Instructions
Preparation
- Stand with dumbbells grasped to sides. Cross lower leg above knee of supporting leg.
Execution
- Bend knees forward while allowing hips to bend back behind, keeping back straight and knee pointed same direction of foot. Squat down as low as possible. Extend knee and hip until leg is straight. Return and repeat. Continue with opposite leg.
Comments
- Range of motion will be improved with greater leg strength and glute flexibility. Forward knee should point same direction as foot throughout movement.
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| Alternative form. Illustration from Trainer ClipArt. |
Classification
| Utility: | Auxiliary |
| Mechanics: | Compound |
| Force: | Push |