Squat Sit to Reach

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Difficulty to master: medium

Stand with feet shoulder-width apart. Lower into a squat, keeping knees behind toes. Reach arms forward, then stand up, extending arms overhead. Repeat smoothly.

An illustration showing a person doing a squat sit to reach.
#Info – Squat Sit to Reach
To maximize benefits from the Squat Sit to Reach exercise, focus on maintaining proper form. Avoid letting your knees cave inward and keep your chest up to prevent back strain. Engage your core throughout the movement for stability. For beginners, use a chair for support as you develop strength and flexibility. Advanced users can add a light dumbbell for increased resistance. This exercise improves lower body strength, flexibility, and balance. Incorporate dynamic stretches beforehand to enhance range of motion. Progress gradually, ensuring quality over quantity to prevent injury.

#Equipment required

Chair, light dumbbell

#Muscles involved

Quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, core muscles.

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