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Bodyweight Squat

Main muscle
Quadriceps
Muscle group
Legs
Equipment
Bodyweight

How to do it

  1. 1Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly turned out.
  2. 2Push your hips back and bend your knees to lower down.
  3. 3Keep your chest up and heels planted throughout the descent.
  4. 4Lower until your thighs are at least parallel to the floor.
  5. 5Drive through your heels to stand back up.

Coaching cues

  • Chest up throughout
  • Heels stay planted
  • Drive through heels

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