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. 2021 Oct 6;39(3):779–791. doi: 10.5114/biolsport.2022.108703

Table 4.

Ranking of the five most important exercises used in the strength training programs (n = 49).

Order of importance Exercises n (%)
1 Squat and variations
Hip Thrust
Leg Curl
Nordic
Stiff-leg deadlift
Did not specify
35(71)
3(6)
1(2)
1(2)
1(2)
8(16)
2 Squat and variations
Hip Thrust
Nordic
Lunge
Stiff-leg deadlift
Did not specify
17(35)
10(20)
7(14)
4(8)
4(8)
7(14)
3 Squat and variations
Stiff-leg deadlift
Hip Thrust
Lunges
Resisted sprint
Jumps
Nordic
Copenhagen
Leg Curl
Leg Press
Did not specify
11(22)
7(14)
6(12)
5(10)
4(8)
3(6)
3(6)
1(2)
1(2)
1(2)
7(14)
4 Squat and variations
Lunges
Stiff-leg deadlift
Leg Curl
Copenhagen
Jumps
Resisted Sprint
Hip Thrust
Nordic
Snatch
Did not specify
9(18)
8(16)
6(12)
4(8)
3(6)
2(4)
2(4)
1(2)
1(2)
1(2)
12(24)
5 Squat and variations
Lunges
Hip Thrust
Jumps
Nordic
Stiff-leg deadlift
Calf Rise
Leg Curl
Leg Press
Did not specify
9(18)
8(16)
3(6)
3(6)
3(6)
3(6)
2(4)
2(4)
2(4)
14(29)