A beginner stretching exercise done using just your bodyweight that mainly works the quadriceps, with help from the abductors, glutes and hamstrings. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. This will be your starting position. Begin the movement by flexing your knees and hips, sitting back with your hips.
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Primary
Quadriceps
Secondary
Abductors, Glutes, Hamstrings
Equipment
None
Level
beginner
Sit Squats demonstration
Sit Squats, starting positionSit Squats, finishing position
How to Perform
1Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. This will be your starting position.
2Begin the movement by flexing your knees and hips, sitting back with your hips.
3Continue until you have squatted a portion of the way down, but are above parallel, and quickly reverse the motion until you return to the starting position. Repeat for 5-10 repetitions.
Video Tutorial
Tips & Common Mistakes
•Focus on controlled movements rather than speed or momentum
•Maintain proper breathing - exhale during the exertion phase
•Start with lighter weight to master the form before progressing
•This is a great exercise for beginners - focus on form over reps
