29 Apr Demands Of Different Squat Variations
Follow along to learn all of the different squat variations....
24 Feb Tempo Squat
HOW: Begin in a standing position. In this example, the tempo relates to the time it takes to lower into a squat, hold the squat, come back up, and the time in between reps. 5-3-1-0 is used for this squat. Five seconds to bend...
24 Feb Tempo Squat – Band
HOW: Loop a band just above your knees in a standing position. In this example, the tempo relates to the time it takes to lower into a squat, hold the squat, come back up, and the time in between reps. 5-3-1-0 is used for...
16 Feb Single Leg Squat Pallof
HOW: Start out anchoring a band and holding the opposite end with both arms and have some tension on it. Shift your weight to the leg leg closest to the anchor. Engage your core and do not let the band pull you in as...
31 Dec Pause Front Squat – Barbell
HOW: Position a barbell on the front on your shoulders and point your elbows straight out as you hold onto the bar with your palms up. Keep your feet about shoulder width apart. Hinge forward slightly at the hips and bend your knees performing...
31 Dec Zombie Front Squat – Barbell
HOW: Begin by standing behind a barbell that is racked in a position that is straight out from your collarbone. As you come up to the bar, grab it with both hands about shoulder width apart. The bar should be comfortably sitting on the...
31 Dec Pause Back Squat – Barbell
HOW: Position a barbell on top of your trap muscles with a firm grip on both sides. Keep your feet about shoulder width apart. Hinge forward slightly at the hips and bend your knees performing a back squat. Once you squat down as comfortably...
10 Dec Squat Jumps
HOW: Start a squat position with your knees bent and hips slightly hinged forward. Push into the ground and jump as high as you can creating the triple extension of your feet, knees, and hips. As you land go in directly into the squat...
10 Dec Face The Wall Squat
HOW: Start by facing a wall. Stand as close as you can to it with your feet up against it spread about shoulder width and your toes slightly facing outward. Raise your arms up overhead. Use your core and hip muscles to pull your...
24 Nov Standing Lateral Hip Mobilization – Band
HOW: Loop a heavy band around a sturdy object around hip level. Place your leg through the loop and have the band high on your hip. The tension should be trying to pull your hip outward. Take some steps to the side and find...
