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Exercise of the Week

Since this is a new feature, this exercise will remain posted until the mid March 2010.  Check back after Spring Break for a new featured exercise!

Exercise: Squats
Muscle group: Quadriceps, Hamstrings,Calves, Glutes
Level: Moderate Experience weight lifting.

Get underneath the bar, place the bar across the top of shoulders. Your arms should be out and gripping the bar about 5-7 inches outside your shoulder. The bar should be  between your hands and your delts. Your wrists should not be underneath the bar supporting the weight.  Unrack the bar and take a step. Start with your feet about shoulder width apart. Your butt should be slightly out, eyes facing forward. Squat down and make sure to not round your back or bend over too far at the waist. Make sure your knees track your toes. When you get to the bottom drive back up with your hips. Continue to drive up and return to the standing position.