Sit squats are a fantastic exercise for targeting the muscles in your lower body, particularly your quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes. To perform a sit squat, start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart. Lower your body down as if you were sitting in a chair, while keeping your chest up and your weight in your heels. Aim to lower down until your thighs are parallel to the ground, and then push through your heels to return to the starting position.
To maximize the benefits of this exercise, focus on maintaining proper form throughout each rep. Engage your core to support your lower back, and keep your knees aligned with your toes as you lower down. Additionally, be sure to breathe steadily throughout the movement, inhaling as you lower and exhaling as you push through your heels to stand back up.
For this workout, aim to complete 3 sets of 20 reps. Choose a weight or resistance level that allows you to perform the exercise with proper form while still feeling challenged by the final few reps of each set. Remember to warm up before starting your sets and stretch your lower body after completing them to prevent muscle soreness.