The Stallion - Kneeling Squat Variation
We have been playing around with The Stallion for a little while at EPC with some great initial results. It is a variation of a squat, particularly the kneeling squat, which forces specific muscle recruitment patterns. I’ve always been a fan of kneeling squats due to the overload on the glutes and hamstrings. However the negative drawback of the excessive pressure on the kneecap and patella has led to limited utilization of this exercise.
The Stallion is a kneeling squat done.... Continue reading here
Posted by Chris Duffin at 6/13/2012 12:10 PM 
Categories: Strength Training, Video Tutorial
Tags: strength training powerlifting Weightlifting Weight Lifting Olympic Lifting
Categories: Strength Training, Video Tutorial
Tags: strength training powerlifting Weightlifting Weight Lifting Olympic Lifting
What!!!!????
Tell me more do these work? Do they create too much pressure on the knees?
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Well I would assume they do work, with my methods I have achieved an 800+ raw squat and deadlift at 220lb bw.... Since there is no one else that is duplicating this feat I think it speaks for itself. The intent of this excercise as it states in the writeup is to take and build upon the benefits of the kneeling squat while reducing the direct loading of the knee into the floor.
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