This whole body move works the legs, core, arms and shoulders in one fell swoop and, because you're squatting and then pushing the weights overhead as you stand, there's a cardio element to this move as well. I like this move in a circuit workout or when I'm focusing on endurance with higher rep exercises.
The key to keeping this move safe and effective is to keep the abs engaged and use your legs to push yourself up rather than your back. This is more of an advanced move so, if you're having trouble or feeling pain, you may want to avoid this exercise.
Do it right: Hold light-medium weights and stand on the right foot with the left foot just behind you, resting on the toe. Squat all the way down, touching the weights to the floor while keeping the back straight and the abs contracted. Curl the weights up in a biceps curl and then press the weights overhead as you push to a standing position, keeping the emphasis on the right leg. Lower the weights and repeat for 10-16 reps before switching sides.
Would this movement be safe for someone who has two artificial hips?
This is an interesting, multi-functional exercise. It incorporates several ROM’s – thereby producing more results in less time. I like it and shall try it as soon as I have rehabed my legs from my skiing accident. Also, for the individual with the artifical hips-Try it! Take what you are given! You may not get full squat benefit from it but may eventually get there-do what you can! This goes for most exercises, you do not have to ask someone to solve your own deficiencies – work within them.
An interesting, multi functional exercise
A different exercise than I thought it would be – I thought a squat, stand, curl and press not squat, curl and push press. I do squat, curl press using tabata protocol – wonder how THIS will work for tabata?