MOVEMENT GUIDE / CHAIR
Chair squat
Sit back toward a sturdy chair, tap it lightly, then stand tall with feet grounded.
Target muscles
Quadriceps and gluteus maximus; trunk stabilizers assist
Setup
Stand tall with feet stable and choose a range you can control.
Perform the move
Sit back toward a sturdy chair, tap it lightly, then stand tall with feet grounded. Return slowly to the starting position. Keep breathing and stop if the movement causes pain.
Why use it?
Build practical leg strength for getting up, climbing and daily tasks.
Common mistake
Dropping onto the chair instead of controlling the descent.
Alternative
Bodyweight squat
Choose the sit-to-stand demonstration; use a stable chair.
Opens the publisher’s original page. Use your session’s written prescription for sets and repetitions.
Exercise within a comfortable range. Stop if a movement causes pain.
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