Assisted Squat
The Assisted Squat is the most basic progression for those working to increase their hip mobility for a full squat, as well as glute and quad strength.
- Type Of Exercise: Strength
- Muscles: Quadriceps, Glutes, Hips, Hamstrings
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Equipment: Other
Assisted Squat
- Begin standing within arm's reach of a stable object that you can use for light support.
- Place with your feet just outside of hip-width, get a firm grip on your support object, and prepare to squat down.
- Bend at your knees to initiate the squat.
- As you lower down sit back and use your arms to help keep your knees roughly over your ankles.
- Be sure your knees do not collapse inside of your feet at any point.
- When your thighs reach parallel to the floor, pause momentarily.
- Squat back up, still using your arms as necessary, and repeat for reps.
- Exercise: Full Squat
- Type of Exercise: Strength
- Muscles: Quadriceps, Glutes, Hips, Hamstrings
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Equipment: Body Only
- Exercise: Elevated Deck Squat
- Type of Exercise: Strength
- Muscles: Quadriceps, Glutes, Hips, Hamstrings
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Equipment: Elevated Surface
