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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.

  3. 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]

  4. Squat (exercise) - Wikipedia

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    The barbell back squat Bodyweight squat. A squat is a strength exercise in which the trainee lowers their hips from a standing position and then stands back up. During the descent, the hip and knee joints flex while the ankle joint dorsiflexes; conversely the hip and knee joints extend and the ankle joint plantarflexes when standing up.

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

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    A fitness expert explains the difference between squats and leg presses, how they benefit your training, and which one is better to do for muscle gain. When to Do Leg Presses vs. Squats to Build ...

  6. Bodyweight exercise - Wikipedia

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    A bodyweight squat exercise requires little space and no equipment. After squatting down an individual returns to standing while moving their arms back to their sides. The height of the squat can be adjusted higher or lower depending on individual requirements (i.e., someone unaccustomed to exercise may instead perform half or quarter squats).

  7. Calisthenics - Wikipedia

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    The height of the squat can be adjusted to be deeper or shallower depending on the fitness level of the individual (i.e. half or quarter squats rather than full squats). Since squats can be performed easily in most environments and with a limited amount of space, they are among the most versatile calisthenic exercises. Burpees

  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. 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.