Mobility exercise
Deep Squat Breathing
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A supported deep squat with slow 360 breathing to improve squat mobility and comfort in the bottom position.
How to perform it
Lower into the bottom of a comfortable bodyweight squat.
Place your elbows inside your knees to help hold the position.
Inhale through your nose, expanding through your whole torso.
Hold briefly, exhale slowly, and repeat.
Coaching cues
- Find a depth you can hold comfortably
- Elbows gently press the knees out
- Expand front, sides and back on the inhale
- Stay relaxed
Make it easier
Hold a stable support or sit onto a low step.
Make it harder
Progress to the loaded deep squat hold.
What it trains
Squat mobilityHip mobilityBreathingAnkle mobility
Programming
5–8 slow breaths, 2–3 rounds.
General educational content, not individualized medical care. Use pain-free ranges and seek qualified guidance for injury, health, pregnancy or recovery concerns.
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