Eisenhorn squat – how to do it right
Bar in front of your shoulders, hips back and down.
This is how Stickfreed, our glowing stick figure, shows you the exercise on your TV – here the start, middle and end position. In the app he turns slowly so you can see everything.
How to do it
- Bar in front of your shoulders, elbows forward.
- Hips back and down – knees track your toes, not in.
- Heels stay down and back straight.
- Only go as deep as your back stays straight.
How long?
40–45 seconds at a steady pace: slow on the way down, strong on the way up. 2–4 rounds.
If something niggles
Knee niggling? Then do Bodyweight squats instead – BLOX swaps it automatically if you mention it at the start. Stop if it hurts; if you have complaints or pre-existing conditions, check with a doctor or physio first.
In BLOX
Part of these blocks: Eisenhorn compact, Eisenhorn full body, Eisenhorn easy, Eisenhorn legs. BLOX builds your workout from them – based on your time, energy and how you feel today.
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