Trunk leans toward the weight
QL and lateral trunk fail to resist the load; becomes a lateral squat.
Overactive muscles
Quadratus lumborumTFL
Corrective work
Foam RollQuadratus lumborum↗StretchQL side-bend stretch↗Squat · Full Body
Suitcase Squat
Coaching cues
- Hold a single kettlebell or dumbbell at the side in one hand
- Squat to full depth; resist the lateral lean toward the weight
- Core works hard on the opposite side to keep the trunk upright
- Great anti-lateral-flexion squat variation
Common faults 2
Knees cave on the loaded side
The asymmetric load shifts the center of mass and collapses the valgus.
Overactive muscles
Adductor complexTFL
Corrective work
Foam RollAdductors↗Foam RollTFL↗StretchButterfly adductor stretch↗