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Strength Bands

Hip Thrust (banded)

The Banded Hip Thrust uses an exercise band across the hips while the upper back rests against a bench. The glutes provide the main hip extension effort, with the hamstrings a...

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Strength Machine

Hip Thrust Machine

The Hip Thrust Machine supports the upper body and applies resistance across the hips through a fixed or guided path. The glutes provide the main effort while the hamstrings a...

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Stretching Exercise Ball

Hug A Ball

Hug a Ball is a seated mobility position performed while straddling and holding an exercise ball. The rounded support may allow the torso and lower back to relax forward while...

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Stretching

Hug Knees To Chest

The Knees-to-Chest Stretch is performed lying on the back while drawing both thighs toward the torso. The position may create a mild stretch through the lower back and glutes...

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Plyometrics Other

Hurdle Hops

Hurdle Hops are repeated two-foot jumps over a series of barriers. The hamstrings are listed as both primary and secondary in the source, while the quadriceps are omitted desp...

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Stretching Foam Roll

Iliotibial Tract-SMR

Iliotibial Tract SMR is performed on the side with a foam roller beneath the outer thigh. Although commonly called IT-band rolling, the pressure also affects the surrounding o...

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Stretching Body Only

Inchworm

The Inchworm is a dynamic bodyweight drill that moves between a standing hip hinge and a push-up position. The hamstrings lengthen as the hands reach the floor and again as th...

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