This is the premier cycling resistance exercise. It is likely the best exercise for developing supreme hip extension power.
Muscles: Quads, Thighs, and Hip extensors
Instructions:
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Place feet shoulder width apart facing straight forward.
Lift the barbell over your head, and rest the bar over the shoulders. |
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Slowly lower to a squatting position by bending the knees. It is NOT necessary to bend knees down to the floor. Bend only to about the 90 degree postion.
Straighten knees slowly and return to standing position Repeat |
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Cautions: Athletes with any form of
back trouble must exercise extreme caution. Very heavy weights can
potentially be lifted in this exercise, but weight must be increased
slowly. Meticulous attention to form is vital to prevent injury. A
weight belt may be beneficial when heavy loads are lifted.
Alternatives to this exercise which may be safer include leg press
(sled), step ups (which usually use much less wt), or nautilus hip
flexes.