Kneeling Squat

The kneeling squat is a conditioning exercise for the quads and particularly the knees. It can be scaled, or advanced, in order to fit almost any skill level.

Cues:

• Keep the torso vertical both down and coming back up
• Scale as needed to prevent pain

Scale: 

• 1 – vertical torso negative, lean forward to stand
• 2 – Lean forward both down and up
• 3 – Reduce range of motion using a target to preserve accuracy
• 4 – Use your hands to assist the movement as much as necessary

Errors:

• Pushing through pain
• Advancing to a more difficult version too soon