VMO Squat

The VMO squat---a squat with emphasis on the vastus medialis oblique.

Exercise demonstrated by Dr. Scott Neubauer of Coastal Health and Fitness in Lake Forest, California. As with any exercise program, consult with you health care provider before attempting this or any other activities.

For more information, go to: http://www.coastalhealthandfitness.com

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• squat
• itb
• iliotibial band syndrome
• runner's knee
• distance running chiropractor

[birriukov]

I have a question, my Vastus Medialis is smaller than my vastus intermedius. When I flex my leg, I can clearly see the outline of the right muscle in my thigh, but the left one is not visible. What could I do to strengthen it?

[endurodoc]

@birriukov First determine why there is a difference in size/strength: is it mechanical, neurologic, vascular or a combo of those three? Unless you have a history of trauma to the thigh, there is likely something 'else' causing this asymmetry. As for particular exercises, focus on single leg activities (split squats, peterson step ups, lunges, backwards walking/running, etc) to help address the imbalance.

[jusegozu]

Hello i disloacted my knee playing soccer. i want to strengthen it as much as possible. what would u recommend?

[endurodoc]

@jusegozu I assume you dislocated your knee cap (patella)? This exercise would definitely be helpful, but I wouldn't start with this. Start with more basic strengthening like: quad setting, straight leg raise, side lying leg raise, standing terminal knee extensions, peterson step ups, and cycling. Good luck with the rehab!

[dimivc]

I have a question,

I have had a hip replacement 8months ago and my vmo are also verry weak but I don't know if i may do this exercise for my hip. Hope you can help mei

[endurodoc]

@dimivc Firstly, only do the exercises/activities that your surgeon cleared you to do. That stated, for a post-op THR, I typically focus first on hip extensors (glutes, hamstrings and adductors) and plantar flexors (gastrocs and soleus).

After attaining some degree of proficiency there, I'll move on to the basic quad exercises (quad sets, straight leg raise, standing terminal knee extensions). At that point I would feel confident with exercises like this squat and the Peterson step up.

[smoksumtin]

I have a question..ive torn my acl in my left knee and notice some instability while playing basketball. I was thinking I need to strengthen my vmo to offset the missing lig but would like some insight on what exercises to perform. Any exercise you may have in mind would be extremely helpful.

[birriukov]

@endurodoc It's visibly smaller in size, I don't have a problem with it being week. I just can't see the outline of it as good as I can see with Vastus Intermedius.

[jusegozu]

@endurodoc hello. i dislocated it almost 8 months ago. but i want to start playing soccer again. and i want to make sure it won't happen again. . . . what would help me the most to strengthien it?

[buddhikaw]

@candle331 Its the muscle on the inside of the quad that is mainly for knee stability. I suggest you google it.