Lower
uap-in-season-3
A1. Heel Elevated Back Squat
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- Place 5 lb weight plates under the heels
- Isometric hold for three counts at the bottom of your squat
- Explode out of the bottom of your squat after the iso hold
- Keep the bar in contact with your back at all times (it should not
get airborne). You also should not get airborne.
A2. Penta Jump
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- Jumps for distance. Avoid hitting the ground heels first.
- Attempt to land on the midfoot
- Explode again as soon as possible upon landing
- Use your arms to help!
B1. Backward Lunge to SLDL
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- Do all reps on one leg, then the other.
- Aim for 90 degrees for the working leg in the backward lunge.
- Knee angle should be about 10-20 degrees during the SLDL.
- Keep your core engaged to keep the nonworking leg and torso moving
together.
B2. Cable Pull Through
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- feet are slightly wider than shoulder width. knees are bent about 10
degrees.
- reach back between your legs with the rope attachment.
- use your glutes to push your hips forward and stand up.
C1. Paused SL Heel-Elevated Hip Lift
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- Elevate the foot of the working leg on a step
- Can be elevated on a Bosu ball for added difficulty.
- Nonworking leg remains straight
- Pause at the top of the movment
C2. Squat to Press
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- Find a rhythm and move quickly
- Aim for parallel in the squats
- The press should move continuously with momentum coming from the
squat