Unilateral leg-strength tools
Bodyweight (BW) unilateral leg-strength
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THE WHAT & HOW:
Three, fundamental unilateral leg-patterns affecting capacity-development and structural-integrity of the lower-body articulations. They are: the 'Shrimp squat', the 'Single-leg reach', and the 'Figure-4 squat'.
The three contexts represent an eye toward the development of 'lower-body COMPLEXITY', a counterpart to the more ubiquitously practiced subject of 'lower-body INTENSITY'. Whilst the latter is the realm of extremely valuable exposure to heavy weights in the likes of fundamental squatting and hinging forms, the former looks to develop the physical potential & basic movement patterning to transition seamlessly in and out of end-ranges, between different forms, to withstand angular forces and, more practically, build a staple repertoire of potent unilateral leg-strength tools.
RESOURCE CONTENTS:
0:05 - Shrimp squat
3:03 - Single-leg reach
3:39 - Figure-4 squat
3:52 - Figure-4 squat (toe progression)
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