The first of the lower body exercises, and a great way to work
on single leg strength, is the single leg squat pull (figure
7.1 and 7.2). The exercise is performed with a cable
column machine. Start with a lightweight, walk a few steps back
with your arm extended in front of you grasping the handle to
the cable. Next, Stand on the opposite leg and squat attempting
to bring the opposite knee to the ground. Pause and straighten
the knee as you pull the cable handle to your side with the
opposite arm. Start with 2 sets of 8 repeats to each leg and
build to two sets of 12-15. Always think about sinking your
weight back into the heel of the squatting leg instead of
letting your knee move forward over your toe.
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