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Sit Squat

This squat variation has you sit back onto a bench or box and pause briefly before standing back up, which reinforces proper squat depth and hip-hinge mechanics. It's often used to teach beginners a safe, repeatable squat pattern.

QuadricepsBodyweight
Sit Squat
Primary muscle
Primary: Quadriceps Secondary: Glutes
Equipment
Bodyweight
Category
Quadriceps
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