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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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Powerlifting Barbell

Reverse Band Power Squat

The Reverse Band Power Squat uses overhead bands to assist the lower portion of a wide-stance barbell squat. Assistance decreases as the lifter rises, increasing the effective...

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Powerlifting Barbell

Reverse Band Sumo Deadlift

The Reverse Band Sumo Deadlift combines a wide-stance deadlift with bands anchored above the bar. The bands provide the most help near the floor and progressively less assista...

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Strength Barbell

Reverse Barbell Curl

The Reverse Barbell Curl uses a pronated grip to bend the elbows. The biceps assist, but the brachialis, brachioradialis, and forearm muscles often receive substantial emphasi...

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Strength Cable

Reverse Cable Curl

The Reverse Cable Curl uses a low pulley and pronated grip to train elbow flexion. The biceps assist, while the brachialis, brachioradialis, and forearms receive substantial w...

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Strength Body Only

Reverse Crunch

The Reverse Crunch trains the abdominals by rolling the pelvis toward the rib cage. The legs provide leverage, but the goal is to lift the hips through controlled trunk flexio...

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Strength Dumbbell

Reverse Flyes

Reverse Flyes are chest-supported dumbbell raises that train the rear shoulders and upper back. The incline bench reduces the need to hold a bent-over torso and limits momentu...

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