Potty Squat with Support
Description
The potty squat with support is a deep squat mobility drill performed while holding onto a fixed object such as a pole, doorway, or rack. The support allows you to relax fully into the deep squat position. It is excellent for opening the hips, ankles, and groin.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Potty Squat with Support Instructions
- Stand facing a sturdy pole, doorframe, or squat rack.
- Position your feet wider than shoulder-width with toes pointed slightly out.
- Reach forward and grip the support with both hands.
- Brace your core and keep your chest up.
- Squat down by sitting your hips back and lowering between your feet.
- Continue down until your hips are below your knees.
- Use the support to stay balanced and pull yourself deeper.
- Hold the deep squat and breathe, then stand back up using the support.
Potty Squat with Support Form & Visual
Potty Squat with Support Benefits
- Opens the hips and ankles
- Loosens the groin and adductors
- Improves squat depth
- Useful for mobility and warm-up
- Easy to scale with support
Potty Squat with Support Muscles Worked
- Hips
- Adductors
- Quadriceps
- Calves
Potty Squat with Support Variations & Alternatives
- Deep Squat Hold
- Goblet Squat
- Cossack Squats
- Bound Angle Pose
- Single Leg Squat With Support
