LIFT: LATERAL SQUATS

FOCUS / PURPOSE: HIPS, LEG MUSCLES ON OUTER THIGH

EQUIPMENT: STRAIGHT BAR AND WEIGHT PLATES

TECHNIQUE
1. The athlete’s starting point is with his feet four feet apart.
2. You will sit to one direction while keeping your opposite leg straight.
3. You need to keep both heels on the ground.
4. The athlete will sit tall with a flat back but keep as low as possible with your butt.

COACHING POINTS
1. Be sure to keep your back leg straight when descending.

LATERAL SQUAT WORKOUT

1. Base Phase – 3 sets with each set consisting of 2 directions (left, right).
Week 1: 5 reps each direction
Week 2: 6 reps each direction
Week 3: 7 reps each direction
Week 4: 8 reps each direction

Click here for video showing how to properly perform the lateral squats.

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