Supported Squat

Beginner Difficulty

Dynamic Exercise

Muscles Involved

Exercise Performance

Stand up straight with the feet shoulder width apart, or slightly wider. Your arms should be out straight and angled down, holding onto a sturdy object higher than your thighs. Slowly lower yourself down by bending at the hips and the knees, keeping your back as straight as possible, until your hamstrings meet your calves and you cannot descend any further. Pause for a moment, before pushing yourself up using mostly leg power. Try to keep the arms fairly straight. Your heels should remain flat on the floor throughout the exercise.