leg-breakers

Thugs for hire

Leg-breakers are enforcers who use violence or intimidation to collect debts or punish those who cross criminal organizations.

The term evokes the literal threat of breaking someone's legs as punishment for unpaid loans: The loan shark sent his leg-breakers when payments stopped.

By extension, any thugs employed for intimidation.

enforcers

loan sharks

Illegal high-interest lenders

muscle · heavies · enforcers · mafia · syndicate · racketeers · strongmen · intimidators · organized crime · protection rackets

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hazardous conditions

exercises

squats

Lowering exercises for legs

wall sits · burpees · box jumps · hill sprints · calf raises · plyometrics · HIIT · leg extensions · jump squats · pistol squats

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method of resolution

leg-breakersnegotiators

Those who arrange agreements

mediators · diplomats · peacemakers · arbitrators · conciliators

role in criminal/enforcement hierarchy

leg-breakersdefense attorneys

Lawyers representing accused individuals

public defenders · victim advocates · financial advisors · legal aid lawyers · social workers

relationship to physical wellbeing

leg-breakershealers

Those who treat ailments

doctors · surgeons · orthopedic surgeons · physical therapists · paramedics

Family

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG-13