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Chair squat

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Workout of the Week

Called “Chair squat” in this session.

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Sets

3 sets of 8-12 repetitions

Rest

60-90 seconds

Main cue

Reach towards the chair, touch it lightly, then stand through the whole foot.

Easier

Use a higher chair or use your hands lightly for support.

Harder

Hold a safely loaded backpack against your chest.

No written technique is recorded for this exercise in this source yet.

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