Instructions
Preparation
- Stand with feet shoulder width or slightly wider on platform
between very low and close pulley cables. Squat down with knees
slightly beyond foot, hips bent back behind, back straight, knees
pointed same direction as feet, and shoulder above feet. Grasp
stirrups to each side with arms straight.
Execution
- Keeping chest high and back straight, raise stirrups by extend
knees and hips until legs are straight. Bend knees forward while
allowing hips to bend back behind, keeping back straight and
knees pointed same direction as feet. Squat down until thighs
are just past parallel to floor. Return and repeat.
Comments
- Keep head facing forward, back straight, chest high, arms
straight to sides, and feet flat on platform; equal distribution
of weight through forefoot and heel. Knees should point same
direction as feet throughout movement. See Cable
Squat on model with higher platform. Also see Squat
Analysis.
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Classification
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