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Bodyweight Squat
Bodyweight Squat is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointing slightly outward.
Step 2. Keep your chest up and core engaged, arms can be extended for balance.
Step 3. Lower your hips back and down as if sitting in a chair, keeping knees aligned with toes.
Step 4. Squat until thighs are parallel to the floor, then drive through heels to stand back up.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
glutes
Secondary muscles
quadricepshamstringscalves
Primary body parts
thighsglutes
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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