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Stretching

Side-Lying Floor Stretch

The Side-Lying Floor Stretch lengthens the upper arm overhead while the body rests on one side. The position primarily targets the lats and may also be felt through the side o...

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Strength Dumbbell

Single Dumbbell Raise

The Single Dumbbell Raise uses both hands to lift one dumbbell in front of the body. The shoulders provide the main movement while the forearms and traps stabilize the weight.

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Plyometrics Body Only

Single Leg Butt Kick

The Single-Leg Butt Kick is an advanced plyometric drill performed from one leg. The quadriceps, calves, and hamstrings create the takeoff, heel recovery, and landing control.

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Strength Body Only

Single Leg Glute Bridge

The Single-Leg Glute Bridge extends one hip while the opposite leg remains lifted. The glutes provide the main movement, with the hamstrings assisting and the trunk keeping th...

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Plyometrics Other

Single Leg Push-off

The Single-Leg Push-Off uses one foot on a box to create an explosive upward jump. The quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves of the elevated leg provide most of the force.

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Strength Cable

Single-Arm Cable Crossover

The Single-Arm Cable Crossover described here uses two handles but moves one arm at a time. The chest draws each arm toward the midline while the opposite arm holds its positi...

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Strength Barbell

Single-Arm Linear Jammer

The Single-Arm Linear Jammer is an explosive landmine press that uses leg and hip drive. The shoulders, chest, and triceps transfer the lower-body force into the angled bar pa...

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Strength Body Only

Single-Arm Push-Up

The Single-Arm Push-Up is an advanced unilateral pressing exercise. The chest, shoulder, and triceps of the working side press the body while the trunk resists rotation.

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Plyometrics Other

Single-Cone Sprint Drill

The Single-Cone Sprint Drill develops quick foot contacts while circling a small target. The quadriceps, calves, glutes, and hamstrings support the repeated acceleration and c...

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Strength Other

Single-Leg High Box Squat

Despite its name, the supplied instructions describe a high single-leg step-up rather than a squat. The quadriceps, glutes, and hamstrings raise the body onto the box while a...

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