While some groups have tended to use predominantly the Olympic lifts to the exclusion of other exercises, most programs also make use of a range of supplemental exercises, including weightlifting derivatives (e.g. the hang snatch, hang clean, power snatch, and power clean) and
conventional free -
weight resistance
training exercises, such as front squats, back squats, lunges, the overhead press, back extensions and abdominal exercises (Storey & Smith, 2012).
Conventional weight training, which can be done with either
free weights or machines, is the most well - researched
training method for improving athletic ability.