FLEX TIME.Active Side Squat with Weights Works: Glutes, quadriceps quadriceps /quad·ri·ceps/ (kwod´ri-seps) having four heads. quad·ri·ceps n. The large four-part extensor muscle at the front of the thigh. adj. , hamstrings and calves calves 1 n. Plural of calf1. calves Noun the plural of calf . THE MOVE Step 1: Stand with feet hip distance apart, body weight balanced and weights in front of your thighs. Step 2: Step out to your right side about 12 to 15 inches while dropping into a squat position, head up, back flat and not arched, weight behind and knees bent. Hand weights should rest on quadriceps of thighs. Step 3: Push off right leg, rising and returning to starting position. Repetitions: Options include 20 reps per leg or alternating atotal of 20 reps side to side. ABOUT THE TRAINER Amy Hendel is certified See certification. in nutrition and exercise physiology exercise physiology n. The study of the body's metabolic response to short-term and long-term physical activity. . A registered Physician Assistant, she maintains a private family lifestyle therapy practice where she trains and councils patients on nutrition, personal fitness and psychology for the whole family. A popular health/medical television correspondent, she is a member of the International Association of Fitness professionals and American College of Sports Medicine '''Founded in 1954, the AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE is the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world. More than 20,000 international, national and regional members are dedicated to advancing and integrating scientific research to provide educational and endorses the Nike fitness line. To learn more about Hendel and her fitness philosophy, please visit her Web site at www.healthgal.com. CAPTION(S): 3 photos Photo: (1 -- 3) no caption (Amy Hendel) Tom Mendoza/Staff Photographer |
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