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Powerlifting Barbell

Good Morning

The Good Morning is a barbell hip-hinge exercise for the hamstrings and glutes. The abdominals and lower back stabilize the torso while the hips move backward and then extend....

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Powerlifting Barbell

Good Morning off Pins

The Good Morning off Pins begins from the bottom of a hip hinge with the bar resting on rack safeties. The hamstrings and glutes extend the hips to stand while the abdominals...

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Strength Body Only

Gorilla Chin/Crunch

The Gorilla Chin/Crunch combines an underhand chin-up with a hanging knee raise. The abdominals draw the knees upward while the lats and biceps pull the body toward the bar. B...

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Stretching

Groin and Back Stretch

The Groin and Back Stretch is a seated dynamic mobility drill performed with the soles of the feet together and knees opened outward. The torso curls forward briefly before re...

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Stretching Body Only

Groiners

Groiners are a dynamic bodyweight drill performed between a push-up position and a deep, wide-foot landing near the hands. Although categorized as stretching, the movement use...

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Strength Machine

Hack Squat

The Hack Squat is a machine-based lower-body exercise performed with the back supported against an angled pad. The quadriceps provide the main effort while the glutes, hamstri...

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Strength Dumbbell

Hammer Curls

Hammer Curls are dumbbell curls performed with a neutral grip, meaning the palms face each other throughout the movement. The biceps contribute while the brachialis and forear...

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Stretching

Hamstring Stretch

This Hamstring Stretch is performed lying on the back with a strap looped around one raised foot. The strap helps support the leg while the hamstrings and calf move into a mil...

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Stretching Foam Roll

Hamstring-SMR

Hamstring SMR uses a foam roller to apply controlled pressure along the back of the thigh. Supporting the body with the hands allows the athlete to adjust how much weight rest...

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