Lateral Pop Squat
Step 1
Plant both feet together on the floor. This is your starting position.
Step 2
Push evenly through your feet and propel your body upwards and to your left, extending your legs beneath you. Reposition your legs to land in a sumo squat position with your feet slightly further than shoulder-width apart, ensuring that you maintain ‘soft’ knees to prevent injury. Bend your knees until your upper legs are parallel with the floor, ensuring that your torso remains as upright as possible.
Step 3
Push evenly through your feet and propel your body upwards and to your right, extending your legs beneath you. Reposition your legs to land in a sumo squat position with your feet slightly further than shoulder-width apart, ensuring that you maintain ‘soft’ knees to prevent injury. Bend your knees until your upper legs are parallel with the floor, ensuring that your torso remains as upright as possible. Continue alternating between sides for the specified number of repetitions.
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