potty squat with support

A upper legs exercise targeting the glutes, performed with body weight.

potty squat with support demonstration
potty squat with support — demonstration

Body part

Upper Legs

Equipment

Body Weight

Target muscles

Glutes

Secondary muscles

Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Calves

How to do 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

Primary (target)

Glutes

Secondary

QuadricepsHamstringsCalves

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