Phase 3 Advanced: Day 2 Phase 3 Advanced: Day 2
Centr Team
04 Jun 2023
Barbell full deadlift
Target: Back, glutes, lats, quads, hamstrings
Modification – Barbell hip thrust:
- If deadlifts strain your lower back, use hip thrusts to isolate and strengthen the hip hinge movement.
Dumbbell single-leg RDL
Target: Hamstrings, glutes, lower back, core
Modification – Dumbbell Romanian deadlift:
- Keep working on the two-legged version until you're comfortable to do it on a single leg.
- You may also use your opposite leg in a kickstand position to assist you.
Bulgarian split squat
Target: Glutes, quads, hamstrings, core
Modification – Alternating dumbbell step-up:
- Can't nail the Bulgarian position? Step-ups will target similar muscle groups.
Dumbbell goblet squat
Target: Quads, hamstrings, glutes, calf muscles
Modification – Bodyweight squats:
- Drop the weight down or perform these with just your bodyweight.
Dumbbell calf raise
Target: Calves
Modification – Dumbbell front squat:
- You can use a machine calf raise to achieve a greater range of motion, or switch to front squats to build up calf strength.
