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Olympic Weightlifting Barbell

Jerk Balance

The Jerk Balance is an Olympic lifting drill used to practice moving into the front half of a split-jerk receiving position. The bar begins in the front rack while the feet ar...

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Olympic Weightlifting Barbell

Jerk Dip Squat

The Jerk Dip Squat isolates the short knee bend and drive used before a jerk. The bar remains in the front rack while the quadriceps control the dip and push the athlete back...

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Strength Barbell

JM Press

The JM Press is a barbell triceps exercise that combines features of a close-grip bench press and a lying triceps extension. The elbows bend as the bar travels toward the uppe...

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Cardio Machine

Jogging, Treadmill

Treadmill jogging provides a controlled surface where speed and incline can be adjusted during a cardio session. The quadriceps, glutes, and hamstrings contribute to each stri...

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Cardio Other

Jump Rope

Jump Rope is a rhythmic cardio exercise that uses repeated low jumps while the wrists turn the rope. The calves provide much of the repeated spring, while the quadriceps absor...

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Strongman Other

Keg Load

The Keg Load is a full-body strongman event that combines an awkward-object pickup, carry, and platform load. The legs and hips raise and propel the keg while the arms, back,...

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Strength Kettlebells

Kettlebell Arnold Press

The Kettlebell Arnold Press begins with the bell in a shoulder rack and the palm facing inward. As the kettlebell moves overhead, the hand rotates until the palm faces forward...

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Strength Kettlebells

Kettlebell Dead Clean

The Kettlebell Dead Clean begins with the bell resting on the floor between the feet. The athlete extends through the legs and hips, guides the kettlebell upward, and receives...

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Strength Kettlebells

Kettlebell Figure 8

The Kettlebell Figure 8 passes the bell from one hand to the other around the legs in a continuous pattern. The abdominals stabilize the torso while the hamstrings support the...

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Strength Kettlebells

Kettlebell Hang Clean

The Kettlebell Hang Clean begins from a hanging or backswing position rather than a complete stop on the floor. The hips and hamstrings drive the bell upward while the shoulde...

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