Eccentric Pistol Box Squat

KneeStrength and ConditioningStrength Training
Written By David Song

ECCENTRIC PISTOL BOX SQUAT

This is a unilateral strengthening exercise for the knee. You will need a stable chair, bench or plyo box before starting. Stand in front of the bench and raise one leg off of the ground. Slowly lower the body until you reach a seated position while making sure the knee stays aligned with the middle of your foot. Stand up with both legs and repeat as required.

Muscles Involved:

  • Quadriceps

Related Conditions:

  • Strength and Conditioning / Strength Training

  • Patellar Tendinitis / Quadriceps Tendinitis

  • Quadriceps Strain

  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

  • ITB Syndrome

  • Knee Meniscus Tear

  • ACL / PCL / MCL / LCL Tear

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