Rear-Foot Elevated Split Squat Progression for Strength Development

The Rear-Foot Elevated Split Squat is an alternative (replacement) for the back squat in strength programs for basketball players. Here is Mike Boyle illustrating a teaching progression for the RFESS:

1. Spilt Squat
2. RFESS starting at the bottom and pushing up.
3. RFESS loaded with dumbbells and starting at the bottom.
4. RFESS loaded like a back squat.

Here is the RFESS:

Originally published in Hard2Guard Player Development Newsletter, Volume 4.For similar content, subscribe to the free weekly Hard2Guard Player Development Newsletter.