Weighted Plie Slides
Muscle Groups: Quads
Weighted Plie Slides focuses on Quads, with Adductors, Glutes, Hamstrings working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Plie Slides with proper form and technique.
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Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart and turn your toes slightly outward. Hold a weight in both hands at your chest.
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Bend your knees and push your hips back, lowering into a plié position while keeping your back straight and chest lifted.
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Slide one foot outward while keeping the other foot planted, extending your leg fully before bringing it back to the center. Alternate sides.
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Return to the starting position and repeat the side slides for the desired number of repetitions.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Weighted Plie Slides safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your knees aligned with your toes to avoid strain.
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Engage your core throughout the movement to maintain balance and support your back.
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Avoid letting your heels lift off the ground during the plié to ensure proper form.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted Plie Slides primarily targets Quads , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Adductors, Glutes, Hamstrings . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Weighted Plie Slides, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weighted Plie Slides, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
