deep squat

Hips below knees

A deep squat is a squat position where the hips descend below knee level, bringing the body as low as possible while keeping the feet flat on the ground.

Common in weightlifting, yoga, and many non-Western cultures as a resting position: She dropped into a deep squat to examine the plant.

Also called a full squat or Asian squat.

exercise

glutes

Posterior muscle group

mobility · hip · ankle · strength · calisthenics · bodyweight · reps · sets · form · technique

cultural

traditional

Following long-held customs

conversation · mealtime · cooking · village · market · streetside

resting

sitting

Being in seated posture

stance · relaxation · waiting · pausing · grounding · hips · ankles · heels · flatfoot · comfortable

Categories
Opposites
depth of knee/hip flexion

deep squatstanding

Position, physical or social

upright stance

body position relative to ground

deep squatstanding tall

Remaining proudly upright

standing upright · upright posture · erect posture · locked out · standing position

squat depth

deep squatbox squat

Squatting to seated pause

knee bend

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G