- Primary muscles
- Quadriceps
- Secondary muscles
- Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings, Lower back
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Category
- Strength
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Force
- Push
Movement notes
- To start out, place both feet shoulder width apart from each other.
- Your hands should be held next to your face for this exercise. This is the starting position.
- Slowly start to bend the knees and lower the legs so that your thighs are parallel to the floor while exhaling.
- Use the heel of your feet to push your body up to the starting position as you exhale.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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