Split Squat to Lateral Raise
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Difficulty
Medium
Equipment Needed
dumbbells
Starting Position
Standing
Procedure
- Find the appropriately weighted dumbbells.
- Step forward into a split squat position.
- Slowly lower the body towards the floor. The knee of the trailing leg should almost touch the floor while the knee of the front leg should be in line with the ankle.
- Push through the heel of the front foot and move upward while raising the arms to the outside of the body.
- Repeat
Coaching Keys
- Make sure to keep the front leg's knee in line with the ankle.
- Contract the glutes to help stabilize.
- Don’t raise the arms above shoulder level.
- Keep abdominals tight.
You Should Feel it...
In your shoulders, abdominals, thigs, glutes, and calves.
Exercise Purpose
Improves shoulder and overall thigh strength.
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