Squat On Tiptoes

General And Specifics

• this exercise is a special challenge for your stability
• additionally, many stabilizing muscles are activated which keep the body in balance
• if this is not possible for you, use a broomstick or the back rest of a chair to adhere to

Starting Position

• stand up, feet shoulder width apart
• turn them out 10 degrees
• the knees are slightly bent, to release the joints
• if necessary, adhere to the tool, or accept the challenge if do it without help
• push out your chest, keep the back upright and the head in extension to the spine

Correct Execution

• lift the heels of the ground
• bend the knees as if you make a squat
• in the final position, the thighs are about parallel to the floor
• push out the bottom
• knees and feet point into the same direction, the knees do not protrude the toes
• it is not about how fast you can do it, but about the correct execution
• push yourself back up again
• the heels are up during the whole exercise
• execute this repeatedly

tip for the workout

• if the leg exercise is still too easy for you, fill a backpack and use it as an additional weight