Demo & instructions
Chair Squat
Also known as: Sit-to-Stand, Box Squat (Bodyweight), Chair Sit-Down Squat
Instructions
A squat down to a chair, bench or box, touching it lightly before standing back up. The seat gives a clear depth target and a safety net, so it is the friendliest place to learn the squat.
- Movement
- Squat
- Type
- Compound
- Level
- Beginner
- Typical range
- 8–25 reps
Setup
- 1Stand in front of a sturdy chair with your feet about shoulder-width apart and toes turned slightly out.
- 2Reach the arms forward at shoulder height for balance.
Execution
- 1Push the hips back and bend the knees to lower yourself toward the seat.
- 2Touch the chair lightly without fully sitting down, keeping the weight in the whole foot.
- 3Drive through the feet to stand tall again.
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Training use
Strength
Muscle building
Endurance
Conditioning
