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Outside Magazine May 2004

(Your Glossary of Exercise Essentials)
BODYWORK SPECIAL: This Is How You Do It


	Improve your strength, power, and flexibility with our list of essential exercises. (Kim Kurian)

Think of this as your adventure tool box: We've got the strength moves you need for peak performance, from core training to flexibility building to explosive power drills. Ramp up your fitness plan with these six workouts, guaranteed to get you buff—and ready to play outside.

Core Strength
Stability ball crunches, straight-arm lat pull-downs, and more

Flexibility
Full-body stretches for maximum mobility

Classic Strength
Dumbbell, barbell, and machine work for large muscle groups

Explosive Power
Superhero moves: squats, deadlifts, and box jumps

Eccentric Strength
Efficient mobility-building through innovative exercises

Integrated Strength
Real-world moves focusing on the stabilizer muscles