Full Squat
The Full Squat is a squat variation that draw's the athlete's buttocks just above the ground. Some hip mobility is necessary as there shouldn't be any room left between the hamstring and calf at the lowest point.
- Type Of Exercise: Strength
- Muscles: Quadriceps, Glutes, Hips, Hamstrings
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Equipment: Body Only
Full Squat
- Begin standing upright with your feet just outside of hip-width; you may turn your toes out slightly if that feels more comfortable.
- Bend at your knees to initiate the squat.
- Reach forward for counterbalance if necessary and pay close attention to your knees as you lower down.
- Aim to keep them moving forward over roughly the middle of your foot; do not allow them to cave inward, inside of your big toes.
- Keep your core engaged and lower down until your hamstrings come into full contact with your calves.
- Pause momentarily, stand back up, and repeat for reps.
- Exercise: Assisted Squat
- Type of Exercise: Strength
- Muscles: Quadriceps, Glutes, Hips, Hamstrings
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Equipment: Other
- Exercise: Elevated Deck Squat
- Type of Exercise: Strength
- Muscles: Quadriceps, Glutes, Hips, Hamstrings
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Equipment: Elevated Surface
