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Deep Squat Hold

Targets Hips, Ankles.

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Overview

The Deep Squat Hold is a beginner-level mobility exercise that targets hips, ankles and supports back.

  • Builds strength and control in hips, ankles.
  • Trains a fundamental mobility movement pattern used in daily life.

Muscles Worked

Primaryhipsankles
Secondaryback

Breathing

Inhale to prepare, exhale as you ease deeper into the stretch.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Set up for the Deep Squat Hold: {setup}.

  2. 2

    Move slowly through the range of motion, stopping at a gentle stretch.

  3. 3

    Hold the end position briefly while breathing deeply.

  4. 4

    Return to the start and repeat on both sides where applicable.

Tips for perfect form

  • Breathing into the stretch helps the body release.
  • Consistency beats intensity for mobility.

Common Mistakes

  • Bouncing into the stretch.
  • Pushing into sharp pain.

Safety Tips

  • Never force a joint beyond its comfortable range.
  • Ease off if you feel nerve pain or sharp pinching.

Beginner Modification

Shorten the range or use support.

How to Progress

  1. 1.Hold longer or add slight resistance.
  2. 2.Move through a larger range as it opens up.

Variations

Ankle RocksWorld Greatest Stretch

Recommended Sets & Reps

LevelSetsRepsRest
beginner2-38-1260-90s

General guidance — adjust based on your experience and goals.

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