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Exercise 3132 · REF b63ZzGe

Potty Squat With Support exercise animation

Potty Squat With Support

Category
Upper Legs
Equipment
Body Weight
Target
Glutes

Adding support to the potty squat — holding onto something stable — lets you focus purely on sinking into a deep squat position without worrying about balance, which is useful for anyone whose ankle or hip mobility isn't yet good enough to hold the position unassisted.

How to Do the Potty Squat With Support

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointing slightly outward.
  2. Hold onto a stable support, such as a chair or wall, for balance.
  3. Lower your body down into a squat position by bending your knees and pushing your hips back.
  4. Keep your chest up and your back straight throughout the movement.
  5. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Potty Squat With Support primarily targets the Glutes, with Quadriceps as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Hamstrings, Calves.

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have body weight? These target the same glutes with different equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Potty Squat With Support work?
The Potty Squat With Support primarily targets the glutes, with the quadriceps and hamstrings, calves assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Potty Squat With Support?
The Potty Squat With Support is done with no equipment — just body weight.
What's a good alternative to the Potty Squat With Support?
If you don't have access to the space or setup it needs, the Assisted Lying Glutes Stretch targets the same glutes using assisted instead.