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  2. Lunge (exercise) - Wikipedia

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    A lunge can refer to any position of the human body where one leg is positioned forward with knee bent and foot flat on the ground while the other leg is positioned behind. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] It is used by athletes in cross-training for sports, by weight-trainers as a fitness exercise, and by practitioners of yoga as part of an asana regimen.

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  4. Smolov Squat Routine - Wikipedia

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    The squat routine is a strength program broken down into four phases which last for a total of 13 weeks. The four phases are: Phase In — A two-week phases that uses a variation of squats and lunges. Base Cycle — A 4-week segment which requires 4 squat sessions a week. You will re-test your 1 repetition maximum at the end of this cycle.

  5. Closed kinetic chain exercises - Wikipedia

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    Squats, deadlifts, lunges, power cleans: these concentrate on a co-contraction of the quadriceps, hamstrings, hip flexors, soleus, and gastrocnemius muscles. The joints of movement include the knee, hip, and ankle. [5]

  6. When to Do Leg Presses vs. Squats to Build Huge Legs

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  7. Plyometrics - Wikipedia

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    For instance, a vertical jump whilst holding a trap bar or jumping split squats whilst holding dumbbells. In addition, a regular weight lifting exercise is sometimes given a plyometric component, such as is found in a loaded jump squat. Jumping onto plyo boxes or over hurdles whilst holding weights is not recommended for safety reasons. The ...

  8. 11 Best Hamstring Exercises for Stronger Legs - AOL

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    Photo: Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That!Building strong legs is essential for overall fitness and athleticism, and a crucial part of leg strength lies in developing the hamstrings. Strong ...

  9. List of weight training exercises - Wikipedia

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    The freeweight squat is one of the three powerlifting competition exercises, along with the deadlift and the bench press. [2] Equipment Squats can be performed using only the practitioner's body weight. For weighted squats, a barbell is typically used, although the practitioner may instead hold dumbbells, kettlebells, or other