半蹲

The half squat is a squat variation where you lower your hips to about a 90-degree knee bend, focusing on building leg strength with less range of motion than a full squat.

Instructions:

• Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly pointed out.

• Brace your core and keep your chest upright.

• Push your hips back and bend your knees until they reach about 90 degrees.

• Keep your weight evenly distributed on your heels and midfoot.

• Push through your heels to return to the starting position.

Common mistakes:

• Letting your knees cave inward.

• Leaning too far forward with your torso.

• Lifting your heels off the ground.

• Not engaging your core throughout the movement.