How to do it
Brace your abs hard as if expecting a punch for the whole hold.
- 1
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Lower into a squat position until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
- 3
Hold this position, ensuring your knees are in line with your toes and your back is straight.
- 4
Maintain the squat hold for the desired duration.
- 5
Stand back up to the starting position.
Expert tip
Maintain tension in your quads and hamstrings throughout the hold to maximize muscle activation.
Common mistakes
- ✕Knees collapsing inward during the hold
- ✕Heels lifting off the floor mid-hold
- ✕Hips drifting above knee level