Harness Squat

Muscles Involved

• Quadriceps
• Adductors
• Gluteus Maximus 
• Core

Athlete Positioning

• Knee angle
  • 90◦ squat
  • 110◦ squat
  • 140◦ squat
• Torso upright with low back locked in and core engaged

Coach Positioning 

• Kneeled beside athlete to ensure proper squat form and maximal effort is produced

Set Up

• Secure gStrength device
  • Attach to platform
  • Attach to harness around torso
• Find squat angle (Coach uses a goniometer to ensure accuracy), with appropriate length of chain 

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 squat stance on the platform, with no slack in chain on platform
• 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