This exercise involves sitting down into a squatting position and then standing back up. It helps to strengthen the legs, glutes, and core muscles.
Type
Strength
Equipment
No Equipment
Difficulty
Beginner
Key Benefits
- Strengthens the lower body muscles, including the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and calves
- Improves balance and stability
- Increases flexibility in the hips and ankles
- Can be done without any equipment
- Can be modified to increase or decrease difficulty
- Helps to improve posture and alignment
- May improve athletic performance in activities such as running, jumping, and squatting
Execution Protocol
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes pointing slightly outward.
- Lower your body down into a squatting position, keeping your weight on your heels and your chest up.
- Once you are in a seated position, hold for a few seconds.
- Raise your body back up to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Glutes
Primary
Hamstrings
Primary
Calves
Secondary
Abs
Secondary