PURPOSE
The Y Squat is the first exercise in Conditioning Drill 3.
This exercise combines upper and lower body squatting strength, mobility, and endurance.
This exercise develops strength, endurance and mobility of the lower back and lower extremities
The figure above breaks down the exercise as Soldiers conduct it a formation at slow cadence:
CADENCE
Slow cadence
STARTING POSITION
The starting position for the Y Squat is the Straddle Stance position with feet slightly wider than shoulder width, arms overhead in the Y position, and shoulders pulled back.
COUNT
● On count 1, lower the body as far as possible without rounding the back, keeping the shoulders drawn rearward, arms forming a Y overhead.
Heels remain on the ground throughout the movement.
● On count 2, return to the starting position.
● On count 3, repeat count 1.
● On count 4, repeat count 2.
REPETITIONS
Build up to 10 repetitions.
After the final repetition, return to turn to the starting position.
CHECK POINTS:
● During count 1, lower the body as far as possible without rounding the back, keeping the shoulders drawn rearward, arms forming a “Y” overhead.
● Tighten the buttocks and drive the trunk upward to return to the starting position.
● Heels remain on the ground throughout the exercise.
PRECAUTION:
N/A.