EXERCISE TECHNIQUE

Step forward, keeping back straight. Bend knee of lead leg until it reaches a 90 degree angle. The knee of your back leg should be roughly two or three inches off ground at this point. Push forcefully with your lead leg and return to starting position. Repeat exercise with your other leg and continue to alternate until you reach intended number of repetitions. You should note that varying length of step will change emphasis of this exercise. A longer step will place greater emphasis on hamstring and gluteal muscles. A shorter step will place greater emphasis on quadriceps muscles.

OTHER EXERCISES WORTH CONSIDERING

A similar effect can be achieved by performing Barbell Lunges.

MUSCLES TARGETED: trapezius (upper), rhomboids

STARTING POSITION

Adopt a shoulder width stance with back erect and knees slightly bent throughout. Grasp bar with an overhand grip and hands slightly wider than shoulder width. Hold bar at arm's length with a slight bend at elbows. The bar should now be resting across upper thighs.

EXERCISE TECHNIQUE

Lift your shoulders towards your ears and briefly hold contraction. Slowly lower bar towards starting position ensuring a comfortable stretch is achieved. Repeat this movement until intended number of repetitions are completed.