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Powerlifting Barbell

Bench Press - Powerlifting

The Powerlifting Bench Press uses a competition-style setup designed to create a stable pressing base. The upper back is retracted against the bench, the feet provide leg driv...

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Strength Bands

Bench Press - With Bands

The Bench Press with Bands is a chest exercise performed on a flat bench with resistance bands anchored behind or beneath the support. The chest drives the press while the sho...

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Powerlifting Barbell

Bench Press with Chains

The Bench Press with Chains is a powerlifting variation that adds hanging chains to the barbell. More chain rests on the floor at the bottom of the press, and additional links...

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Plyometrics Other

Bench Sprint

The Bench Sprint is a fast alternating step exercise performed with one foot contacting an elevated platform at a time. The quadriceps, glutes, calves, and hamstrings help pus...

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Strength Barbell

Bent Over Barbell Row

The Bent Over Barbell Row pulls a bar toward the torso while you hold a forward-leaning position. The middle back and lats perform much of the pull, while the biceps and shoul...

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