Strengthen Legs with Seated Squats

Seated Squats

Rep Range

8-20

Hints

Begin by standing in front of a sturdy, armless chair, feet shoulder-width apart. Cross your arms over your chest, with each hand touching the opposite shoulder. Push your hips back and start bending your knees, lowering your body towards the chair. Control your descent so you lightly touch or sit on the chair without fully resting. Engage your glutes and thighs, pressing through your heels to return to the standing position.

Common Mistakes

Dropping quickly onto the chair instead of controlling the movement. Allowing the knees to move too far past the toes. Rounding the back or leaning too much forward.

Breathing

Inhale as you lower your body towards the chair. Exhale as you stand back up.

Muscle Focus

Primary Muscles

Quads, Glutes

Secondary Muscles

Hamstrings, Adductors, Erector Spinae

Tertiary Muscles

Core, Calves