SQUAT STRETCH
How To Perform Deep Squat Stretches
Simply squatting down and holding a stretch can help to open up the inner thighs, loosen a tight back and improve ankle mobility. This stretches the inner thighs, glutes, calves and back. Can be used as a warm up, cooldown, or as a mobility exercise on its own.
Level/Difficulty: Beginner to Advanced
Muscle Group(s): adductors, glutes, calves, lower back
Equipment: none
Exercise groups: Lower Body Exercises, Full Body Exercises, Lower Body Exercises, Core Strengthening Exercises, Upper Body Exercises, Posture Strengthening Exercises
Coaching Cues:
Squat as low as possible, try to keep heels on floor, open hips, hold the stretch for up to 1min, breathe well
Before starting:
You can elevate your heels on a small book/wedge, or hold a counterweight to make the depth a little bit easier and keep you upright. As well, holding onto a bannister or pillar can assist you if you have trouble squatting low. This can also be done barefoot to really feel and sense where your mobility may be limited.
To start, position your feet wider than the hips and bend the knees to squat down.
Hold this position and breathe to relax the muscles.
You can shift your weight side to side, or you can also use the elbows to open the knees/hips, and/or rotate the arms up and back one at a time to lengthen the back muscles.
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