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Olympic Weightlifting Barbell

Rack Delivery

Rack Delivery is an Olympic-weightlifting drill that practices the final transition of a clean. The bar begins in a scarecrow position and is delivered onto the shoulders as t...

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Powerlifting Barbell

Rack Pull with Bands

The Rack Pull with Bands combines a partial-range deadlift with accommodating resistance. Band tension increases as the bar rises, making the upper portion of the lift progres...

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Powerlifting Barbell

Rack Pulls

Rack Pulls are partial-range deadlifts that begin with the bar supported on power-rack pins. The posterior chain and traps raise the bar while the grip and trunk maintain cont...

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Strength Machine

Rear Delt Machine Fly

The Rear Delt Machine Fly trains the back of the shoulders while the middle back and traps assist with shoulder-blade control. The chest-supported machine limits torso movemen...

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Stretching Body Only

Rear Leg Raises

Rear Leg Raises are performed from hands and knees by extending one leg behind the body. Although the metadata lists the quadriceps, the movement described primarily uses hip...

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Cardio Machine

Recumbent Bike

The Recumbent Bike provides seated cardiovascular exercise with the back supported and the pedals positioned in front of the body. The quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and calv...

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Plyometrics Medicine Ball

Return Push from Stance

The Return Push from Stance is a partner drill that combines movement from an athletic stance with a rapid medicine-ball catch and return pass. The shoulders, chest, and trice...

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Powerlifting Barbell

Reverse Band Bench Press

The Reverse Band Bench Press uses bands anchored above the bar to reduce the effective load near the chest. Band assistance decreases as the bar rises, allowing heavier top-en...

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Powerlifting Barbell

Reverse Band Box Squat

The Reverse Band Box Squat combines an adjustable box depth with bands anchored above the bar. The bands provide the most assistance near the bottom and progressively less ass...

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Powerlifting Barbell

Reverse Band Deadlift

The Reverse Band Deadlift uses bands anchored above the bar to provide the greatest assistance near the floor. Assistance decreases as the bar rises, allowing the lifter to ha...

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