Narrow Squat

Description:

A Narrow Squat is a variation of an air squat and is a fundamental leg strengthening exercise.  The narrow squat mainly targets the quads, an important muscle group that is necessary for even the simplest movements – from stepping out of the car to getting off our office chairs.  Despite its simple movement, air squats will surely get your major leg muscles firing.

 

Process:

  • begin with feet together with toes pointed slightly outward
  • engage core and slightly stick chest out by bringing shoulder blades down and in
  • bend knees and simultaneously push bottom out as if sitting in a chair
  • keep weight on heels and ensure that knees stay behind toes
  • descend body until quads are parallel to the ground and bring arms in front to keep balance
  • extend legs to return to starting position and squeeze the glutes at the top

Skill Progression

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Narrow Squat

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