Classification
| Utility: | Basic or Auxiliary |
| Mechanics: | Compound |
| Force: | Push |
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 extending knees and hips until legs are straight. Squat down by bending hips back while allowing knees to bend forward slightly, keeping back straight and knees pointed same direction as feet. Squat down until thighs are just past parallel to floor. Return and repeat.
Comments
Keep head facing forward, back straight, chest high, arms straight to sides, 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.
