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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