Deep Squat Hold

Q: What muscles does Deep Squat Hold work?

Deep Squat Hold primarily trains Quadriceps, Calves, Glutes and Abs. LIFTAG tags each set to those muscle groups so weekly volume and body-part splits stay honest.

Q: Which gym machines can I use for Deep Squat Hold?

Deep Squat Hold is mapped to Functional Zone (Bodyweight & Core) in the LIFTAG catalog. At a partner gym the tag on those machines opens this exercise with setup notes ready to log.

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Use the elbows inside the knees only for gentle positional feedback, not to force the joints wider. The deep-squat hold exposes the ankles, knees, and hips to a sustained squat range while the legs and trunk maintain posture; it can assess or practise a position but does not automatically create lasting mobility.

IN THE APP

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Scan the machine's QR tag and this exercise opens ready to log: sets, rest timer, PRs, and your whole progression for Deep Squat Hold.

FOUND ON THESE MACHINES

Functional Zone (Bodyweight & Core)

HOW TO DO DEEP SQUAT HOLD

Stand in a comfortable squat stance and lower between the legs until you reach the deepest position you can hold with the whole feet grounded.
Keep the knees tracking with the toes, trunk controlled, and breathing relaxed.
Hold a stable support or place the heels on a small wedge to regress, and stop at pinching or joint pain.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I log Deep Squat Hold in LIFTAG?

Open Deep Squat Hold in LIFTAG, or tap the NFC tag / scan the QR code on the machine at a partner gym. Log each working set as time. The rest timer starts after you save the set, and PRs plus estimated 1RM update automatically.

What muscles does Deep Squat Hold work?

Which gym machines can I use for Deep Squat Hold?