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Lunge

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A single-leg body movement that works on muscles similar to squats but with more emphasis on balance and coordination. Targets quads, hamstrings, and glutes. Walking lunges and reverse lunges are variations.

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Squat

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A lower-body exercise that primarily targets the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and core. Performed by bending the hips and knees to lower the body as if sitting in a chair, then returning to stand.

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Push

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Upper-body exercise that moves the body away from a resisting force. Engages muscles such as the pectorals, triceps, and deltoids. Push-ups and bench press are common examples.

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Pull

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Refers to upper-body exercises that involve pulling towards the body, targeting muscles like the back, biceps, and forearms. Exercises include rows and pull-ups.

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Gait

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Refers to the pattern of movement of the limbs during locomotion over a solid substrate. Involves complex coordination and balance, including walking, running, and sprinting.

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Hinge

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This movement pattern involves hip flexion with minimal knee bend. It targets the posterior chain, including the hamstrings, glutes, and lower back. Examples include deadlifts and good mornings.

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Rotate

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Rotational movements involve the transverse plane and are crucial for core strength and stability. They engage obliques, abdominals, and lower back. Russian twists and medicine ball throws are examples.

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