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    Back Squat

    The barbell back squat builds lower body strength through the quads, glutes, and posterior chain. …

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    Bench Press

    The barbell bench press builds pressing strength through the chest, shoulders, and triceps. Setup, …

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    Fighter Pull-Up Program

    A structured pull-up program using a laddering approach to build pull-up volume and strength over …

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    Pull-Ups

    The pull-up builds upper back, lat, and arm strength. Setup, coaching cues, and progressions from …

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    Progressive Overload for Mobility

    How to apply progressive overload principles to mobility training for lasting gains.

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    Sleeper Stretch

    Sleeper stretch for shoulder internal rotation and rotator cuff flexibility.

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    Trap Scrub

    Lacrosse ball and barbell mobilization for the upper trapezius and surrounding tissue. Improves …

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    Pallof Press

    Pallof press for anti-rotation core stability and oblique activation.

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    Shoulder Rotator Smash & Floss

    Lacrosse ball mobilization for the shoulder rotator cuff and posterior deltoid. Improves hanging, …

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    Banded Ankle Dorsiflexion

    Banded ankle dorsiflexion drill for improving squat depth and ankle mobility.

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    Triceps Extension Smash

    Squat rack mobilization for the triceps and posterior arm. Improves overhead, front rack, and …

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    Shoulder Capsule Mobilization

    Banded and loaded shoulder capsule mobilization for overhead, press, hang, and front rack positions.

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    Psoas Foam Roller

    Foam roller mobilization for the psoas and hip flexors. Relieves hip tightness from prolonged …

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    Banded Elbow Extension

    Banded elbow extension mobilization for overhead and front rack position improvement.

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    Bully Extension Bias

    Banded bully stretch with extension bias for shoulder hang and press position improvement.

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    Banded Lateral Opener

    Banded lateral opener for shoulder external rotation and front rack and press mobility.

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    Overhead Rib Mobilization

    Lacrosse ball and barbell overhead rib mobilization for front rack and overhead positions.

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    Banded Wrist Distraction

    Banded wrist distraction for wrist and forearm mobility in front rack and pressing positions.

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    Lower Rib Smash

    Lacrosse ball lower rib soft tissue mobilization for press and hang positions.

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    Anterior Compartment Mobilizations

    Lacrosse ball anterior neck and shoulder compartment mobilizations for overhead, front rack, and …

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    Sink Mobilization

    Squat rack or countertop-assisted shoulder mobilization for hang and press positions.

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    Banded Elbow Distraction

    Banded elbow joint distraction for press and front rack position improvement.

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    Hip Capsule Mobilization

    Targeted mobilization drills to improve hip capsule flexibility for squats and pistols.

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    Super Front Rack

    Banded super front rack mobilization for overhead and front rack shoulder positions.

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    Olympic Wall Squat With External Rotation

    A wall-supported deep squat drill focusing on hip external rotation for squat mobility.

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    Overhead Distraction with External Rotation Bias

    Banded overhead distraction with external rotation for overhead and front rack position mobility.

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    Elbow Flexion and Extension Fault Prescriptions

    Lacrosse ball and band techniques to resolve elbow flexion and extension restrictions for front rack …

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    Single-Leg Flexion w/ External Rotation (Box Variation)

    A box-supported single-leg drill combining hip flexion and external rotation for squat and lunge …

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    Single-Leg Flexion w/ External Rotation (Floor Variation)

    A floor-based single-leg drill combining hip flexion and external rotation for deep squat mobility.

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    Hip External Rotation w/ Flexion (Option 1)

    A seated hip external rotation drill with flexion bias for squat depth and hip health.

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    Hip External Rotation w/ Flexion (Option 2)

    A figure-four position hip external rotation drill with flexion for deep squat mobility.

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    Split Stance Hovers

    A slant board drill building ankle and quad strength in a split stance position for lunge mobility.

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    Dumbbell Calf Rockers (Raises)

    Loaded calf raises on a slant board for ankle strength and mobility.