Squat

5/8/2006 12:00:00 AM | General

Muscles Used	Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Intermedialis, Vastus Medialis, Gluteus Maximus, Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus
Movement Classification	Push
Modality Choices	Barbell, Dumbbell, Machine, Manual Resistance, Plate
Starting Position	Stand with feet shoulder width apart. Keep back straight, knees and hips in extension.
Description	slowly lower the weight load on a four count until knees bend to 90 degrees. Pause momentarily and then recover to the starting position.
Spotting	Be prepared to assist from behind at the hips or underneath the arms.
Points To Emphasize	1. Keep heels on the ground. 2. Keep head up and back straight. 3. Lower down with the butt leading back. 4. Keep abs tight and contracted.