Half Squat Side Reach (female)

Half Squat Side Reach demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart
  • 2Lower your body into a half squat position
  • 3Reach your right hand towards your left foot
  • 4Switch sides and reach your left hand towards your right foot
  • 5Repeat the reaching for desired reps

Tips:

  • Make sure your eyes follow the direction of your reach to engage obliques
  • Ensure your knee does not pass your toes when squatting
  • Engage your core while reaching to work transverse abdominis
  • Exhale while reaching and inhale when returning to the original position

Half Squat Side Reach Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs