Sit Squat Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Quadriceps
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Quadriceps
- Secondary Muscles
- Hamstrings, Gluteus Maximus
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 4.5
- Alternate Names
- Sit Down Squat
How to: Sit Squat
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Engage your core and begin to lower your body by bending at the knees and hips.
- Keep your chest up and back straight as you lower.
- Lower until your thighs are parallel to the ground or to a comfortable depth.
- Push through your heels to return to the starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing knees to cave inward.
- Leaning forward excessively.
- Not squatting deep enough to engage the thighs effectively.
Modifications
- Perform the squat to a chair or bench for support.
- Use an elevated surface for the squat if full depth is challenging.
Tips
- Keep your back straight and chest up during the squat.
- Push through your heels to activate your glutes and quads.
- Aim to squat to a comfortable depth without compromising form.
Sit Squat Alternatives
Tags
squat
legs
thighs
strength
bodyweight
beginner