Squat (exercise)

Goblet squat with a slow lowering Much of the work in a ski turn happens while the thigh muscles lengthen under load, braking you as you sink into the turn. Holding a dumbbell at your chest and taking three or four seconds to lower into each squat trains that braking strength directly, which a normal up-and-down squat rushes past. Keep your knees in line with your toes, stand up at normal speed and end the set when the lowering starts to speed up. It is the backbone of the plan, so it belongs in every strength session from the first week.