Beginner
Bodyweight Squat
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
Bodyweight Squat builds your lower-body muscles that specifically activate muscles like the hamstrings, quadriceps, glutes, and calf muscles. Doing squats can help you prepare for other strength-training exercises like deadlifts.
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Stand as high as possible, feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly apart. Place your hands on your hips to help keep your balance. -
Step 2
Lower your hips and sit until your thighs are parallel to the floor. -
Step 3
Pause, then move your heels and lift your body back to the starting position, squeezing your glutes at the top of the movement.
Muscle Groups
Bodyweight Squat targets Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads as seen below.
Exercise Tips
- Don't let your knees slide over your toes as you descend.
- Don't lean too far forward.
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