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Rack Delivery
Intermediate

Rack Delivery

This drill teaches the delivery of the barbell to the rack position on the shoulders. Begin holding a bar in the scarecrow position, with the upper arms parallel to the floor, and the forearms hanging down. Use a hook grip, with your fingers wrapped over your thumbs.

Shoulders
Forearms
+1
Barbell
Rack Pulls
Intermediate

Rack Pulls

Set up in a power rack with the bar on the pins. The pins should be set to the desired point; just below the knees, just above, or in the mid thigh position. Position yourself against the bar in proper deadlifting position. Your feet should be under your hips, your grip shoulder width, back arched, and hips back to engage the hamstrings. Since the weight is typically heavy, you may use a mixed grip, a hook grip, or use straps to aid in holding the weight.

Lower Back
Forearms
+3
Barbell
Rack Pull with Bands
Intermediate

Rack Pull with Bands

Set up in a power rack with the bar on the pins. The pins should be set to the desired point; just below the knees, just above, or in the mid thigh position. Attach bands to the base of the rack, or secure them with dumbbells. Attach the other end to the bar. You may need to choke the bands to provide tension.

Lower Back
Forearms
+4
Barbell
Rear Leg Raises
Beginner

Rear Leg Raises

Place yourself on your hands knees on an exercise mat. Your head should be looking forward and the bend of the knees should create a 90-degree angle between the hamstrings and the calves. This will be your starting position.

Quadriceps
Bodyweight
Recumbent Bike
Beginner

Recumbent Bike

To begin, seat yourself on the bike and adjust the seat to your height.

Quadriceps
Calves
+2
Machine
Return Push from Stance
Beginner

Return Push from Stance

You will need a partner for this drill.

Shoulders
Chest
+1
Medicine Ball
Reverse Band Bench Press
Intermediate

Reverse Band Bench Press

Position a bench inside a power rack, with the bar set to the correct height. Begin by anchoring bands either to band pegs or to the top of the rack. Ensure that you will be position properly under the bands. Attach the other end to the barbell.

Triceps
Chest
+4
Barbell
Reverse Band Box Squat
Intermediate

Reverse Band Box Squat

Begin in a power rack with a box at the appropriate height behind you. Set up the bands either on band pegs or attached to the top of the rack, ensuring they will be directly above the bar during the squat. Attach the other end to the bar.

Quadriceps
Abductors
+6
Barbell
Reverse Band Deadlift
Advanced

Reverse Band Deadlift

Set the bar up in a power rack. Attach bands to the top of the rack, using either bands pegs or the frame itself. Attach the other end of the bands to the bar.

Lower Back
Abductors
+5
Barbell
Reverse Band Power Squat
Advanced

Reverse Band Power Squat

Begin in a power rack with the pins and bar set at the appropriate height. After loading the bar, attach bands to the top of the rack, using either pegs or the frame itself. Attach the other end of the bands to the bar.

Quadriceps
Adductors
+4
Barbell
Reverse Band Sumo Deadlift
Advanced

Reverse Band Sumo Deadlift

Begin with a bar loaded on the floor inside of a power rack. Attach bands to the top of the rack, using either pegs or the frame itself. Attach the other end to the barbell.

Hamstrings
Abductors
+7
Barbell
Reverse Barbell Curl
Beginner

Reverse Barbell Curl

Stand up with your torso upright while holding a barbell at shoulder width with the elbows close to the torso. The palm of your hands should be facing down (pronated grip). This will be your starting position.

Biceps
Forearms
Barbell
Reverse Barbell Preacher Curls
Intermediate

Reverse Barbell Preacher Curls

Grab an EZ-bar using a shoulder width and palms down (pronated) grip.

Biceps
Forearms
EZ Bar
Reverse Cable Curl
Beginner

Reverse Cable Curl

Stand up with your torso upright while holding a bar attachment that is attached to a low pulley using a pronated (palms down) and shoulder width grip. Make sure also that you keep the elbows close to the torso. This will be your starting position.

