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Strength Bands

Band Hip Adductions

Band Hip Adductions are a standing exercise for the inner thighs. A low anchored band is secured around one ankle, and the working leg moves inward across the body against the...

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Strength Bands

Band Pull Apart

The Band Pull Apart is an upper-body exercise performed by stretching a resistance band across the chest. The rear shoulders, middle back, and traps work together as the hands...

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Strength Bands

Band Skull Crusher

The Band Skull Crusher is a lying triceps exercise performed with a resistance band anchored behind the head. The elbows bend to bring the hands backward, then straighten agai...

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Strength Bands

Banded Glute Bridge

The Banded Glute Bridge adds a loop band to a standard floor bridge. The glutes extend the hips while also pressing the knees outward against the band. The hamstrings assist,...

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Strength Bands

Banded Lateral Walk

The Banded Lateral Walk is a side-stepping exercise for the outer hips and glutes. A loop band is placed above the knees or around the ankles, and each step moves against its...

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Strength Barbell

Barbell 21s

Barbell 21s are a biceps curl variation divided into three sections. You perform seven lower-half curls, seven upper-half curls, and seven full-range curls without setting the...

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Strength Barbell

Barbell Ab Rollout

This Barbell Ab Rollout variation begins in a push-up position with the hands holding a loaded barbell. Instead of rolling the bar away from the body, you raise the hips and r...

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Strength Barbell

Barbell Bench Press

The Barbell Bench Press is a horizontal pressing exercise for the chest, shoulders, and triceps. A medium grip generally keeps the forearms near vertical through the middle of...

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Strength Barbell

Barbell Curl

The Barbell Curl is a standing arm exercise that trains both biceps at the same time. The forearms help hold and control the bar while the elbows bend. Since both hands share...

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