Instructions
Preparation
- Step onto platform facing padded levers. Squat down to place
shoulders under padded lever. Place feet shoulder width apart
on platform. Extend knees and hips until legs are straight. Release
support lever if it does not disengage by itself.
Execution
- Lower lever by bending knees forward slightly while allowing
hips to bend back behind, keeping back straight and knees pointed
same direction as feet. Descend until thighs are just past parallel
to floor. Lift lever up by extending knees and hips until legs
are straight. Repeat.
Comments
- Reengage support lever before dismounting. Model shown using
foot pedal near base of platform to reengage support lever. Keep
head facing forward, back straight and feet flat on platform;
equal distribution of weight through forefoot and heel. Knees
should point same direction as feet throughout movement. See
Squat Analysis.
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Classification
Muscles
Target
Synergists
Dynamic
Stabilizers
Stabilizers
Antagonist
Stabilizers
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