Half squat

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Technique

1. Go down until your thighs are parallel to the ground.
2. Feet stay flat on the ground, with your weight evenly distributed on them.
3. Knees stay out: do not let them cave in when you go down, but pull them out with your glutes (butt muscles). They should be aligned with your toes when going forward.
4. Ideal feet width and angle depends on your body mechanics - play with different positions to see what works best.
5. This is a transition progression towards the Deep squat, which offers more benefits, once you have the strength and flexibility to do it.

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Muscles

Strength

Primary

• Glutes
• Hamstrings
• Quadriceps

Secondary

• Hip adductors
• Pelvis

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Equipment

Ground (standing)

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Appears in

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Progressions

Deep squat

Beginner

Half archer squat

Novice

Jump feet clap

Beginner

Long jump to backward jumps

Novice

Plank squat thrust

Beginner

Side to side jump

Novice

Jumping half squat

Beginner

Deep squat hold

Beginner

Bent-knee calf raise

Novice

Burpee without jump

Novice

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Regressions

Quarter squat

Beginner

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