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Stretching Other

Peroneals Stretch

The Peroneals Stretch uses a strap to guide the sole of the foot inward. This position may stretch the fibularis muscles along the outside of the lower leg rather than the lar...

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Stretching Foam Roll

Peroneals-SMR

Peroneals-SMR applies controlled foam-roller pressure to the muscles along the outside of the lower leg. These tissues are distinct from the larger calf muscles behind the shi...

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Strength Exercise Ball

Physioball Hip Bridge

The Physioball Hip Bridge places the upper back on an exercise ball while the hips remain unsupported. The glutes and hamstrings extend the hips, and the unstable ball increas...

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Powerlifting Barbell

Pin Presses

The Pin Press is a bench-press variation that begins from safety pins set inside a power rack. It can train force production from a dead stop or emphasize a selected portion o...

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Stretching Foam Roll

Piriformis-SMR

Piriformis-SMR uses a foam roller beneath one side of the buttocks while the ankle crosses over the opposite knee. The position shifts pressure toward the upper glute and deep...

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Strength Body Only

Plank

The Plank is a bodyweight strength exercise that holds the torso above the floor using the forearms and toes. The abdominals are the primary muscle group. Instead of completin...

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Strength Other

Plate Pinch

The Plate Pinch is an isometric grip exercise in which the fingers and thumb squeeze plates together. The forearm and hand muscles maintain the pinch while the load is held of...

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Strength Other

Plate Twist

The Plate Twist is a weighted Russian-twist variation performed while seated and leaning backward. The abdominals stabilize the torso as the plate moves from side to side.

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Strength Other

Platform Hamstring Slides

Platform Hamstring Slides use a towel or slider beneath one heel so the hamstrings can bend and straighten the knee against floor friction. The glutes may assist with hip posi...

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Strength Dumbbell

Plie Dumbbell Squat

The Plié Dumbbell Squat is a wide-stance squat performed while holding one dumbbell with both hands. The quadriceps and glutes provide much of the effort while the hamstrings,...

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