Full Squat Mobility

A deep squat designed to improve hip, knee, and ankle range of motion. It serves as a warm-up and restorative movement for the lower body.

Exercise Details

Level: Beginner
Body Area: lower
Type: squat
Mechanics: Compound

Required Equipment

Bodyweight-only

Target Muscle Groups

Primary

Quads

Secondary

Glutes

Setup

Stand with a slightly wider-than-shoulder-width stance. Maintain an upright chest.

Instructions

1. Lower your hips as deep as possible, ideally below parallel.
2. Keep your heels on the ground.
3. Use your elbows to gently push your knees outward.
4. Hold the bottom position for a stretch.
5. Drive through the midfoot to stand.

Common Mistakes

1. Heels lifting off the floor.
2. Rounding the lower back.
3. Knees caving in.

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