How to do the squat hold stretch

Instructions for squat hold:

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes angled slightly outward.
Keep your back straight and heels on the ground and bend your knees until your thighs are parallel with the floor.
Hold the position.

What does squat hold help with?

Strength

What areas does squat hold exercise?

Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Glutes, Calves

How is squat hold performed?

Isometrics

When should you avoid squat hold?

High Blood Pressure, Heart Condition

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