Movement Library
Chair Squat
- Pattern
- Squat
- Trains
- Muscular strength
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Measured in
- Repetitions
How to perform
- 1Lower slowly until you lightly touch the chair, then stand back up.
- 2Keep your chest up and your weight on your heels.
Equipment
- Chair
Progression
Movements in this library are chained from easiest to hardest, so you always have a next step.
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Band Lateral Walk
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Deep Squat Hold
Easy
Sink into the deepest squat you can and let your hips relax toward your heels.
Lateral Lunge
Easy
Step wide to one side and sit into that hip, keeping the other leg straight.
Reverse Lunge
Easy
Step back and lower until both knees form right angles.
Wall Sit
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Slide down the wall until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
Goblet Squat
Moderate
Hold one dumbbell at your chest and squat down between your knees.
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