Chair Squat

What is Chair Squat? Chair squat is a lower body exercise that targets the muscles of the thighs, glutes, and lower back. This exercise is a modified version of the traditional squat, making it more accessible for individuals who may have mobility or balance issues.

Chair Squat Tutorial

1. Start by standing in front of a sturdy chair with your feet hip-width apart.
2. Engage your core and keep your chest up as you sit back into a squat position, lowering your body towards the chair.
3. Lower yourself until your glutes lightly touch the chair, then push through your heels to stand back up to the starting position.
4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common Mistakes

• Allowing the knees to cave inwards during the squat.

• Leaning too far forward, putting strain on the lower back. - Not engaging the core muscles, leading to poor form.

• Using the chair for leverage to stand up, rather than relying on leg strength.

Tips for Better Results

• Focus on maintaining proper form throughout the exercise.

• Keep the weight in your heels to target the glutes and hamstrings. - Control the descent and ascent of the squat to maximize muscle engagement.

• Breathe consistently throughout the movement to help stabilize your core.

Muscles Worked

• Quadriceps - Hamstrings - Glutes - Lower back