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Strength Machine

Seated Leg Curl

The Seated Leg Curl trains the hamstrings by bending the knees against a machine pad. The seated position places the hips in flexion and allows the thighs and torso to remain...

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Strength Body Only

Seated Leg Tucks

Seated Leg Tucks bring the knees and torso toward one another from a supported bench position. The abdominals stabilize and flex the trunk while the hip flexors help draw the...

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Stretching

Seated Overhead Stretch

The Seated Overhead Stretch uses a butterfly-style seated position and a supported side bend. The side of the torso and abdominal wall may be stretched as the upper elbow reac...

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Strength Dumbbell

Seated Side Lateral Raise

The Seated Side Lateral Raise trains the shoulders by raising the dumbbells outward from the sides. Sitting reduces lower-body momentum and makes changes in torso position eas...

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