Biceps
Forearms
Cable Machine
Reverse Flyes
Beginner

Reverse Flyes

To begin, lie down on an incline bench with the chest and stomach pressing against the incline. Have the dumbbells in each hand with the palms facing each other (neutral grip).

Shoulders
Dumbbells
Reverse Flyes With External Rotation
Intermediate

Reverse Flyes With External Rotation

To begin, lie down on an incline bench set at a 30-degree angle with the chest and stomach pressing against the incline.

Shoulders
Dumbbells
Reverse Grip Bent-Over Rows
Intermediate

Reverse Grip Bent-Over Rows

Stand erect while holding a barbell with a supinated grip (palms facing up).

Middle Back
Biceps
+2
Barbell
Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdown
Beginner

Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdown

Start by setting a bar attachment (straight or e-z) on a high pulley machine.

Triceps
Cable Machine
Reverse Hyperextension
Intermediate

Reverse Hyperextension

Place your feet between the pads after loading an appropriate weight. Lay on the top pad, allowing your hips to hang off the back, while grasping the handles to hold your position.

Hamstrings
Calves
+1
Machine
Reverse Machine Flyes
Beginner

Reverse Machine Flyes

Adjust the handles so that they are fully to the rear. Make an appropriate weight selection and adjust the seat height so the handles are at shoulder level. Grasp the handles with your hands facing inwards. This will be your starting position.

Shoulders
Machine
Reverse Plate Curls
Beginner

Reverse Plate Curls

Start by standing straight with a weighted plate held by both hands and arms fully extended. Use a pronated grip (palms facing down) and make sure your fingers grab the rough side of the plate while your thumb grabs the smooth side. Note: For the best results, grab the weighted plate at an 11:00 and 1:00 o'clock position.

Biceps
Forearms
Other
Reverse Triceps Bench Press
Intermediate

Reverse Triceps Bench Press

Lie back on a flat bench. Using a close, supinated grip (around shoulder width), lift the bar from the rack and hold it straight over you with your arms locked extended in front of you and perpendicular to the floor. This will be your starting position.

Triceps
Chest
+1
Barbell
Rhomboids-SMR
Intermediate

Rhomboids-SMR

Lay down with your back on the floor. Place a foam roll underneath your upper back, and cross your arms in front of you, protracting your shoulders. This will be your starting position.

Middle Back
Traps
Foam Roller
Rickshaw Carry
Intermediate

Rickshaw Carry

Position the frame at the starting point, and load with the appropriate weight. Standing in the center of the frame, begin by gripping the handles and driving through your heels to lift the frame. Ensure your chest and head are up and your back is straight.

Forearms
Core
+6
Other
Rickshaw Deadlift
Intermediate

Rickshaw Deadlift

Load the frame with the desired weight. Center yourself between the handles. You feet should be about hip width apart. Bend at the hips to grip the handles, allowing your shoulder blades to protract.

Quadriceps
Forearms
+4
Other
Ring Dips
Intermediate

Ring Dips

Grip a ring in each hand, and then take a small jump to help you get into the starting position with your arms locked out.

Triceps
Chest
+1
Other
Rocket Jump
Beginner

Rocket Jump

Begin in a relaxed stance with your feet shoulder width apart and hold your arms close to the body.

Quadriceps
Calves
+1
Bodyweight
Rocking Standing Calf Raise
Beginner

Rocking Standing Calf Raise

This exercise is best performed inside a squat rack for safety purposes. To begin, first set the bar on a rack that best matches your height. Once the correct height is chosen and the bar is loaded, step under the bar and place it on the back of your shoulders (slightly below the neck).

Calves
Barbell
Rocky Pull-Ups/Pulldowns
Intermediate

Rocky Pull-Ups/Pulldowns

Grab the pull-up bar with the palms facing forward using a wide grip.

Lats
Biceps
+2
Other
Romanian Deadlift
Intermediate

Romanian Deadlift

Put a barbell in front of you on the ground and grab it using a pronated (palms facing down) grip that a little wider than shoulder width. Tip: Depending on the weight used, you may need wrist wraps to perform the exercise and also a raised platform in order to allow for better range of motion.

Hamstrings
Calves
+2
Barbell