PelvisPower

Day 14 · Level 3

The Squat Squeeze

Lift with your legs

Your floor works best when your whole body takes part. The Squat Squeeze connects the floor to your thighs and buttocks, and it is an everyday move in disguise. You squat and stand a hundred times a day without thinking about it.

Stand with your feet a bit wider than your hips. Lower into a comfortable squat as you breathe in, with a Soft Drop. Breathe out, stand up and add a Full Lift as you rise.

The lift happens on the way up, when the work is hardest. Sink back and drop on the way down, when the work is easiest. This is how real life asks your floor to cooperate.

Strong legs and a strong floor make a splendid team. Many women find the move makes them feel solid and powerful, which is a fine feeling to bring into any room, bedroom included.

Squat only as low as feels good. A small squat with a good lift is worth more than a deep one with a clenched face.

Form checkKnees track over your toes, chest stays proud and you rise on the lift. Squat only as low as feels good.

Today's Set

Time
7 minutes.
Position
Standing, feet wider than your hips, toes slightly out, a chair behind you if you like.
Garment
Thin leggings or loose shorts.
Warm-up
Five slow breaths and a Soft Drop.
Move 1, The Squat Squeeze
Lower with a Soft Drop, rise with a Full Lift. Do 10 reps, slowly.
Move 2, Long Holds
5 reps of 8 seconds.
Move 3, The Bridge
8 reps with a Full Lift at the top.
Cool-down
A Soft Drop and a standing forward fold.
Pleasure Dial
2. Feel the strength.
Variation
Hold a light weight or a full water bottle against your chest.
The Log
One line. How low did you squat today?
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