Week 121: Lateral Squat
- Keep It Moving PT & Wellness
- 10 hours ago
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It's December! Which means ski & snowboard season has commenced! These drills are geared towards those of y'all who love to shred, so this month's theme is Shred Prep! Check out our official Shred Prep program for a more robust 6-week program designed to have you charge those runs with confidence this season!
Exercise: Lateral Squat
Purpose: To improve strength and endurance of the quads, glutes, hamstrings and core in a hip dominant movement pattern in the frontal plane (side to side motion)
Who It's For: Snowboarders, skiers, splitboarders, alpine tourers, cross-country skiers, snowshoers, and lodge squatters too!
Why We Love It: Because we need lateral stability especially on the slopes!
Procedure:
Stand with your legs wide apart and knees straight. Keep feet parallel to each other facing forward
Shift your body to one side, leaning into the hip of the working leg, keeping your hip stacked on top of your knee and ankle. You should feel the glute and quad working
Return to the upright standing position
Repeat 5-8 times
Repeat on the other side
Too easy? Try a dynamic lunge in two different directions: Lateral and Reverse Single Leg Squat with Valslide
*Disclaimer: Not all exercises are suitable for everyone, and participation in novel activities may increase the risk of adverse effects such as pain, soreness, or injury. Please consult with your Physician or a local Physical Therapist prior to attempting any exercise you feel uncomfortable performing. If adverse reactions occur, discontinue performance of the exercise and consult your physician or trusted clinician for evaluation.
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