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Strength Kettlebells

Plyo Kettlebell Pushups

Plyo Kettlebell Pushups are an advanced explosive pushup variation with one hand elevated on a kettlebell. The athlete pushes forcefully enough to switch the elevated hand whi...

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Plyometrics Body Only

Plyo Push-up

The Plyo Push-Up is an explosive bodyweight press in which the hands briefly leave the floor. The chest, shoulders, and triceps create the upward force, while the trunk keeps...

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Stretching Other

Posterior Tibialis Stretch

The Posterior Tibialis Stretch uses a strap to guide the foot outward into eversion. This may create a mild stretch through the posterior tibialis and nearby tissues along the...

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Strength Barbell

Power Clean

The Power Clean moves a barbell from the floor to the shoulders in one explosive lift. The legs and hips accelerate the bar, while the upper back, shoulders, arms, and trunk g...

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Olympic Weightlifting Barbell

Power Clean from Blocks

The Power Clean from Blocks begins with the bar elevated on sturdy blocks rather than on the floor. This shortens the pull and places greater emphasis on acceleration, extensi...

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Olympic Weightlifting Barbell

Power Jerk

The Power Jerk drives a barbell from the shoulders to overhead and receives it with both feet moving into a slightly wider squat stance. The legs create the force while the sh...

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Strength Dumbbell

Power Partials

Power Partials are described here as standing dumbbell lateral raises taken to approximately shoulder height. Despite the name, the supplied instructions use a substantial ran...

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Olympic Weightlifting Barbell

Power Snatch

The Power Snatch moves the bar from the floor to overhead in one continuous lift. The legs and hips accelerate the bar, while the shoulders, upper back, arms, and trunk guide...

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Olympic Weightlifting Barbell

Power Snatch from Blocks

The Power Snatch from Blocks begins with the bar elevated above the floor. This removes part of the initial pull and emphasizes force production from the chosen block height,...

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Strongman Other

Power Stairs

Power Stairs are a strongman event in which a heavy implement is lifted and loaded onto a series of elevated steps. The hips and legs create most of the upward drive, while th...

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