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Quads

Bodyweight Squat

CompoundBeginner

How to do it

Sit down between your hips, chest up, knees track over toes.

Muscles

Primary

Quads, Glutes

Secondary

Adductors

Steps to perform

  1. 1Stand with feet shoulder-width, arms forward for balance.
  2. 2Sit back and down until thighs are parallel.
  3. 3Stand back up.

Equipment

Bodyweight only

Alternatives

Barbell Back Squat

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Leg Press

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Smith Machine Squat

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Goblet Squat

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Hack Squat

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