Single Leg Wall Squat

I had an opportunity to spend some time with local trainer, Macy Van Alstyne, CPT, NASM. Macy had some great ideas that he shared with me, and I was fortunate to video tape some excellent exercises that will not only help athletes, but everyone who’s goal it is to achieve optimal health.

The single leg wall squat is more of an advanced exercise, and you need to have a sound foundation of squatting, before you attempt this one. I would suggest practicing the “split squat”, and “front squat”, for a few weeks to prepare for this advanced movement pattern.

Some of the key points to this exercise is to drive your weight on your heel, and prevent your knee from going over your toe. If you can work your way up to 8 reps per leg, you will have acquired some excellent eccentric strength.

Single leg training is very fun and exciting and I am thankful for Macy to have taken some time to share this excellent exercise. Stay tuned for more to come!

2 Comments

1. Bionic Man
   Posted October 13, 2009 at 1:12 am | Permalink

   Pizz, love the workouts.
   Keep them coming.

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2. Paul Pisani
   Posted October 16, 2009 at 7:54 am | Permalink

   With pleasure! Can’t wait to see the Bionic Man back in action!

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