Curated Action
Track & Field / Sprinting

Skater Squat Isometric Hold

The person lowers into a single-leg skater squat with the trailing knee hovering just above the floor and holds the isometric contraction, keeping the front knee aligned over the midfoot and chest tall.

19 sec

Coaching notes

Lower into a single-leg skater squat with the trailing knee hovering just above the floor, and hold the isometric contraction for 20 seconds per leg.

Practice settings

Sets
3
Duration
20 sec
Rest
1 min
Est. duration
19 sec
PlyometricsQuadsSingle-Leg Isometric

Movement sequence

  1. Lower into a single-leg skater squat with the trailing knee hovering just above the floor, and hold the isometric contraction for 20 seconds per leg.

What to check

  • Hold the bottom single-leg position without resting the back knee on the floor
  • Keep front knee aligned over midfoot and chest tall
  • Maintain constant tension throughout the quadriceps and glute

Common mistakes

  • Avoid resting the back knee or foot on the floor during the hold.

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