4/12/23

Squats

Movement:

  • Hip & Knee Flexion / Extension

  • Hip Hinge

Benefits of this movement:

  • improve lower body strength

  • Increased muscle mass

  • Improved balance, stability & posture.

Major Muscle Groups:

Glutes / Quads / Hamstrings & Calves.

Progressions:

  • Dumbells

  • Ring Between Ankles or Outside

  • Pulses

  • Rotations

  • Increased or Decrease Load

  • Heel Raises

  • Foot Position - narrow or wide

  • Tempo

  • Dumbell Swings / Figure 8

  • Knee Waive

Regression:

  • Foot Position

  • Increased or Decrease Load

Spring Tensions:

Fundamental:

Light for balance & stability: 1B

Heavy for strength: 1R or 1RY ( if a larger body)

Intermediate / Sculpt:

Light for balance & stability: 1Y / 1B or No Springs (sculpt)

Heavy for strength: 1R / 1RY / 1RB ( if a larger body)

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