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Potty Squat

Category
Waist
Equipment
Body Weight
Target
Abs

The potty squat trains a deep squatting hold in a position similar to how humans naturally squatted before chairs became standard, building ankle and hip mobility as much as raw strength. It's frequently used as a mobility restoration drill rather than a loaded strength exercise.

How to Do the Potty Squat

  1. Stand feet shoulder-width apart, toes turned slightly outward.
  2. Bend your knees and push your hips back as though sitting into a chair, lowering your body.
  3. Keep your chest lifted and back straight the entire time.
  4. Descend until your thighs are parallel to the floor, or as far as feels comfortable.
  5. Pause briefly at the bottom, then press through your heels to stand back up.
  6. Execute the desired number of reps with smooth cadence and consistent focus on the abs.

Calorie Burn & Set Tracker

Sets
3
Reps / Set
10
Active Timer
00:00
Estimated Burn
0 kcal

Muscles Worked

The Potty Squat primarily targets the Abs, with Quadriceps as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Glutes.

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FAQ

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