Bodyweight Squat
- Main muscle
- Quads
- Also works
- Glutes
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Movement
- Squat · Multi-joint
Equipment
No equipment needed — bodyweight only.
How to do it
- Stand with feet about shoulder-width apart, hands in front of you or lightly behind your head.
- Bend your knees and push your hips back as if sitting into a chair.
- Lower as far as feels comfortable, keeping your chest up and heels on the floor.
- Push through the floor to stand back up.
Beginner tip: Try lightly tapping a chair with your hips to learn a good depth.