Bootstrappers

Shawn Mozen

The Bootstrapper is one of the most punishing leg exercises I have ever come across. It's hard to imagine another bodyweight exercise that is so simple yet sneaks up on your legs and gives them such a tremendous workout. Add this challenging exercise to your workouts and enjoy the burn.

Assume a squatting position with your heels off of the floor and your hands in front of your feet. Your hands are approximately a hand distance from your feet. If you aren't that flexible you can keep your fists closed rather than having your palms touching the floor.

 

 

 

From this position keep your hands on the ground as you straighten your legs and then return to the squatting position. Start to repeat this motion at a smooth steady pace.

You can see a modified version of this exercise in the Second Wind DVD available at www.agatsu.com In that version I don't come all the way down into the squat. The above exercise takes you through the full range of motion and is the preferred way to perform a Bootstrapper, however you can perform the variation if you are concerned about your knees, back or anything else. As with all exercises consult your physician and a professional instructor before you try them.

 

 

Try this combo:

30 seconds pushups

30 seconds bootstrapper

30 seconds rest

Repeat the above for four sets.