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2. List of weight training exercises - Wikipedia

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   It is a challenging exercise, as poor form or execution can cause serious injury. [8] A deadlift is performed by grasping a dead weight on the floor and, while keeping the back very straight, standing up by contracting the erector spinae (primary lower back muscle). When performed correctly, the role of the arms in the deadlift is only that of ...

3. How to Do the Barbell Shrug for Big Traps - AOL

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   A fitness expert explains how to do the barbell shrug, the benefits of the exercise, who should do shrugs, and how to add them into your workout.

4. How to Do a Deadlift the Right Way for Stronger, Safer Workouts

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   The deadlift is an essential exercise for muscles in the legs, back, and posterior chain. ... Gear like this can be helpful when your goal is to pile as many plates as possible onto the bar—but ...

5. The Best Deadlift Variations for Every Type of Lifter - AOL

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   Full-body exercise that hits nearly every major muscle group. The deadlift movement pattern carries over to many everyday life functions. Works on grip strength. You'll struggle to find an ...

6. Deadlift - Wikipedia

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   Trap bar deadlift – This involves the use of a trap bar (a.k.a. hex bar) which is a hexagonal or octagonal bar within which the user stands. The handles are positioned at the side, which means that a neutral grip, with the palms of the hand turned inward, can be used.

7. Trap bar - Wikipedia

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   It is often thought to have been named after the (upper fibres of the) trapezius muscles, the muscle it was designed to train, with shoulder shrugs. In addition to shrugs, the bar is also used for trapbar deadlift, [1] trapbar jumps, overhead/military presses, upright rows or "high pulls," and stiff leg deadlifts. Its design has since changed ...

8. Hook grip - Wikipedia

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   This method of gripping the bar provides a secure bar grip while performing pulling motion with the barbell such as the clean and jerk, snatch, and deadlift. To perform a hook grip one must first wrap their thumb around the bar placing it parallel to the barbell and then wrap their index, and middle finger around the outside of the thumb.

9. Can't Squat, Bench, or Deadlift? Try These Alternatives to ...

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   The stiff leg deadlift is a hamstring-dominant exercise that strengthens the glutes and lower back. Its more extended range of motion makes it excellent for improving flexibility and creating a ...