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Strength

Floor Glute-Ham Raise

The Floor Glute-Ham Raise is a bodyweight hamstring exercise commonly known as a Nordic hamstring curl. The feet remain anchored while the athlete lowers the torso and thighs...

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Powerlifting Barbell

Floor Press

The Barbell Floor Press is a pressing exercise performed inside a rack while lying on the floor. The ground limits how far the upper arms can travel behind the torso. The tric...

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Powerlifting Barbell

Floor Press with Chains

The Floor Press with Chains combines a shortened pressing range with accommodating resistance. More chain rests on the ground near the bottom, and additional chain rises as th...

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Strength Body Only

Flutter Kicks

This version of Flutter Kicks is performed face down on a bench and targets the glutes and hamstrings. It is different from the common floor exercise performed on the back for...

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Stretching Other

Foot-SMR

Foot SMR applies pressure to the plantar surface of the foot using a small roller, ball, or similar object. Although the source lists the calves as the primary muscle, the mov...

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Strongman Other

Forward Drag with Press

The Forward Drag with Press combines a sled drag with repeated chest presses. The athlete faces away from the sled, steps forward against its resistance, and presses both hand...

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Olympic Weightlifting Barbell

Frankenstein Squat

The Frankenstein Squat is a front-squat drill performed with both arms extended straight ahead. The bar rests on the shoulder shelf without being held by the hands. This makes...

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Strength Body Only

Freehand Jump Squat

The Freehand Jump Squat is a bodyweight plyometric movement even though its source category is strength. The quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, and calves produce a vertical jump...

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Stretching

Frog Hops

Frog Hops are forward plyometric jumps performed from a squat. Despite being categorized as stretching in the source, the movement is explosive and trains the quadriceps, glut...

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