Squat
Strength and Conditioning | 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. | |
