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Squat Assessment: Excessive Forward Lean

13 min
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8 exercises
Do you lean too far forward when you squat? These stretches will help you correct that! Hold each static stretch for a minimum of 30 seconds, and use the foam roller for a minimum of 45 seconds per muscle. 
Straight-Leg Calf Stretch
2 sets
30 secs
10 sec rest
30 seconds per leg per set.
Foam Roller Calf Stretch
2 sets
45 secs
10 sec rest
Add an uncomfortable amount of pressure.
Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch
2 sets
30 secs
10 sec rest
30 seconds per leg per set.
Cobra Abdominal Stretch
2 sets
30 secs
10 sec rest
For a greater stretch, move your hands down towards your hips.
Hip Circles
2 sets
30 secs
10 sec rest
30 seconds clockwise, 30 seconds counterclockwise.
Forward Leg Hip Swings
2 sets
20 secs
10 sec rest
2 sets per leg per set.
Side Lateral Leg Swings
2 sets
20 secs
10 sec rest
2 sets per leg per set.
Swiss Ball Squats
3 sets
12 reps
30 sec rest
Keep your back engaged with the ball, and lean back as you descend.
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Squat Assessment: Excessive Forward Lean
13 min
 · 
8 exercises
Do you lean too far forward when you squat? These stretches will help you correct that! Hold each static stretch for a minimum of 30 seconds, and use the foam roller for a minimum of 45 seconds per muscle. 
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Straight-Leg Calf Stretch
2 sets
30 secs
10 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
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30 seconds per leg per set.
Primary muscle group(s):
Calves
  1. Stand a few inches away from a wall, facing it and place both hands on the wall with your arms extended.
  2. Lean against the wall and bend on leg forward with the other leg extended straight back. Your feet should both be facing forward.
  3. Push the rear heal to the floor and bring the hips slightly forward.
  4. Hold the stretch and repeat on the other leg.
Foam Roller Calf Stretch
2 sets
45 secs
10 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
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Add an uncomfortable amount of pressure.
Primary muscle group(s):
Calves
  1. Sit on the ground and position a foam roller underneath your calves. Make sure that you begin towards the top of the muscle, near the knee.
  2. Place your hands behind you and lift yourself off the ground.
  3. Slowly move yourself forward allowing your calves to roll 2 to 3 inches on the foam roller. Pause then roll the other way. Continue the back and forth motion. For a deeper stretch, try stacking one leg over the other.
Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch
2 sets
30 secs
10 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
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30 seconds per leg per set.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors
  • Step forward with the left leg as your right knee comes all the way to the ground.
  • Flatten your right foot out so the toes are pointing behind you.
  • Placing your hands on your sides, gently push your hips slightly forward.
  • You will feel the stretch in your right hip flexor.
  • Switch sides and repeat.
Cobra Abdominal Stretch
2 sets
30 secs
10 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
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For a greater stretch, move your hands down towards your hips.
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs
Secondary:
Lower Back
  1. Lie face down with your hands under your shoulders.
  2. Point your feet downwards to lengthen your spine.
  3. Slowly push your torso up as far as you comfortably can – try to get your hips to rise off the floor slightly.
  4. Hold the stretch and then lower down to starting position.

Avoid this stretch if you have back problems.

Hip Circles
2 sets
30 secs
10 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
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30 seconds clockwise, 30 seconds counterclockwise.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors
Secondary:
Abs
  1. Stand tall with your chest up. Move your feet to shoulder-width apart. Place your hands on your hips.
  2. Begin the movement by shifting your hips to the left. Bring them forward and to the right in a circular motion. From the right, shift your hips back and to the left.
  3. Continue in this circular motion. Stop once to switch directions.
Forward Leg Hip Swings
2 sets
20 secs
10 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
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2 sets per leg per set.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors
Secondary:
Abs
  1. Stand tall holding onto a pole or stationary object for support.
  2. Engage your abs as you swing your one leg as far out in front of you and then back behind you as you comfortably can.
  3. Switch sides once you have completed repetitions on the first leg.
Side Lateral Leg Swings
2 sets
20 secs
10 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
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2 sets per leg per set.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. Stand tall holding onto a pole, wall or stationary object for support.
  2. Engage your abs as you swing your one leg as far out to the side and then across the stationary leg as you comfortably can.
  3. Don’t just let gravity pull the leg – actively use the muscles!
  4. Switch sides once you have completed repetitions on the first leg.
Swiss Ball Squats
3 sets
12 reps
30 sec rest
Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
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Keep your back engaged with the ball, and lean back as you descend.
Primary muscle group(s):
Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Calves, Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. Take a stability ball and place it against the wall. Position yourself against it so that the ball is contoured to the arch of your back.
  2. Place your feet at shoulder-width with your toes pointed slightly out. Brace your core and keep your chest up.
  3. Bend first at the knees then at the hips. Lower yourself until your thighs are parallel with the floor. Allow the stability ball to guide you but do not put all of your weight against it. Return to the starting position.
Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps
Secondary:
Abs, Hamstrings
  1. Place your feet at shoulder width apart while keeping your chest up and your abdominals braced.
  2. Begin the movement by swinging your arms up towards your shoulders. At the same time, bend at the knees and drive your hips back like you’re sitting in a chair.
  3. Once your upper thighs are parallel with the ground, pause, then drive your hips forward to return to the starting position.
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