Lower 1
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A1. Squat Jumps
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- Total weight used, including the bar, should be less than 30-35% bodyweight (most bars weigh 30-45 lbs)
- Maintain a neutral spine
- Keep the bar in contact with your back (it should not bounce)
- Minimize ground contact time as you explode up as high as possible.
A2. Snatch Grip Jumps
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- Grip is wide, elbows are locked out
- Depth is about a quarter squat before exploding upward
- Pause between reps enough to reset your stance
- Maintain a neutral spine
B1. Russian Step Ups
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- find a rhythm, be explosive, drive the knee up!
- Use the foot on the bench to initiate and drive the movement. Don't "bounce" off the foot landing on the ground.
B2. DB Single Leg Deadlift (SLDL)
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- keep shoulders hips and knee in a line as you push your hip back and lower your torso.
- knee of working leg should be bent about 10 degrees
- keep the hips level, shoulders back
- try doing the whole set without allowing the other leg to touch the ground
C1. Walking Side Lunges
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- Don't rest weight on thighs as you lunge.
- Chest tall, hips back.
- Keep hips and toes perpendicular to the direction of the lunge
C2. Supine Band Hip Flexion
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- Keep the opposite leg on the ground.
- Get the working leg past parallel and hold it there.