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Dumbbell Single Leg Knee Bend on Bosu

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Difficulty

Medium

Equipment Needed

BOSU and Dumbbells

Starting Position

Standing beside BOSU with dumbbells in hands.

Procedure

  1. Make sure BOSU is blue side up.
  2. Step on to the BOSU with both feet.
  3. Get your balance.
  4. Center one foot on the BOSU and lift the other foot into the air.
  5. Stabilize and slowly squat downward as far as you can go without losing balance or form.
  6. Slowly push yourself back to the starting position and repeat.
  7. Repeat with other side.

Coaching Keys

  • Get your balance before standing on one leg.
  • Keep abdominals tight.
  • Don't lean over too far at the waist.

You Should Feel it...

In your ankles, calves, abdominals, thighs and forearms

Exercise Purpose

Improves your ability to maintain balance while on the slopes. Improves unilateral strength and strength endurance in the thighs.

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