Deep squat hold
How to do the Deep squat hold: full step-by-step instructions, muscles worked (Legs, Glutes), equipment (Bodyweight) and a two-frame demo. Free to read, from the Setline exercise catalog.
How to do it
- 1
Stand with feet a little wider than your hips, toes turned out slightly.
- 2
Sink into the deepest squat you can keep with heels down.
- 3
Hold a doorframe or heavy furniture if your balance needs it.
- 4
Press your elbows into your inner knees and sit tall.
- 5
Breathe slowly and let your hips settle lower over time.
In a Setline session: 2 sets of 45s.
Questions
What equipment do I need for the Deep squat hold?
The Deep squat hold uses: Bodyweight.
Which muscles does the Deep squat hold work?
The Deep squat hold works: Legs, Glutes.
How many sets and reps for the Deep squat hold?
In Setline sessions the Deep squat hold is programmed as 2 sets of 45s.
Which Setline styles include the Deep squat hold?
The Deep squat hold appears in: Mobility & Recovery, Yoga & Stretch.
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