Squat
January 14, 2009
Starting Position
- Standing, arms straight out in front, feet shoulder width apart and straight ahead
Procedure
- Initiating movement with hips, squat back and down until the thighs are parallel to the floor
- Return to standing position by pushing through the hips
- Repeat for prescribed number of repetitions
Coaching Keys
- Do not let knees slide forward past toes during movement
- Do not let knees collapse to the inside during the movement
- Keep arms extended in front to allow you to sit back more comfortably
- Keep chest up and back flat
You Should Feel It
- Working the glutes, hamstrings, and quads
Tags:
Lower Body Push, Strength, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps
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