Mini-squat

Weight-bearing exercise for the trunk and lower extremity, involving the back extensor, gluteal, hamstring and quadriceps muscles.

  • standing, spine neutral, maintaining proper foot position and lower extremity alignment
  • gently “spread the floor” to create some lateral hip stability
  • keeping the spine neutral “hinge” or flex at the hips while bending the knees and sitting back into the pelvis
  • only work within the comfortable range
  • return to the start position
  • repeat as needed