Understanding Supplemental Exerc

Box squats (high or low)

Muscles developed: hamstrings, gluteals

Problem areas in the lift: poor starting strength

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Glute ham raises

Muscles developed: hamstrings

Problem areas in the lift: hips too high at start of lift

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Concentric good mornings

Muscles developed: spinal erectors, hamstrings

Problem areas in the lift: start of conventional deadlift

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Romanian deadlifts (RDLs)

Muscles developed: hamstrings, low back, glutes (if emphasized)

Problem areas in the lift: weight “drifts” at midpoint, poor lockout strength

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Pull thrus

Muscles developed: hamstrings, glutes

Problem areas in the lift:  poor lockout strength

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