to chains. As the arms straighten, more chain rises from the floor and t...

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Powerlifting Other

Chain Press

The Chain Press is a flat-bench pressing variation performed with independent handles attached to chains. More chain rests on the floor at the bottom, and the resistance incre...

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Stretching Other

Chair Leg Extended Stretch

The Chair Leg Extended Stretch is a seated mobility movement for the hamstrings and inner thighs. One leg straightens in front of the body and then moves outward before return...

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Stretching

Chair Lower Back Stretch

The Chair Lower Back Stretch is a seated side bend performed with one arm reaching overhead. Despite the name, the position may be felt more strongly through the lats and side...

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