How to do the Shrimp Squat, step by step
- Stand on one leg and grab your other foot behind you with your hand.
- Torso leaning slightly forward, free arm reaching forward.
- Bend your standing leg until your back knee touches the floor.
- Return to standing without pushing off.
Common mistakes and how to fix them
- Knee slams downlower under control and put a mat underneath.
- Losing balancereach your arm farther forward.
How to scale the Shrimp Squat
If you can't do the movement cleanly yet or the workout is too heavy, use one of these variations:
- Don't hold the rear foot
- Lower your knee onto an elevated surface
Also known as
Shrimp
These descriptions are general guidance and don't replace a coach. Have someone at your box show you new movements, and stop if anything hurts.