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Back Raises

Also known as: Back Extension
Agonist: Erector Spinae, Quadratus Lumborum,Gluteus Maximus, Hamstrings 

Synergist: Multifidus, Semispinalis

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3 cups

Blueberries

3 cups

Flour

Keep chin neutral

1 cup

Sugar

Squeeze your shoulder blades together

Lift and lower in a controlled manner 

1½ cups

Butter

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3 cups

Blueberries

Perform in a slow and controlled manner

Do not over extend neck 

Ensure you are breathing throughout movement 

Do not twist your body

2 tbsp.

Salt

1½ cups

Butter

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Back Raise

Back Raise

Back Raise
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Back raise with legs AV

Back raise with legs AV

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Back raise SV

Back raise SV

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Back raise leg lift SV

Back raise leg lift SV

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Back Raise With Rotation

Also known as: Back extension with Twist/Rotation

Agonist:Erector Spinae, Quadratus Lumborum,Gluteus Maximus, Hamstrings, plus internal,  external obliques, Rotatores Multifidus, Semispinalis

Synergist:Trapezius, serratus posterior

Back Raise with Rotation

Back Raises with Rotation

Back Raises with Rotation

Back Raises with Rotation
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Back raise rotation SV

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Back Squat

Also known as: Squat, Barbell Squat

Agonist: Gluteals, Quadriceps, Gastrocs

Synergist: Hamstrings 

Back Squat
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3 cups

Flour

Look straight ahead with straight back 

1 cup

Sugar

Do not allow your bottom to dip

Knees directly over toes

1½ cups

Butter

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Do not let your bottom round

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3 cups

Blueberries

3 cups

Flour

Do not let the knees come together (varus)

1 cup

Sugar

Do not allow elbows to go above shoulders

Try not to let the knees go too far over the toes

1½ cups

Butter

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You should be able to wiggle your toes

1 cup

Sugar

Knees in-line with toes 

Feet shoulder width apart

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1½ cups

Butter

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Back straight and core braced

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3 cups

Blueberries

3 cups

Flour

Try not to let the knees go too far over the toes

Do not arch your back

1½ cups

Butter

Do not let your bottom round

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Back squat

Back squat

Back squat
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Squat with band SV

Squat with band SV

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Squat variation SV

Squat variation SV

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Squat overhead SV

Squat overhead SV

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Squat Sv

Squat Sv

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Bench Press

Bench Press

Also known as: Chest Press

Agonist: Pectoralis Major, Triceps, Anterior Deltoid

Synergist: Serratus Anterior

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3 cups

Blueberries

3 cups

Flour

1½ cups

Butter

Keep your heels planted and push through your heels

Keep your back straight

Brace your core

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Allow the natural arch in the lumbar spine

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3 cups

Blueberries

3 cups

Flour

Keep knuckles facing the ceiling 

1½ cups

Butter

Do not let the weights swing/ the weight should be lifted and lowered in a controlled manner

Do not allow knees to travel over toes

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Bench Press

Bench Press

Bench Press
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Bench press triceps Sv

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Bench press incline FV

Bench press incline FV

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Incline bench AV

Incline bench AV

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Shoulder press seated Swiss ball AV

Shoulder press seated Swiss ball AV

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Bent Over Reverse Flye

Bent Over Reverse Flye

Also known as: Reverse Dumbbell Flye, Back Flye, Rear Deltoid Fly, Bent over dumbbell raises

Agonist: Posterior deltoid 

Synergist: Trapezius (all fibres), Infraspinatus, Teres minor

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Perform slowly and with control 

3 cups

Flour

Core braced​

1½ cups

Butter

Keep your knees in line with your toes

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Elbows brought up to same level

Slightly flex knees 

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3 cups

Blueberries

3 cups

Flour

Shoulder blades should be squeezed together

Elbows should be level

Do not arch back

Do not perform movement uncontrolled

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The weight should be lifted and lowered in a controlled manner

Bent Over Row

Bent Over Row

Also known as: Barbell Row

Agonist: Trapezius, Latissimus Dorsi, Rhomboid Major

Synergist: Biceps, Posterior Deltoid, Triceps

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Knees slightly flexed

3 cups

Flour

Shoulders  level 

2 tbsp.

Salt

1½ cups

Butter

Knees should be level, shoulder width apart 

Core braced

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Keep the elbows in line with the shoulders

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3 cups

Blueberries

3 cups

Flour

Back should be straight 

Do not lean forward

Do not lock out the knees

1½ cups

Butter

Do not twist your body 

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Bent over row

Bent over row

Bent over row
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Bent over row FV

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Bent over row FV

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Bent over row poor form Sv

Bent over row poor form Sv

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Bent over row poor form AV

Bent over row poor form AV

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Bicep Curl

Biceps Curl

Also known as: Barbell Curl

Agonist: Biceps Brachii

Synergist: Brachioradialis, Brachialis

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Slightly flex knees 

3 cups

Flour

Back straight 

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Brace your core

1 cup

Sugar

Head and neck in neutral looking forward

Elbows tucked in line with shoulders 

1½ cups

Butter

Keep your knees in line with your toes

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3 cups

Blueberries

3 cups

Flour

Do not lock out the knees

Do not allow knees to travel over feet 

Do not raise elbows 

​

Do not lean backwards

Do not perform movement in an uncontrolled manner 

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Bicep curl

Bicep curl

Bicep curl
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Biceps curl bosu AV

Biceps curl bosu AV

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Biceps curl SV

Biceps curl SV

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Biceps DB curl Av

Biceps DB curl Av

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Box Jump

Box Jumps

Box Jump

Box Jump

Box Jump
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Box jumps SV poor form

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Box jumps SV

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Bridge

Bridge

Also known as: Hip raises

Agonist: Gluteus Medius

Synergist: Qaudriceps, Hamstrings

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3 cups

Blueberries

3 cups

Flour

Keep your back straight

1 cup

Sugar

Brace your core

Keep head and neck neutral 

1½ cups

Butter

Push up through heels

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Keep hips, knee and feet aligned 

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3 cups

Blueberries

3 cups

Flour

Do not allow your bottom to dip

2 tbsp.

Salt

1½ cups

Butter

Do not arch back 

​

Do not raise shoulder blades

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Bridge

Bridge

Bridge
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Bridge single leg form off FV

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Bridge AV

Bridge AV

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Bridge variation Sv

Bridge variation Sv

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Bridge variation AV

Bridge variation AV

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Bulgarian Split Squat

Bulgarian Split Squat

Also known as: Elevated Split Squat

Agonist: Glutes, Quadriceps, Hamstrings

Synergist: Gatrocs, Soleus, Glut Medius, Multifidus, Illiopsoas 

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3 cups

Blueberries

back foot can be flat or on tip-toes

Foot facing forwards

1 cup

Sugar

Core braced

Keep back stright

1½ cups

Butter

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3 cups

Flour

Do not let knee travel over foot

Do not perform movement in an uncontrolled manner 

Do not lean forwards

Do not allow knees to become varus 

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Should be in  slow and controlled manner 

Bulgarian split squat

Bulgarian split squat

Bulgarian split squat
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Bulgarian split squat SV

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Bulgarian split squat AV

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Bulgarian split squat TS AV

Bulgarian split squat TS AV

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