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Strength Barbell

Neck Press

The Neck Press is a guillotine-style bench press in which the bar is lowered toward the neck with the elbows positioned widely. It trains the chest, shoulders, and triceps but...

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Stretching Other

Neck-SMR

Neck SMR uses a handheld roller against the muscles at the back of the neck. Because the cervical area contains sensitive joints, nerves, and blood vessels, pressure should re...

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Strength Body Only

Oblique Crunches

Oblique Crunches lift and rotate the upper torso toward the opposite knee. The abdominal muscles flex the trunk and control the rotational component.

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Olympic Weightlifting Barbell

Olympic Squat

The Olympic Squat is a high-bar back squat commonly used by weightlifters. The quadriceps provide much of the effort while the glutes, hamstrings, and calves support the deep...

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Stretching Other

On-Your-Back Quad Stretch

The On-Your-Back Quad Stretch uses the edge of a bench or step to let one leg hang while the knee bends. The position stretches the quadriceps and may also affect the hip flex...

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Stretching

One Arm Against Wall

The One Arm Against Wall stretch uses a wall or doorway to support a bent arm while the torso moves toward it. The position may create a stretch through the lat and side of th...

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Strength Other

One Arm Chin-Up

Despite its name, the supplied exercise is a towel-assisted one-arm chin-up. One hand grips the bar while the other holds a towel, allowing the athlete to change how much help...

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