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Strength Body Only

Frog Sit-Ups

Frog Sit-Ups are performed with the soles of the feet together and the knees opened outward in a diamond-shaped position. The abdominals curl the shoulders and upper torso thr...

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Strength Barbell

Front Barbell Squat

The Front Barbell Squat places the bar across the front shoulders using a crossed-arm grip. The quadriceps provide the main effort while the glutes, hamstrings, calves, and tr...

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Plyometrics Other

Front Box Jump

The Front Box Jump is a two-foot plyometric jump onto a raised platform. The hamstrings are listed as primary, although the quadriceps, glutes, calves, and hamstrings all cont...

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Strength Cable

Front Cable Raise

The Front Cable Raise trains one shoulder at a time using a low pulley positioned behind the body. The working arm lifts forward while the cable provides resistance from the b...

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Strength Dumbbell

Front Dumbbell Raise

The Front Dumbbell Raise lifts one weight at a time in front of the body. The shoulders raise each arm while the opposite dumbbell lowers toward the thigh. Alternating sides c...

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Stretching Body Only

Front Leg Raises

Front Leg Raises are a dynamic mobility drill performed while holding a stable support. One straight leg swings forward and backward while the standing leg and torso remain co...

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Strength Other

Front Plate Raise

The Front Plate Raise is a two-handed shoulder exercise performed with a single weight plate. The arms lift the plate from the waist toward shoulder height while the torso rem...

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