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Exercise 6.64 from Chapter 6 of Advanced Concepts of Strength & Conditioning for Tennis. Watch the complete movement and compare the footage note with the book’s technique.
Stand upright with the bar in both hands and sufficient room to step sideways.
Step into a lateral squat, rotate the trunk in both directions, return to center, and repeat on the opposite side. Keep both feet visible and maintain balance throughout.
Modified demonstration: the athlete alternates lateral squat sides and turns the bar, but carries the bar lower than the book’s instruction to keep it up in front of the body with straight arms.
Equipment: Weighted bar
Book Difficulty Level: 4 of 5
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For the canonical technique and progression, see Advanced Concepts of Strength & Conditioning for Tennis, exercise 6.64.
