Course: FHP – Knowledge |
Movement Pattern: Squat |
Target: Quadriceps |
Synergist(s): Gluteals, Hamstrings |
Exercise |
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Regressions: |
Goblet Squat |
Progressions: |
Back Squat |
Key Teaching Points |
Expectation: [if 456 equals=”Supervised Practice”]Supervised Practice [/if 456][if 456 not_equal=”Supervised Practice”]Independent Learning[/if 456] |
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Description: |
- Load the machine with the desired weight and position your shoulders and back against the pads.
- Position your feet outside of shoulder width, extend your legs, and release the safety handles.
- Slowly lower the weight by bending your knees until your thighs are approximately at 90 degrees.
- Reverse the movement by driving into the platform and extending the knees and hips.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Common Error(s): |
Not engaging core |
Spotting: |
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