Chair squat
- Movement pattern:
- Squat
- Equipment:
- Bodyweight
- Level:
- Beginner
- Primary muscle:
- Quads
- Also works:
- Glutes
Watch technique video ↗Technique
Stand in front of a chair, sit back until you lightly touch the seat, stand right back up. Control the descent — don't drop.
Common mistakes
Collapsing onto the chair instead of controlling the descent.
Harder option: Wall sit, Pistol squat, Shrimp squat, Wall-bar assisted squat, Wall-bar assisted pistol squat
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