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Bodyweight Squat

Bodyweight Squat: Quadriceps.

Primary muscles
Quadriceps
Secondary muscles
Glutes, Hamstrings
Equipment
Bodyweight
Difficulty
Beginner
Category
Strength
Mechanic
Compound
Force
Push

Movement notes

  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.
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