Bodyweight Squat

Use bodyweight to squat. Sit down and stand up with a tall torso. Targets quads, hamstrings, and glutes; no equipment needed and easy to practice form. Builds stronger legs and basic conditioning.

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Basic Info

Primary Muscle Group
Legs
Detailed Muscles
Quadriceps / Hamstrings / Glutes
Equipment
Bodyweight
Also Known As
自重スクワット / エアスクワット / air squat / bodyweight squat

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How to Perform

  1. Set your stance and brace your core.
  2. Bend hips and knees together to lower.
  3. Push through your full foot to stand.

Form Tips

  • Track knees with toes
  • Keep your chest up
  • Keep heels grounded

Pro Tips

  • Warm up hips and ankles before heavier sets.
  • Use safety settings when training with high loads.

Rep Guide

General guidelines. Adjust based on your goal, experience, and condition.

  • Strength: 1-5 reps
  • Hypertrophy: 6-12 reps
  • Endurance: 13-20 reps

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