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Strength Other

Landmine Row

The Landmine Row is a two-arm rowing exercise performed over the anchored end of a barbell. The middle back and lats pull the weight toward the torso while the biceps assist....

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Strength Other

Landmine Squat

The Landmine Squat holds the end of an anchored barbell near the chest while the athlete lowers into a squat. The quadriceps provide the main effort, with the glutes and hamst...

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Strength Cable

Lat Pulldown

The Lat Pulldown is a cable exercise that pulls a bar from overhead toward the upper chest. The lats provide the main effort, while the biceps and middle back assist with elbo...

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Plyometrics Body Only

Lateral Bound

The Lateral Bound is a side-to-side plyometric exercise that pushes off one leg and lands on the other. The glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, abductors, and adductors wo...

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Plyometrics Other

Lateral Box Jump

The Lateral Box Jump moves upward and sideways onto a box positioned beside the athlete. The glutes, quadriceps, calves, hamstrings, abductors, and adductors produce the jump...

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Plyometrics Other

Lateral Cone Hops

Lateral Cone Hops are repeated sideways jumps over a row of low barriers. The lower-body muscles work together to create lateral force, clear each cone, and absorb the followi...

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Strength Bands

Lateral Raise - With Bands

The Band Lateral Raise lifts the arms away from the sides against resistance that increases as the band stretches. The middle portion of the shoulders provides the main effort...

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Stretching Foam Roll

Latissimus Dorsi-SMR

Latissimus Dorsi SMR places a foam roller beneath the outer upper back near the lat muscle. Body position determines how much pressure reaches the area, making the drill easy...

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Strength Machine

Leg Extensions

Leg Extensions isolate knee extension on a seated machine. The quadriceps straighten the knees while the seat, backrest, and thigh position stabilize the body.

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Strength Body Only

Leg Lift

This Leg Lift is a standing hip-extension exercise performed while holding a stable support. The glutes move the leg behind the body, and the hamstrings assist. The name is br...

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