Instructions
Preparation
- Stand with one foot on bench or elevated surface. Position
foot on elevated surface to side, forward of straight knee.
Execution
- Stand on bench by straightening leg and pushing body upward.
Step down returning foot off of bench to floor and epeat. Continue
with opposite position.
Comments
- Keep torso upright during exercise. Knee of exercised leg
should point same direction as foot. Exercise can also be performed
by placing travelling foot onto and off of bench next to foot
of exercised leg (See demo).
Park bench, picnic
table and other elevated surfaces can also be used instead
of a bench.
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- Weighted versions of this exercise would normally be considered
auxiliary in context of other basic exercises (ie: Barbell Squat,
Sled Leg Press). However, in the context of 'body weight' only
program, this exercise can be considered basic.
Easier
- Using shorter bench or step will make this movement easier.
Harder
- For greater challenge, use taller bench or box. Barbells
and Dumbbells can also provide additional resistance.
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Classification
Muscles
Target
Synergists
Dynamic
Stabilizers
Stabilizers
Antagonist
Stabilizers
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