Belt Squat- Single Leg

Muscles Involved

• Quadriceps
• Adductors
• Gluteus Maximus
• Core
• Calf 

Athlete Positioning

• Knee angle
  • 90◦ Single leg squat/lunge
  • 110◦ Single leg squat/lunge
  • 140◦ Single leg squat/lunge
• Rear foot can be on the floor or elevated

Coach Positioning 

• Kneeled beside athlete to ensure proper single leg squat form and maximal effort is produced
• A second coach may need to be present in front of athlete to help stabilize and ensure proper starting position 

Set Up

• Secure belt around waist
• Find squat angle (Coach uses a goniometer to ensure accuracy), with appropriate length of chain
• Secure gStrength when ready to perform test 
  • Attach device to platform
  • Attach device to athlete

Prepare to Test

• Select device, select athlete (if athlete is not entered do it now), select test.
• Tare device to ensure proper reading

To Test 

• Athlete is in proper single leg squat/lunge stance on the platform, with no slack in chain
• Athlete will actively drive both feet through platform, producing maximal force through knee joint for 3-5 seconds
• Relax athlete after 3-5 seconds of maximal effort