Deep Squat Holds - Leg Exercise - Fightness MMA

[Exercise – Deep Squat Holds]

1. Stand naturally with your arms hanging at your sides and your feet approximately shoulder width apart.

2. Bend your knees while slowly extending your arms straight out in front of you for balance, bringing your butt as close to the floor as possible while still keeping your heels on the floor for a full range of motion.

3. Hold the bottom position for at least 3 seconds (but up to several minutes), allowing your hips to relax and stretch.

4. Then re-engage your muscles and press back up to the starting position with both legs as you lower your arms. Look towards the ceiling for the duration of the movement.

5. Repeat.

To increase difficulty: Add a weighted vest and/or hold the bottom position of each repetition for longer time periods.

To decrease difficulty: Perform a standard squat with no time hold at the bottom position.