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Starting Position:
Stand erect with a neutral spine and feet
shoulder-width apart.
Action: Take a
long step forward landing on the ball of the
foot and keeping the other foot planted. The
knee should be in line with the toes from
start to finish. Lower to approximately 90
degrees of knee flexion. Pause, then return
to the starting position. Maintain neutral
spine throughout the movement. Repeat with
the other leg.
Common Errors:
Error:
Dropping the head and shoulders forward
Correction: Keep the chest
lifted over the top of the hips and look
straight ahead with neck in neutral
position.
Error:
Forward trunk lean with heel lift of lead
leg
Correction: Keep the weight
over the back portion of the foot rather
than the toes; raise the arms to shoulder
height to counterbalance.
* If you
have knee problems, please consult your
physician or physical therapist before
attempting to do this exercise.
* If you
feel any discomfort in your knee stop
immediately.
Muscles toned/strengthened:
Gluteals, hamstrings,
quadriceps |
