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Strength Other

Weighted Squat

This Weighted Squat variation uses a belt with the load hanging between elevated foot supports. The quadriceps provide the primary effort, while the glutes, hamstrings, and ca...

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Strength Barbell

Wide Stance Barbell Squat

The Wide Stance Barbell Squat uses a stance wider than shoulder width with the bar supported across the upper back. The quadriceps provide the primary effort, while the glutes...

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Olympic Weightlifting Barbell

Wide Stance Stiff Legs

Wide Stance Stiff Legs is a barbell hip-hinge variation performed with the feet set wider than a conventional stiff-legged deadlift. The hamstrings provide the primary emphasi...

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Strength Cable

Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown

The Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown uses an overhand grip wider than the shoulders. The lats provide the primary pulling effort, while the biceps, middle back, and shoulders assist thr...

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Strength Body Only

Wide-Grip Rear Pull-Up

The Wide-Grip Rear Pull-Up attempts to bring the back of the neck toward a wide pull-up bar. The lats provide the primary effort, while the biceps, middle back, and shoulders...

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