Bodyweight Squat

The Bodyweight Squat primarily works the Gluteus Maximus, Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, with secondary activation of the Adductor Magnus, Erector Spinae, Gluteus Maximus, Rectus Femoris, Soleus and stabilizer support from the Gluteus Medius, Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis. It is a bodyweight compound exercise at beginner difficulty.

Squat down using your own body weight with feet shoulder-width apart.

EquipmentBodyweight
DifficultyBeginner
TypeCompound
MovementSquat
ForcePush
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryGluteus Maximus, Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis
SecondaryAdductor Magnus, Erector Spinae, Gluteus Maximus, Rectus Femoris, Soleus

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Stand with arms extended forward. Execution: Squat down by bending hips back while allowing knees to bend forward slightly, keeping back straight and knees pointed same direction as feet.Descend until thighs are just past parallel to floor. Squat up by extending knees and hips until legs are straight. Return and repeat. Comments: Keep head facing forward, back straight, chest high, and feet flat on surface with equal distribution of weight through forefoot and heel. Knees should point same direction as feet throughout movement. Arms positioned forward allows torso to be positioned more upright. SeeSquat Analysis.

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