Single-Leg Squat Progressions

摘要

THE EXERCISE TECHNIQUE FOR THE SINGLE-LEG SQUAT AND THE ASSOCIATED PROGRESSIONS ARE OUTLINED IN THIS ARTICLE. FIVE PROGRESSIONS ARE DESCRIBED, WITH INFORMATION PROVIDED TO ASSIST THE STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH TO SELECT THE BEST MODALITY FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL ATHLETE. Lower-body strength and power is a key physical quality, which underpins performance in a multitude of sports (6,9). It has been reported that there are significant associations between maximal relative lower-body strength and sprint performance (7,11), an activity that is imperative to success in sports such as all football and rugby codes, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and many others (1,3,4,9). Furthermore, research has identified that significant differences are present between the maximal lower-body strength of higher- and lower-level athletes within the same sport (2,10). As a result, it is apparent that the development and continual improvement of maximal lower-body strength in all athletes is necessary to optimize competitive performance.