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 *Jumping-Mat High Hops*

A leg exercise that develops leg power and the ability to jump and land in unstable situations.
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 *Sand Plyometric Effectiveness*

Plyometrics on a sand surface are good for sports like beach volleyball, but are less effective in developing reactive strength abilities.
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 *Strength Intensity Notation System*

A simple system of short-form notations that indicates how intense each set was in relation to the point of failure.
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 *Partner Plank Exercise*

An exercise for the abdominal core that improves the ability to maintain an upright body position when running.
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 *Mat Jumps*

An exercise on a jumps mat that uses instability to develop a number of athletic qualities.
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 *Oblique Twists With Exercise Ball*

An exercise that strengthens the abdominal oblique muscles using a Swiss ball.
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 *Motivation for Strength Training*

A method for improving athletes? intrinsic desire to work hard in their strength and conditioning programs.

 *Trapezius: Behind-the-Back Shrug*

Holding the bar-bells behind the back is an effective way to perform shoulder shrugs.

 *Tennis Elbow - Rubber Band Rehab*

An exercise, using rubber bands, that strengthens the forearms.

 *Strength: Exer-Ball Flutter Kick*

A balance ball exercise that develops the specific muscles used in the freestyle flutter kick.
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 *Biceps Curls - Bend Wrists*

Bending the wrists forward at the top of biceps curls makes them more effective.

 *Grip - Towel & Tensor Exercises*

Hand and wrist exercises can be performed with tensor bandages & rolled-up towels.
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 *Variable Load Training*

Variable load training, which combines high-load with high-rep training, is the most effective method for developing strength- endurance.
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 *Upright Row - Different Grips*

A wider grip in the upright row increases the emphasis on the deltoid muscles.

 *Triceps Pressdown Tips*

Make triceps pressdowns more effective by bending the wrists back at the bottom of the movement.