Squat regression is a modified version of the squat exercise that is designed to reduce the difficulty and make the movement more accessible for people that are not able to perform a full squat as a result of limited mobility, injury or even a lack of strength.
The squat regression involves making the exercise easier by decreasing your range of motion, adding support or modifying the movement pattern.
Squat regression is great for accommodating limitations, building a foundation and even preventing injury.
By starting with a less challenging version of the squat, people who use squat regression can learn the proper movement mechanics and avoid putting excessive stress on their joints and muscles.
Squat regressions help you build strength and proper movement patterns before you progress to more advanced squat variations, which is important for a beginner or for people that are recovering from injuries.
And by starting with squat regressions which are less challenging than the regular version of the squat, you can learn the proper movement mechanics and avoid putting excessive stress on your joints and your muscles.
Examples of squat regression exercises are Box Squats, Assisted Squats, Split squats, Goblet squats, Elevated squats, Partial squats and Chair squats.
Chair squats is where you use a chair for support which can help you with balance or strength limitations to practice the squat movement.
Partial squats are where you perform squats with a smaller range of motion, like only lowering halfway down, can also be a regression for people with limited strength or limited flexibility.
Elevated squats are when you elevate your heels or use a slant board which can help you with limited ankle mobility to achieve a deeper squat.
Goblet squats is when you hold a weight in front of your chest, which can help improve your core stability and make the squat more accessible.
Split squats is when you perform squats with one leg in front of the other which can reduce your overall balance and strength requirements of your exercise.
Assisted squats are when you use a suspension trainer or hold onto a support which can help you with balance or strength limitations to perform the squat.