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 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. Squat down until thighs are just past parallel to floor. Return and repeat.
Comments
- Keep head forward, back straight, chest high, arms straight to sides, and feet flat on the platform; equal distribution of weight through forefoot and heel. Knees should point same direction as feet throughout movement. See Squat Analysis.
Classification
| Utility: | Basic or Auxiliary |
| Mechanics: | Compound |
| Force: | Push |