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StrengthBeginner

Squat

Equipment:Body Only
Type:Compound
Force:Push

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Quadriceps

Secondary

Glutes, Hamstrings, Calves

Video Tutorial

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointing slightly outward.

  2. 2

    Keep your chest up, shoulders back, and core engaged.

  3. 3

    Extend arms forward for balance or place hands on hips/behind head.

  4. 4

    Initiate movement by pushing hips back and bending knees simultaneously, as if sitting in a chair.

  5. 5

    Lower until thighs are parallel to the floor or deeper, keeping back straight and weight in heels.

  6. 6

    Ensure knees track in line with toes.

  7. 7

    Push through heels to return to the starting position, fully extending hips and knees.

  8. 8

    Repeat for desired repetitions.