Beginner exercise

Garland Pose / Deep Squat Hold

Also called Malasana, Yogi Squat

  • Flexibility
  • Range Of Motion And Yoga

Technique

How to perform Garland Pose / Deep Squat Hold

  1. Stand with your feet wider than hip width and turn the toes out to match your hip range.
  2. Bend your knees and lower into a squat while keeping the knees aligned with the toes.
  3. Use a stable support for balance or a folded towel beneath the heels if needed; keep the chest lifted and avoid forcing the knees outward with the elbows.
  4. Hold within a comfortable depth, then press through your feet to stand.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

MuscleScoreRole
Adductor Longus0.8Mobility Target
Adductor Magnus0.8Mobility Target
Gracilis0.8Mobility Target
Soleus0.8Mobility Target
Gluteus Maximus0.6Mobility Target