Bilateral Squat to Forward Press (II) For Tennis

Exercise Video

Starting Position

Stand with the feet close together and the bar’s weighted end resting on the floor ahead.

How To Perform The Exercise

Step sideways to a shoulder-width stance, squat while drawing the bar toward the shoulder, then extend the hips and knees as the bar presses forward. Repeat the sequence on the other side.

Book Setup And Video Note

Modified demonstration: the footage uses a one-hand, floor-anchored bar. The book specifies both hands on the barbell and alternating sideways steps.

Equipment: Barbell
Book Difficulty Level: 2 of 5

Progressions And Related Exercises

• 6.48 Squat to Forward Press (I)
• 5.21 Bilateral Squat Dynamic Stretch

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