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