Chair Squat

A solid move for building leg strength without overcomplicating things. Sit back toward the chair, keep your paws steady, and drive through your heels to stand tall. Great for bears easing into squats or looking to refine their form.

Instructions

1. Start by standing in front of a chair with your feet shoulder-width apart.
2. Slowly bend your knees and lower your body towards the chair as if you are going to sit down.
3. Keep your back straight and your chest up as you lower yourself.
4. Lightly touch the chair with your glutes, then stand back up to the starting position.
5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Benefits

• Improves lower body strength.
• Enhances balance and stability.
• Reduces risk of injury by ensuring proper squat form.

Key Points

• Keep your knees behind your toes.
• Maintain a straight back.
• Engage your core throughout the movement.
• Use a chair height that allows you to maintain proper form.

Common Mistakes

• Letting knees go past the toes.
• Rounding the lower back.
• Not engaging the core.
• Using a chair that is too high or too low.