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Bodyweight Squat

Exercise Data

Type: Strength
Main Muscle Worked: Quadriceps
Other Muscles: Glutes, Hamstrings
Equipment: Body Only
Mechanics Type: Compound
Level: Beginner
Sport: No
Force: N/A
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Bodyweight Squat Guide

Main Muscle: Quadriceps

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. You can place your hands behind your head. This will be your starting position.
  2. Begin the movement by flexing your knees and hips, sitting back with your hips.
  3. Continue down to full depth if you are able,and quickly reverse the motion until you return to the starting position. As you squat, keep your head and chest up and push your knees out.



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rvegas

Review: Bodyweight Squat

Exercise Rating
10/10

Apr 15, 2012 8:38 PM: During my wrestling days we had to do 400 - 600 just for a warm up. Really gets your legs in shape and is good cardio

rvegas BodyStats
Height:
5 '9" (1.75m)
Weight:
190 lbs
Down 70.0 lbs
Bodyfat:
20.0 %
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kingsovereign

Review: Bodyweight Squat

Exercise Rating
10/10

Oct 4, 2011 8:12 AM: great workout

kingsovereign BodyStats
Height:
5 '10" (1.78m)
Weight:
155 lbs
Bodyfat:
5.5 %
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