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Chair pose

A standing squat hold that builds strength in your thighs, glutes and back while your arms reach overhead.

BeginnerNo equipmentLow impactSuggested: 30 sec

How to do it

  1. Stand with your feet together or hip-width apart.
  2. Bend your knees and send your hips back as if you are sitting into a chair.
  3. Reach your arms up alongside your ears with your palms facing each other.
  4. Keep your weight toward your heels and your knees in line with your toes.
  5. Hold and breathe, then press through your feet to stand back up.

Form tips

  • Draw your lower belly in so your lower back does not over-arch.
  • Sink only as low as you can while keeping your heels on the floor.

Muscles worked

Neck: not workedTraps: not workedShoulders: moderateChest: not workedBiceps: not workedForearms: not workedAbs: moderateObliques: not workedHip flexors: not workedOuter hips: not workedQuads: strongInner thighs: not workedCalves: not workedFrontNeck: not workedTraps: not workedShoulders: moderateUpper back: not workedLats: not workedLower back: not workedTriceps: not workedForearms: not workedOuter hips: not workedGlutes: moderateHamstrings: not workedCalves: not workedBack
LightModerateStrong
QuadsGlutesShouldersAbs

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