Half Squat Side Reach
Description
The half squat side reach holds a half-squat position while alternately reaching each hand down toward the same-side foot. The legs hold an isometric squat while the obliques and side core do dynamic work. It is a useful warm-up or conditioning move that combines lower body and core training.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Half Squat Side Reach Instructions
- Stand with feet wider than shoulder-width and toes pointed slightly out.
- Lower into a half squat with thighs at a 45-degree angle to the floor.
- Keep your chest up and back flat.
- Hold the half squat position throughout.
- Reach your right hand down to your right foot, bending sideways at the waist.
- Return to upright while staying in the half squat.
- Reach your left hand down to your left foot.
- Continue alternating sides.
Half Squat Side Reach Form & Visual
Half Squat Side Reach Benefits
- Combines leg and core work
- Builds isometric leg strength
- Hits the obliques and side core
- Useful as a warm-up or finisher
- No equipment required
- Improves squat endurance
Half Squat Side Reach Muscles Worked
- Quadriceps
- Gluteus maximus
- Obliques
- Adductors
Half Squat Side Reach Variations & Alternatives
- Side Bend
- Goblet Squat
- Sumo Squat
- Cossack Squat
