Quads (bodyweight squat)

Quads (bodyweight squat)

Difficulty

Beginner

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Quads

Secondary Muscles

hamstrings, glutes

Equipment

Body weight

Body Part

Upper legs

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.

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.

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.

How to Do the Quads (bodyweight squat)

How to Do the Quads (bodyweight squat)

How to Do the Quads (bodyweight squat)

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

Related Exercises

Related Exercises

Split squats

Front groin kick

Sissy squat

Dumbbell supported squat

Smith chair squat

Front snap kick

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