Strengthen Legs with Squat & Reach

Squat & Reach

Rep Range

8-20

Hints

Begin with your feet hip-width apart and toes facing forward. Stand tall with arms extended overhead and hands together. As you descend into the squat, push your hips back, maintaining an upright chest. At the bottom of the squat, reach down to touch the floor with your fingertips. Powerfully push through your heels and return to the starting position, raising your hands overhead.

Common Mistakes

Avoid letting your knees go beyond your toes during the squat. Ensure you maintain a straight back throughout the movement, avoiding any rounding. Also, be cautious to keep the weight primarily in your heels, ensuring your heels don't lift off the ground.

Breathing

Inhale as you lower into the squat and touch the floor. Exhale as you stand back up, reaching your arms overhead.

Muscle Focus

Primary Muscles

Quads, Glutes, Shoulders

Secondary Muscles

Hamstrings, Adductors, Erector Spinae

Tertiary Muscles

Core, Calves