Sit Squats Stretch

The Sit Squats Stretch is a stretching exercise. It primarily targets the quadriceps, with the abductors, glutes, and hamstrings working as secondary muscles. Suitable for beginners.

Primary Muscles

quadriceps

Secondary Muscles

abductors glutes hamstrings

Level

beginner

Mechanic

none

Equipment

none

Category

stretching
Sit Squats Stretch - Step 0 Sit Squats Stretch - Step 1

Instructions

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. This will be your starting position.
  2. Begin the movement by flexing your knees and hips, sitting back with your hips.
  3. Continue 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.

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