Shrimp Squat
Step by step
How to perform
- Now, reach behind you with the same side hand and grab the ankle of the elevated foot, this is your starting position.
- Begin to squat down on your standing leg while keeping your elevated leg straight and lifted.
- Go as low as you can, ideally until your knee of the standing leg touches the ground, while maintaining balance and control.
- Push through your standing heel to return to the starting position, keeping your other leg lifted throughout the movement. Repeat on the other side.
Overview
About this exercise
The Shrimp Squat is a challenging lower body exercise that primarily works the quadriceps, glutes, and hamstrings. It is suitable for individuals at an intermediate to advanced fitness level, who are looking to enhance their balance, coordination, and unilateral strength. By incorporating Shrimp Squats into their routine, fitness enthusiasts can improve their overall leg strength, enhance muscular symmetry, and boost functional fitness.
Coaching cues
Form tips
This exercise requires a good amount of balance. If you're struggling, try doing the exercise next to a wall or a sturdy piece of furniture that you can use for support. Avoid leaning too much on the support, as this can take away from the effectiveness of the exercise. As your balance improves, try to rely less on the support.
Start with the basic version of the exercise before moving on to more advanced versions. Initially, you can perform the squat without holding
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