1. Home
  2. Exercises
  3. Stalled Squat
Legs

Stalled Squat

A simple yet challenging exercise to build lower body endurance and strength by holding a squat position.

Stalled squats are excellent for building muscle endurance and strength in the quadriceps and glutes.

See all variants of this movement→
How to doTips
Body Part
Legs
Level
Intermediate
Muscles
Quads
Glutes
Modality
Static
Direction
Push
Equipment
Bodyweight
Goal
Endurance
,
Strength

How to do:

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Lower yourself into a squat position, keeping your thighs parallel to the floor.
  3. Keep your back straight and chest lifted.
  4. Hold the squat position for 30-60 seconds.
  5. Slowly stand back up to rest, then repeat.
  6. Perform 3-4 sets.

Tips:

  • Keep your knees aligned with your toes.
  • Avoid letting your knees cave inward.
  • Engage your core to maintain balance.
  • Start with shorter holds and gradually increase the duration.

Similar Exercises

Squat
Front Squat
Bulgarian Split Squat
This page in other languages:
EN - English
ES - Español
ZH - 中文
RU - Русский
DE - Deutsch
PT - Português
FR - Français
AR - العربية
Gym Plus
PlansWorkoutsExercisesAI CoachOnline TrackerLearnBlogPrivacyTerms

©2026 Gym Plus: AI-powered workout tracker.

Gym Plus
PlansWorkoutsExercisesLearn
Sign in