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Supported Full Squat

Also called assisted full squat, full squat with support.

Supported Full Squat: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Stand holding a sturdy support in front of you. Bend your knees and hips to lower into a full squat, then push through your legs to stand back up.

Body region
Knee
Position
Standing
Equipment
Support
Recovery phase
Mid recovery
Purpose
Strengthening

Used in home programs for

  • Deconditioning / Functional Restoration
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Hip Replacement
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Replacement
  • Partial Knee Replacement (Unicompartmental)

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