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Plyometrics Body Only

Split Jump

The Split Jump is a plyometric movement performed from a lunge stance without switching the lead leg. The quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, and calves create the jump and absorb...

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Olympic Weightlifting Barbell

Split Snatch

The Split Snatch moves the bar from the floor to an overhead lockout while the lifter receives it in a split stance. The hamstrings are listed as primary, with the legs, hips,...

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Strength Dumbbell

Split Squat with Dumbbells

The Split Squat with Dumbbells places the rear foot on a support while the front leg performs most of the lowering and standing. The quadriceps are the primary focus, with the...

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Stretching

Split Squats

Despite the stretching category, the supplied instructions describe alternating split-squat jumps. The hamstrings are listed as primary, while the quadriceps, glutes, and calv...

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Strength Barbell

Squat Jerk

The Squat Jerk uses a short dip and leg drive to send the bar overhead while the lifter moves into a full overhead squat. The quadriceps are primary, with the hips, hamstrings...

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Powerlifting Barbell

Squat with Bands

The Squat with Bands adds tension that increases as the bar rises. The quadriceps are listed as primary, while the glutes, hamstrings, adductors, calves, and lower back also s...

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Powerlifting Barbell

Squat with Chains

The Squat with Chains adds load progressively as more chain links rise from the floor. The quadriceps are primary, while the glutes, hamstrings, adductors, calves, and lower b...

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Strength Barbell

Squat with Plate Movers

The Squat with Plate Movers combines a barbell squat with lateral stepping and moving a plate across the floor. The quadriceps are primary, while the hips, glutes, hamstrings,...

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Strength Bands

Squats - With Bands

Squats with Bands use a loop or handled band beneath the feet to increase resistance as the lifter stands. The quadriceps are primary, with the glutes, hamstrings, calves, and...

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