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Strength Cable

Straight-Arm Pulldown

The Straight-Arm Pulldown is a cable exercise that trains the lats without turning the movement into a conventional row or pulldown. The arms travel from an elevated position...

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Plyometrics Other

Stride Jump Crossover

The Stride Jump Crossover is a lateral plyometric drill performed with one foot starting on a box. The quadriceps drive the upward effort, while the abductors, adductors, calv...

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Powerlifting Barbell

Sumo Deadlift

The Sumo Deadlift uses a wide stance with the hands positioned inside the legs. The hamstrings are listed as the primary muscle group, while the adductors, glutes, quadriceps,...

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Powerlifting Barbell

Sumo Deadlift with Bands

The Sumo Deadlift with Bands adds accommodating resistance to the wide-stance deadlift. Band tension increases as the bar rises, while the hamstrings, adductors, glutes, quadr...

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Powerlifting Barbell

Sumo Deadlift with Chains

The Sumo Deadlift with Chains uses a wide stance while chain links gradually lift from the floor as the bar rises. This increases the effective resistance through the range wh...

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Stretching Body Only

Superman

The Superman is a prone bodyweight drill that lifts the arms, chest, and legs slightly from the floor. The lower back is listed as the primary area, while the glutes and hamst...

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Plyometrics Medicine Ball

Supine Chest Throw

The Supine Chest Throw is an explosive medicine-ball press performed while lying face up. The triceps are listed as the primary muscle group, while the chest and shoulders hel...

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Strength Other

Suspended Fallout

The Suspended Fallout is an advanced abdominal exercise performed while leaning into suspension straps. As the arms travel overhead, the abdominals resist the torso and pelvis...

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