Quads · Body weight · Beginner
How to do Quads (Bodyweight Squat)
A bodyweight squat exercise primarily targeting the quadriceps, with secondary activation of the hamstrings and glutes. This movement is fundamental for lower body strength and can be performed without equipment.
- Primary muscle
- Quads
- Also works
- Hamstrings and Glutes
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Beginner
- Category
- Legs
How to do Quads (Bodyweight Squat), step by step
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Lower your body by bending your knees and pushing your hips back as if sitting on a chair.
- Keep your chest up and your back straight.
- Lower yourself until your thighs are parallel to the ground.
- Push through your heels to return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Quads (Bodyweight Squat) works your quads as the main mover, with help from your hamstrings and glutes.
Track Quads (Bodyweight Squat) in SPLYT
Quads (Bodyweight Squat) is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
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