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squat hold — video demonstration

Squat hold: step-by-step guide with video, three form cues, common mistakes and how many reps to start with. Beginner bodyweight glutes exercise, no equipment.

watch for these things

  • Spread the floor with your feet so your knees stay pushed out over your toes.
  • Keep your weight spread across heel, big toe and little toe of each foot like a tripod.
  • Brace your abs as if about to laugh, keeping your lower back from arching.

→ full squat hold guide — step-by-step instructions, muscles worked & all form tips

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