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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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Plyometrics Other

Single-Leg Hop Progression

The Single-Leg Hop Progression uses a line of cones to guide repeated forward hops on one leg. The quadriceps, calves, hamstrings, abductors, and adductors create and stabiliz...

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Plyometrics Other

Single-Leg Lateral Hop

The Single-Leg Lateral Hop moves side to side over a low cone or hurdle while using one leg for every takeoff and landing. The quadriceps, calves, hamstrings, abductors, and a...

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Plyometrics Other

Single-Leg Stride Jump

The Single-Leg Stride Jump uses one foot on a box to produce an explosive vertical jump while the opposite knee drives upward. The quadriceps, calves, hamstrings, abductors, a...

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Stretching

Sit Squats

Sit Squats are repeated partial bodyweight squats despite being categorized as stretching in the source data. The quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, and hip stabilizers control t...

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Strength Body Only

Sit-Up

The Sit-Up raises the torso from the floor toward the thighs. The abdominals contribute to trunk flexion while the hip flexors also help complete the larger movement.

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Cardio Other

Skating

Skating is a balance-based cardio activity that uses repeated lateral pushes. The quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, calves, abductors, and adductors contribute to propulsion and...

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Strongman Other

Sled Drag - Harness

The Harness Sled Drag pulls a loaded sled through a strap attached to the torso or waist. The quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, and calves drive the repeated steps.

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