Staying low

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Tam Eastwood
Tam Eastwood Asked 10 years ago

Hi pingskills how does Andreas Levenko manage to stay really low all the time and why does he do so?

Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago

Hi Tam,

He obviously has strong legs.  Staying low helps with balance and also to generate power.

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Tam Eastwood

Tam Eastwood Posted 10 years ago

Would doing squat jumps help me achieve such leg strength?


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago

Yes eventually but you need to build up basic leg strength first before going straight into squat jumps.


Tam Eastwood

Tam Eastwood Posted 10 years ago

do you mean basic squats?


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago

Yes they will help. It is a good idea to go to a professional to get help on a Strength and conditioning program for you.  It is important that you don’t go out and try too much too soon.


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