Deep squat hold
Also called Resting squat, Asian squat, Malasana
The deep squat hold is a hold at the bottom of a squat. You sink down with your heels on the floor and stay there. It trains your quads and glutes, with help from your calves, hamstrings and abs, and it works on ankle and hip mobility. It is a natural resting position that many people lose, and practice brings it back. Press your knees out with your elbows and keep your chest up. If your heels lift, hold on to a support.
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How to do it
- Stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart, toes turned out slightly.
- Sink into a deep squat with your heels on the floor.
- Press your knees out with your elbows and lift your chest.
- Stay down and breathe steadily for your set time.
Form tips
- Feet about shoulder-width, toes slightly out.
- Sink into a deep squat with your heels down.
- Chest up, elbows pressing your knees out.
Common mistake
- Letting your heels lift as you tip forward.