Squats (free standing - no weight)
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Description:
This exercise is designed to strengthen the Legs and gluteal muscles. The squat is a great overall exercise that requires many stabilizing muscle groups as well.
This exercise is designed to strengthen the Legs and gluteal muscles. The squat is a great overall exercise that requires many stabilizing muscle groups as well.
Equipment Used: None
Sport Specific: Badminton, Baseball, Bowling, Cricket, Field Hockey, Football (American), Football (Soccer), Gymnastics, Handball, Hockey, Ice Skating, Rugby, Running / Jogging, Sprinting, Strength Training, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee
Muscles Used: Buttocks (gluteus maximus and medius), Hamstring (biceps femoris), Quads (rectus femoris)
Categories: Plyometrics
Start this stretch with feet shoulder width a part, push your butt back, knees bent, and arms straight out in front of you. Once in this position, slowly bend your knees, and push your bum towards the floor as if to sit on a chair. Make sure to keep your torso straight, and that you do not strain your back.
Slowly rise, and return to starting position. Do 3-5 reps or as desired.
Notes:
Do 3-5 reps or as desired.
-Holding a barbell behind the neck or in front will help stabilize you, but also make this exercise more challenging.
Do 3-5 reps or as desired.
-Holding a barbell behind the neck or in front will help stabilize you, but also make this exercise more challenging.
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