Holding Squat
A wide-stance squat with the hands clasped at the chest, held still at the bottom before standing back up.
How to do it
Setup
Feet wider than the shoulders, toes turned out, hands clasped in front of the chest.
Steps
- Squat down until the thighs are level or below.
- Hold the bottom, the knees pushed out and the chest up.
- Stand up from the hold under control.
Common mistakes
Knees caving in the hold: press them out over the toes. Sinking the chest toward the thighs: keep it lifted. Bouncing out of the bottom: rise from a still position.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale up.
