Full Squat Mobility
Description
Improved range of motion and flexibility in the hips, knees, and ankles through performing full squats with proper form and technique. This exercise can also help improve overall lower body strength and stability.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Full Squat Mobility Instructions
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes pointing forward.
- Slowly lower your body down into a squat position, keeping your heels on the ground.
- Place your elbows inside your knees and use your elbows to push your knees outwards.
- Hold this position for 10-15 seconds, then slowly stand back up.
- Repeat this exercise for 10-15 repetitions.
Full Squat Mobility Form & Visual
Full Squat Mobility Benefits
- Increases flexibility and mobility in the hips, knees, and ankles
- Improves range of motion in the lower body
- Strengthens the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and core muscles
- Improves balance and stability
- Can help prevent injuries in the lower body
- Can improve overall athletic performance
Full Squat Mobility Muscles Worked
- Quadriceps
- Glutes
- Hamstrings
- Calves
- Core
Full Squat Mobility Variations & Alternatives
- Assisted full squat
- Full squat with a pause at the bottom
- Full squat with a resistance band around the knees
- Full squat with a weight plate held in front of the chest
- Full squat with a barbell on the back
- Full squat with a kettlebell held in front of the chest
- Full squat with a medicine ball held in front of the chest
- Full squat with a dumbbell held in each hand
- Full squat with a stability ball against the wall
- Full squat with a TRX suspension trainer
