| Course: PHRE 1041 – Principles of Fitness | Movement Pattern: Squat | Target: Quadriceps | Synergist(s): Gluteals, Hip Adductors |
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| Regressions: | TRX Assisted Squat | Box Squat | Progressions: | Back Squat | Front Squat |
| Key Teaching Points | Expectation: [if 456 equals=”Supervised Practice”]Supervised Practice [/if 456][if 456 not_equal=”Supervised Practice”]Independent Learning[/if 456] | [579] | |
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| Description: |
Standing with feet approximately shoulder width, toes pointed slightly out, grasp a dumbbell with both hands in front of chest. While keeping:
Sit backwards until your hips break parallel and your knees are bent below 90 degrees. Pause at the bottom of the squat then pushing off your heels, return back to the starting position. |
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| Common Error(s): | Valgus knees | ||
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