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This isometric exercise is more challenging than you may imagine. Try performing it for one minute.
Major Muscles Worked
- Quadriceps
Other Muscles Worked
- Hamstrings
- Glutes
- Lower Back
Squat Hold Guide
- Stand upright and keep your feet shoulder-width apart. Stretch your hands out in front.
- Bend both knees to get in the squat position and keep your back straight.
- Hold for a few seconds, approximately 15 seconds as it progresses then get back up. Alternatively, you can hold the pose as long as you can.
Trainer’s Tips
- Ensure to keep your back straight and head neutral.
- Ensure to have your core muscles tucked in and tight in order to ensure great muscle engagement.
- If you get easily tired you can swing, in the squat position, a bit to release the tension.
Benefits of the Squat Hold Exercise
This isometric exercise will build and strengthen your leg muscles, especially the quadriceps.
This exercise will boost your mental toughness because it takes a lot of mental strength to hold the pose for long.
You can perform it anywhere.
