The Baseball Observer May 2015 vol 3 | Page 22

PROGRAMMING CONSIDERATIONS

SETS: 3-4

REPS: 4-5 (per leg alternating)

RHYTHM: Explosive Jump followed by 1 second iso-hold (each bound)

REST: 75-90 seconds

#5 - BOSU® REAR FOOT ELEVATED SPLIT SQUAT

The rear foot elevated split squat is the more functional stepbrother of the vilified leg press! Not only is it a great quadriceps builder, it puts more of a focus on the vastus medialis (VMO) quadriceps muscle that is largely involved with knee stability during dynamic motions such as running and changing direction. If you want to take this movement to the next level, the use of the BOSU® Ball under the foot of the non-elevated leg. This will provide a huge challenge to your stability throughout your body, and throw your heart rate through the roof in the process.

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