Deep Squat Hold

What it is

Sitting at the bottom of a squat with the heels down and the chest up. It improves ankle, hip and back mobility. Hold onto something if needed.

Technique tips

• Feet shoulder-width, toes slightly out
• Sit as low as you can
• Keep the heels down
• Push the knees out with the elbows

How to track your progress

Log the hold time of each set. Straddly keeps your best hold for this exercise and tells you when you beat it, so a two-second gain does not go unnoticed.