Exercise Detail

potty squat

The potty squat is a bodyweight exercise that targets the abs while also engaging the quadriceps and glutes. It involves squatting down as if sitting on a chair, maintaining a straight back and upright chest, and then returning to a standing position.

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Equipment

Body Weight

Instructions

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointing slightly outward.
Lower your body down by bending your knees and pushing your hips back as if you were sitting on a chair.
Keep your chest up and your back straight throughout the movement.
Lower yourself until your thighs are parallel to the ground or as low as you can comfortably go.
Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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