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Quadriceps · Intermediate

Defensive Slide

Lateral defensive footwork drill combining a low athletic stance, controlled deceleration, and rapid direction changes.

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Defensive Slide demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

QuadricepsGlutesAdductorsCalves

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × time

3 × 30 sec

Rest

45 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Begin in a low athletic stance with your feet wider than hip width, knees bent, and chest lifted.
  2. 02Push the floor away with the trailing leg to move sideways while keeping your toes generally forward.
  3. 03Step with the lead foot, then recover your base without crossing or clicking your feet together.
  4. 04Stay low through the hips and keep your knees aligned as you decelerate.
  5. 05Plant under control before reversing direction and continue for the assigned distance or time.

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