Movement Library
Deep Squat Hold
- Pattern
- Squat
- Trains
- Mobility
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Measured in
- Time
How to perform
- 1Sink into the deepest squat you can and let your hips relax toward your heels.
- 2Press your elbows gently into your knees to open the hips.
Equipment
- No equipment
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
Easy
Loop the band above your knees and take wide steps sideways.
Bodyweight Squat
Easy
Push your hips back and down, knees tracking over your toes.
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
Easy
Slide down the wall until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
Chair Squat
Beginner
Lower slowly until you lightly touch the chair, then stand back up.
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