Glossary

Spinal erectors

The spinal erectors are the long muscles running either side of your spine, from skull to pelvis.

Keep your back braced and upright under load. Trained heavily by deadlifts and rows.

Also known as

erector spinae, lower back, lumbar erectors, spinal erector

Core
The core is the group of muscles around your midsection — rectus abdominis, obliques, and transverse abdominis.
Glutes
The glutes are the muscles of your backside — gluteus maximus, medius, and minimus.
Hamstrings
The hamstrings are the three muscles running down the back of your thigh.

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