Intermediate
Suitcase Squats
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
Suitcase Squats is a good lower body and core strength exercise. It primarily focuses on quads and hamstrings.
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Hold a dumbbell in one hand and stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly apart. -
Step 2
Bring your hips back and squat down until your thighs are at least parallel to the floor, keeping your heels on the floor, your chest up, and your knees out. Keep your weight on your side. Pause and return to the starting position.
Muscle Groups
Suitcase Squats targets Abs, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads as seen below.
Exercise Tips
- Don't let your heels lose contact with the floor as you squat.
- Don't let your knees bend inward.
- Don't let your torso rotate or lean to one side.
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