Field Goal Exercise
(2 Leg Standing/Squat)
- Adjust cables so they are at their lowest position.
-Stand up in symmetrical (squat) stance.
-Grab the cables in a crossed arm position.
-Squat down while arms are outstretched in front of you.
-Pull cables up in a diagonal position (D2 flexion) while simultaneously coming up from squat position.
-Initiate the pulling motion with the shoulder blades.
-Thumbs down at the bottom of the movement, thumbs up at the top.
-Advance to airex>1/2 foam roll under feet when this becomes easy.
Competency Criteria
Client does not hyperxtend their back during any portion of the pull.
Client‘s knees do not bow in and feet don’t roll inward (pronate) during squat.
Client is not rounding their spine when descending into the squat.
Client does not shrug (elevate) shoulders during initial pulling.
Shoulder blades are down and in at end of movement.
Chin remains in chin tuck position.