Tag: Ankle Stabilizers

TRX Pistol Squat

The final exercise in this four-part series is the TRX Pistol Squat. This is an advanced movement that requires larger amounts strength, coordination and balance. One clear benefit of a pistol squat is the increased intensity of...

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Single-Leg Squat off a Box

Everyday movement requires unilateral strength and coordination, think about walking upstairs or stepping out of the vehicle. Athletes use unilateral movements when they jump off one leg, land on one leg, and have a sharp change...

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Single-Leg Box Squat

Naturally, we will have a stronger leg or arm and a weaker side, which often gets masked in traditional bilateral movements. Unilateral lower body exercises are an excellent way to train your balance and coordination as well as...

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Reverse Lunge

Incorporating exercises that work one limb side at a time is considered as a unilateral exercise, whereas using both limbs is bilateral. The main benefit of unilateral exercises is the ability to work on and decrease any...

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