The bear squat, also called loaded beast, is one of my favorite exercises for developing lower body flexibility and building stronger ankles. The bodyweight exercise is a horizontal squat that torches the quad muscles while engaging your core and upper body.
I program the muscle-torching move during bodyweight workouts and as a mobility exercise for the lower body. While performing the squat, the horizontal body position engages the whole body and can have a lower impact on the joints for those with limited mobility during squats.
