How to do a squat and hold

Lower bodyBodyweightBeginner

Sit into a squat and hold at the bottom — builds strength and endurance where you need it most.

How to do it

1Sit back and down into a squat
2Hold with your thighs near parallel, heels down
3Keep your chest tall and breathe

Common mistakes

×Heels lifting off the floor
×Rounding forward at the bottom

Muscles worked

Quads Glutes

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