Intermediate
Figure Four Squats
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
Figure Four Squats is an excellent squats variation that primarily targets your glutes, hamstrings, quads, and core. This is also a great workout to enhance balance and coordination.
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Stand on one leg and cross the other ankle over the supporting leg above the knee. -
Step 2
Bring your hips back and bend your supporting leg into a squat. Stretch your arms in front of you as you lower. Return to a standing position.
Muscle Groups
Figure Four Squats targets Abs, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads as seen below.
Exercise Tips
- Try not to start the squat by pushing your knee forward; push your hips back first.
- Do not let the knee of the supporting leg bend inward.
- Don't let the heel of your foot lose contact with the ground while squatting.
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