The potty squat is a bodyweight exercise that targets the abs while also engaging the quadriceps and glutes. It involves squatting down as if sitting on a chair, maintaining a straight back and upright chest, and then returning to a standing position.
Also Works
QuadricepsGlutes
How to Perform
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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointing slightly outward.
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Lower your body down by bending your knees and pushing your hips back as if you were sitting on a chair.
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Keep your chest up and your back straight throughout the movement.
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Lower yourself until your thighs are parallel to the ground or as low as you can comfortably go.
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Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Pro Tips
•Sit deep into the squat with your weight in your heels and keep your chest upright.
•Try to hold the bottom position for 2-3 seconds to build mobility and strength in the deep squat.
•Push your knees outward in line with your toes to maintain proper alignment.
Common Mistakes
•Letting the knees cave inward during the descent, which stresses the knee ligaments.
•Rising onto the toes instead of keeping the heels planted, which indicates limited ankle mobility.
•Rounding the lower back at the bottom of the squat, which puts the spine in a vulnerable position.