Squat
Intermediate (6/10)Reformer
Position: StandingEnergy: 5/10~45s
Cueing
Find length first; coordinate breath with movement; keep transitions smooth; quality over quantity.
Anatomy & Muscles
PrimarySecondary
Primary Muscles
Rectus AbdominisExternal Obliques
Secondary Muscles
Internal ObliquesTransverse AbdominisSternocleidomastoid
Regressions
Reduce range of motion; keep head down; bend knees; use lighter springs/support; slow tempo. | Perform prep version (e.g., tabletop legs, assisted arms, shorter lever).
Progressions
Deeper squat; single leg; add arms overhead.
Common Errors
Knees caving inward; heels lifting; spine collapsing.
Contraindications
- Lumbar Disc Hernia
- Osteoporosis (Flexion Risk)
- Shoulder Sensitivity
- Wrist Sensitivity
