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Strength Barbell

Drag Curl

The Drag Curl is a barbell curl variation in which the bar travels upward close to the torso instead of following the usual forward arc. The biceps bend the elbows while the f...

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Plyometrics Other

Drop Push

The Drop Push is an advanced upper-body plyometric drill. The hands begin on two low platforms before the athlete pushes away, moves the hands inward, and lands in a floor pus...

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Strength Dumbbell

Dumbbell Bench Press

The Dumbbell Bench Press is a flat-bench pressing exercise for the chest. The shoulders and triceps assist as each dumbbell lowers beside the torso and presses back upward. Be...

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Strength Dumbbell

Dumbbell Bicep Curl

The Dumbbell Biceps Curl is a standing arm exercise performed with the palms facing forward. The biceps bend the elbows while the forearms support the grip. Using separate dum...

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Strength Dumbbell

Dumbbell Clean

The Dumbbell Clean moves two dumbbells from the floor to the shoulders through a powerful extension of the hips, knees, and ankles. The hamstrings, glutes, quadriceps, calves,...

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Powerlifting Dumbbell

Dumbbell Floor Press

The Dumbbell Floor Press is a pressing exercise performed while lying directly on the floor. The upper arms contact the ground at the bottom, limiting shoulder extension compa...

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Strength Dumbbell

Dumbbell Flyes

The Dumbbell Fly is a flat-bench chest exercise in which the arms open and close through a wide arc. A small bend remains at the elbows while the movement occurs mainly at the...

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