Half Squat Side Reach Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Obliques
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Obliques
- Secondary Muscles
- Adductor Brevis, Levator Scapulae, Gluteus Medius, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Gracilis, Serratus Anterior, Adductor Longus, Iliopsoas, Pectineous
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Side Reach Squat
How to: Half Squat Side Reach
- Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Lower into a half squat position by bending your knees while keeping your chest up.
- Extend one arm overhead and lean towards the opposite side, creating a side stretch.
- Return to the center and repeat on the other side.
- Perform the desired number of repetitions on each side.
Common Mistakes
- Overextending the spine instead of keeping it neutral.
- Leaning forward excessively instead of maintaining an upright torso.
- Rushing the motion, which may lead to improper form.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise with a chair or wall for support if balance is a concern.
- Limit the extent of the reach if you feel discomfort.
Tips
- Engage your core throughout the movement to avoid straining your back.
- Keep your movements controlled to maximize muscle engagement.
- Breathe out as you reach to the side to engage oblique muscles effectively.
Half Squat Side Reach Alternatives
Tags
obliques
core
strength
waist
bodyweight
stability