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A1. Heel Elevated Back Squat

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  • Place 5 lb weight plates under the heels
  • Isometric hold for three counts at the bottom of your squat
  • Explode out of the bottom of your squat after the iso hold
  • Keep the bar in contact with your back at all times (it should not get airborne). You also should not get airborne.

A2. Penta Jump

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  • Jumps for distance. Avoid hitting the ground heels first.
  • Attempt to land on the midfoot
  • Explode again as soon as possible upon landing
  • Use your arms to help!

B1. Backward Lunge to SLDL

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  • Do all reps on one leg, then the other.
  • Aim for 90 degrees for the working leg in the backward lunge.
  • Knee angle should be about 10-20 degrees during the SLDL.
  • Keep your core engaged to keep the nonworking leg and torso moving together.

B2. Cable Pull Through

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  • feet are slightly wider than shoulder width. knees are bent about 10 degrees.
  • reach back between your legs with the rope attachment.
  • use your glutes to push your hips forward and stand up.

C1. Paused SL Heel-Elevated Hip Lift

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  • Elevate the foot of the working leg on a step
  • Can be elevated on a Bosu ball for added difficulty.
  • Nonworking leg remains straight
  • Pause at the top of the movment

C2. Squat to Press

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  • Find a rhythm and move quickly
  • Aim for parallel in the squats
  • The press should move continuously with momentum coming from the squat