Sit Squats

Instructions

1. Stand in front of a chair with feet shoulder-width apart.
2. Brace your core and push your hips back.
3. Lower down until you lightly sit on the chair.
4. Pause briefly with your chest up and feet planted.
5. Drive through your heels and stand back up.

Benefits

• Builds stronger legs for daily movement
• Makes standing up easier
• Improves squat confidence
• Supports balance and control

Key Points

• Keep your chest up
• Push your hips back
• Keep your knees tracking over toes
• Drive through your heels
• Control the lowering phase

Common Mistakes

• Dropping onto the chair
• Knees caving inward
• Heels lifting off the floor
• Leaning too far forward
• Using momentum to stand