COUNTER BALANCE SQUAT

This is a motor patterning exercise to help you develop confidence and comfort in a deep squat hold position. Hold any weight including a dumbbell, weight plate or kettlebell. Push the weight away from your body at roughly chest height as you go into the deep squat. Leverage the weight to help you lean back with the hips to reach squat depth. Be sure to holds a neutral spine by keeping the core braced.

Structures Involved:

• Core (Transversus Abdominis)

Related Conditions:

• Squat Warm Up

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