This exercise involves sitting on a chair with a lever and performing squats by pushing down on the lever to engage the leg muscles. It is a low-impact exercise that can be done by people of all fitness levels.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Band
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Targets the chest muscles
- Improves upper body strength
- Increases range of motion in the shoulders
- Helps to improve posture
- Can be modified for different fitness levels
How to perform
- Start by sitting on a chair with your feet flat on the ground and your knees at a 90-degree angle.
- Place a lever or resistance band around your thighs, just above your knees.
- Engage your core and stand up from the chair, pushing through your heels and keeping your knees in line with your toes.
- As you stand up, push your knees out against the resistance of the lever or band.
- Lower yourself back down to the chair, keeping your weight in your heels and your knees in line with your toes.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Glutes
Primary
Hamstrings
Primary
Calves
Secondary
Abs
Secondary