Strength & Stability
Squat with Leg Alignment Control
A fundamental strength exercise for the leg and gluteal muscles with a focus on correct knee alignment. It improves functional strength for daily activities.
- squat
- leg alignment
- strengthening
- glutes
Instructions
How to do it
Move your hips back and down. Keep your feet in the tripod position, and have your knees track in the direction of your toes.
Dosage
3 x 10–12 repetitions
Important
Do not let your knees fall inwards.
Common mistakes
- Knees collapsing inward (valgus)
- Rounding the back
- Heels lifting off the floor
- Bending only from the knees, not the hips
When to stop?
Stop the exercise if you experience sharp pain, dizziness, numbness, unusual weakness or a clear worsening of your symptoms.