This exercise is a very simple
but VERY effective way to really hit your core strongly.
It looks like squat, stands like a squat, and IS a squat
but it doesn't work the legs!
Pretty simply, you're going
to just load ONE side of the bar with 25 to 45 lbs or so.
Start towards the lighter end until you get an idea of how
the balance on this exercise works.
It's best to do this exercise
in a squat rack. Load the bar up, set it across your upper
back/traps as you normally would for squats. Hold on TIGHT
then step back.
The first thing you'll notice,
of course, is the weight pulling down on the right side.
Pull hard with your left arm to keep the bar locked in place
on your back - the goal is to keep the bar horizontal while
you're squatting.
From there, it's basically
a matter of squatting! Go down as far as you can the push
back up. The uneven load on the bar will force your side
core area to really contract strongly.
It's a great way to build
side core strength and power.
Do all your reps one way then
set the weight up on the other side of the bar and go again:
This one will really challenge
your core strength.
