Side Bench Squat
The lateral squat without load, the hips sitting onto a bench behind at each side; the bench marks the depth.
How to do it
Setup
A bench behind, feet far apart, toes forward, hands clasped at the chest.
Steps
- Sit over one leg until the hips touch the bench.
- Keep both feet flat, the other leg long.
- Push up and move across to the other leg.
Common mistakes
Stepping the feet between sides: the stance stays wide and still. Knee diving past the toes: sit back to the bench. Straight leg's heel lifting: press it down.
Breathing
Inhale sitting in, exhale shifting up.
