ZOMBIE SQUAT

The zombie squat is an exercise modification of the conventional squat. Start by balancing a barbell on the front of your shoulders while raising your arms to above parallel to the ground. Maintain an above shoulder height arm position while you complete a squat.

Muscles involved:

• Gluteus maximus

• Quadriceps

• Transversus abdominis

Related conditions:

• patellar tendinitis / quadriceps tendinitis

• Runner’s knee / Jumper’s knee

• meniscus tear

• patellofemoral pain syndrome

• ACL sprain (late stage recovery)

• sacroiliac joint syndrome

Exercise videos