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Chair pose

Beginner
Quads

Starting position: Stand with feet hip-width apart, arms at your sides. Execution: Lower your hips back and down as if sitting into an imaginary chair while raising your arms overhead, creating a squat-like position that primarily targets the quadriceps.

Find your pose

  1. 01Stand with feet together or hip-width apart.
  2. 02Bend your knees and lower your hips as if sitting in a chair.
  3. 03Raise your arms overhead alongside your ears.
  4. 04Hold, keeping weight in your heels.

Keep in mind

  • Keep knees behind your toes.
  • Engage your core and lengthen your spine.
  • Shift weight into your heels.

Move within a comfortable range and stop if you feel pain. Seek guidance from a qualified professional if you have an injury or health condition.