Week 83: Single Leg Squat with Contralateral Dumbbell
- Keep It Moving PT & Wellness
- Mar 15
- 2 min read
It's March! Which means our beloved favorite season is coming to an end =( In honor of the last (and oftentimes the best!) full month of the snow season, this month's theme is Shred Prep's Greatest Hits! We have compiled 5 of our favorite drills from the Shred Prep program that are specific to skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, skinning, cross-country skiing, and telemarking.
Exercise: Single Leg Squat with Contralateral Dumbbell
Purpose: To strengthen the quads, hamstrings and glutes, and improve single leg stability and endurance
Who It's For: Snowboarders, skiers, snowshoers, cross country skiers, and the ones that show off… tele skiers
Why We Love It: It helps build strong single leg stability, balance and endurance necessary on the slopes!
Procedure:
Stand in front of a workout bench, plyo box, or a chair
Hold a weight in the hand opposite your working leg
Shift your weight onto the working leg, and straighten the non working leg to get it out of the way
Hinge at your hip, shifting your butt back as you slowly lower yourself tapping (but not sitting!) your butt onto the surface, and return to the starting position
Be sure to keep your knee in line with your hip and foot and not letting it collapse inward
Repeat 5-8 times
*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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