Quads (Bodyweight Squat) demonstration
Equipmentbody weight
Difficultybeginner
quadsupper legs

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.

Step-by-Step Form & Technique

  1. 1.Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. 2.Lower your body by bending your knees and pushing your hips back as if sitting on a chair.
  3. 3.Keep your chest up and your back straight.
  4. 4.Lower yourself until your thighs are parallel to the ground.
  5. 5.Push through your heels to return to the starting position.
  6. 6.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Secondary Muscles

hamstringsglutes

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