Find a weight that challenges you, but allows you to keep proper form. Engage your core, slowly drop into a squat, keeping your core engaged & push through your heels. Make sure not to fully lock out your legs.
Beginner: Dumbbell squats or bodyweight-10lbs plates on the machine
Intermediate: 25-55lb plates on each side
Advanced: 60-100+ lb plates on each side
Modification: you can do regular standing squats with any type of weight
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CALF PRESS (4x12)
You can use the same squat press machine that you we're already on (adjust weight if needed- I like to go a little bit lighter for these) Start with your feet flat, press through the balls of your feet to elevate your heels. Go slow & controlled, especially on the return motion. Use mind muscle c...
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B STANCE HIP THRUST (4x8)
Start with your upper back on the bench/box, plant your feet in the floor hip width apart and slightly step forward with one foot, the forward foot will be the "balancing" foot and the foot behind it will be the "working" foot. Engage your core and glutes as you press your hips up to about a tabl...
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CABLE KICKBACKS (3x15)
Lean your chest forward, engage your core, and kick your leg backwards with the resistance of the cable. Make sure you are not arching your back, move slow & controlled & drive the weight through your glute on the kick and the return motion
Weight Recommendations:
Beginner: 10-20lbs
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