Potty Squat
A bodyweight squat that sits the hips far back as if onto a low seat, the arms swinging forward for balance.
How to do it
Setup
Standing tall, feet hip-width, arms out to the sides at shoulder height.
Steps
- Sit the hips back and down, swinging the arms forward to shoulder height.
- Stop with the thighs about halfway to level, the chest leaning over the knees.
- Stand back up and open the arms out to the sides.
Common mistakes
Knees shooting forward first: the hips lead the way back. Heels lifting as you sit back: weight over the middle of the foot. Rounding the back to reach forward: long spine; the arms only balance.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale up.
