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Bodyweight Squat Exercise

Bodyweight Squat is a Beginner Strength exercise using Body Only for Quadriceps. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. You can place your hands behind you...

Beginner Body Only Quadriceps
Bodyweight Squat exercise form

Exercise Details

Category
Strength
Level
Beginner
Equipment
Body Only
Force
Push
Mechanic
Compound
Primary muscles
Quadriceps
Secondary muscles
Glutes, Hamstrings

How to Do Bodyweight Squat

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. You can place your hands behind your head. This will be your starting position.
  2. Begin the movement by flexing your knees and hips, sitting back with your hips.
  3. Continue down to full depth if you are able,and quickly reverse the motion until you return to the starting position. As you squat, keep your head and chest up and push your knees out.