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Sit Squats

Exercise Data

Type: Stretching
Main Muscle Worked: Quadriceps
Other Muscles: Abductors, Glutes, Hamstrings
Equipment: None
Mechanics Type: N/A
Level: Beginner
Sport: No
Force: N/A
Stretch Type:


5.8

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Sit Squats Guide

Main Muscle: Quadriceps

  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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Tip: Sit Squats

Exercise Rating
8/10

Aug 30, 2011 9:24 AM: I haven't seen a variation for this: remain on the way down, freeze and remain on that position for 20 to 30 seconds. This is an incredible hard exercise without the need of movement or any equipment.

secuva BodyStats
Height:
5 '8" (1.75m)
Weight:
165 lbs
Up 5.9 lbs
Bodyfat:
20.0 %
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