GET FIT: Side squat
SETUP
Stand holding dumbbells on each shoulder, elbows bent, feet slightly separated, legs straight but not locked. Contract abs to bring spine to a neutral position.
ACTION
Step sideways with left foot, bending knees until thighs are almost parallel to the floor, body weight toward heels. Straighten legs, pushing off left foot back to starting position. Repeat, squatting to the right; continue to alternate sides to complete all reps on each leg. Weight: 5- to 12-pound dumbbells. Strengthens quadriceps, hamstrings, buttocks, upper hips and inner thighs
GYM OPTION Leg press (with feet hip-width apart). Weight: none added, up to 225 pounds (including two 45-pound plates on each side)
Sets:1-2Reps:10-15Starting Weight:5-12 lbs.
Stand holding dumbbells on each shoulder, elbows bent, feet slightly separated, legs straight but not locked. Contract abs to bring spine to a neutral position.
ACTION
Step sideways with left foot, bending knees until thighs are almost parallel to the floor, body weight toward heels. Straighten legs, pushing off left foot back to starting position. Repeat, squatting to the right; continue to alternate sides to complete all reps on each leg. Weight: 5- to 12-pound dumbbells. Strengthens quadriceps, hamstrings, buttocks, upper hips and inner thighs
GYM OPTION Leg press (with feet hip-width apart). Weight: none added, up to 225 pounds (including two 45-pound plates on each side)
Sets:1-2Reps:10-15Starting Weight:5-12 lbs.
Edited Nov 06 2007 23:57 by hkellick
Reason: Moved to the Fitness Board
Reason: Moved to the Fitness Board
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interesting I'll give it a shot.
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