Benefits of this exercise: This movement is a full body movement incorporating core engagement, stabilization of arms, and leg strength. It’s not only beneficial for various sports but it’s also a functional movement for every day activity.
Technique:
– Bring legs slightly wider than hip distance apart, toes facing forward
– Engage the core by drawing belly button toward the spine
– Perform squat, like you are sitting into a chair (hint: the hips push back like you are sticking “bottom” out). As you squat, reach arms long and overhead into “Y” shape.
– Return to standing and lower arms
– Repeat
Modifications: Arms reach straight out at shoulder height (90 degrees) instead of overhead
Progressions: Maintain arms overhead instead of lowering them after each rep.