squatting position

Knees bent low

A squatting position is a posture where the knees are deeply bent and the body lowered toward the ground while remaining upright, with weight on the balls of the feet or flat-footed.

Common in exercise, childbirth, and as a resting position in many cultures: She dropped into a squatting position to examine the plant.

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low to the ground · pelvic floor · yoga · bending · flexibility · hip opener · perch · asana · stability · traditional dance · balance training · functional fitness · stance · stoop · hunch · ceremonies · exercise · stretching

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body posture/stance

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Upright bodily posture

upright stance · standing upright · erect posture · standing tall · prone position

verticality/height

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Of imposing height

on tiptoes · lying down · horizontal position

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G