More hip rehab. Continuing to work on that bottom of the squat position which seems to be one of the last remaining uncomfortable positions for my hip. Doing it unilaterally so that I can't cheat with the other leg, and really trying to focus not only on mobility, but on strength and muscle recruitment.
A few weeks back I showed this same drill, but from a standing position. I would consider this current video a progression, as it places increased demands through the working leg, allows for less assistance from the opposite leg, and has increased mobility requirements. Regarding the trailing let, pointing your toes and placing the top part of your foot on the ground increases the difficulty of this drill. This side view also provides a nice visual of the amount of ankle dorsiflexion that's required to get into the bottom of the squat.
I'm just hanging out in the bottom position, but this drill could absolutely be performed throughout the full range, completing the movement by standing all the way up.
Remember, if you can't squat down work on stepping up.
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