ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Partial squat

A partial squat is when you bend your knees a little bit but not all the way down like when you sit on a chair. It's like doing a mini-squat. This helps strengthen your leg muscles without putting too much pressure on your knees. It's like practicing how to bend your knees correctly so you can do it better later when you need to do a bigger squat. Think of it like a baby step in learning how to properly squat.