Partner assisted squat

Muscles

• Gluteus maximus
• Semitendinosus
• Semimembranosus
• Biceps femoris (long)
• Rectus femoris
• Vastus medialis
• Vastus intermedius
• Vastus lateralis

Technique

1. The base sits on the ground with the legs extended and straddled.
2. The flyer stands between the base's legs, facing the base.
3. The base wraps the forearms around the back of the flyer's calves.
4. The flyer squats while the base's forearms act as a counterbalance.

Form tips

1. The flyer engages the Core , Glutes and Quadriceps .
2. The base keeps tension on the flyer's legs without restricting their Knee flexion : keep the forearms just below the knees.

Similar Exercises

• Double squat
• Hip on feet squat
• Hip stand
• Front plank squat
• Shin-to-foot squat

Equipment

• Exercise Partner