Squat with straps

Weight-bearing exercise for the trunk and lower extremity, involving the back extensor, gluteal, hamstring and quadriceps muscles.

• standing, spine neutral, maintaining proper foot position and lower extremity alignment
• grasp the handles of two exercise/training straps that are securely fastened in front of you
• gently “spread the floor” to create some lateral hip stability
• keeping the spine neutral “hinge” or flex at the hips and knees and sitting back into the pelvis
• only work within the comfortable range
• return to the start position
• repeat as needed