Accessory exercises

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Supplementary exercises that target specific muscle groups and assist the main lifts.

Importance of accessory exercises: Discusses why accessory exercises are necessary for powerlifting, what they are, and how they complement main lifts.
Upper body accessory exercises: Covers several useful exercises to strengthen the upper body, including barbell rows, pull ups, and dips.
Lower body accessory exercises: Discusses several exercises to strengthen the lower body, such as leg curls, lunges, and step-ups.
Core accessory exercises: Covers useful exercises to strengthen the core muscles, including planks, sit-ups, and crunches.
Mobility and stretching exercises: Discusses the importance of mobility drills and stretching to increase range of motion and prevent injury.
Programming and planning: Covers how to plan and structure your accessory exercises according to your goals, strengths, and weaknesses.
Progression and tracking: Explains how to track progress and adjust weights and sets to ensure continual progression.
Technique and form: Discusses how to perform accessory exercises with proper technique and form to minimize the risk of injury and maximize gains.
Injury prevention and recovery: Covers ways to prevent and recover from injuries related to accessory exercises, such as overtraining and improper form.
Exercise selection and variation: Discusses how to choose and vary accessory exercises to continually challenge your muscles and avoid plateaus.
Assistance Exercises: These exercises are performed to support the primary compound movements, particularly during the early stages of training.
Isolation Exercises: These exercises concentrate on only one muscle group or joint movement, isolating the workload to a particular area.
Accommodating Resistance Exercises: These are exercises where an external force is added while you perform the lift, such as bands or chains.
Prehabilitation Exercises: Also known as "prehab", these exercises target weak areas of the body and prevent possible injuries or strains.
Plyometric Exercises: These exercises take advantage of the stretch shortening cycle to enhance power and explosiveness.
Core Development Exercises: These exercise types aim to improve core stability and strength, helping to prevent lower back pain and injury.
Mobility and Flexibility Exercises: These exercises work on the individual's flexibility and mobility, specifically on restricted joints and muscle groups.
Soft Tissue Work: These techniques involve foam rolling, stretching, massage therapy, and other methods to relieve and promote good circulation in tight or restricted muscles.
Gripping Exercises: These exercise types work on grip strength, which is crucial in powerlifting events like deadlifting.
Cardiovascular exercises: These exercises focus on improving your stamina and level of fitness.
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