By Elsbeth Vaino
This is a clip from a presentation I gave at the Ottawa Ski Show called “Training Tips for Injury Risk Reduction & Performance”. This particular clip addresses whether you should squat or lunge and includes a spectrum of exercises in the squat and lunge family. I think the only exercises missing from the progression I presented are the TRX rear-foot elevated split squat and TRX single-leg squat. Once you see the video, I’m sure you’ll know where to put them.
Not a fan of watching videos? Scroll down for a brief summary.
Here’s that brief summary I promised:
- Lunges are an advanced exercise. You should have had a few workouts with squats (starting light), and then split squats before doing lunges. the rear foot elevated split squat isn’t an essential in-between step, but it’s a good idea.
- Do squats with dumbbells or kettlebells before doing them with a bar.
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