Bodyweight squat
A compound exercise for the quads and glutes, with help from the adductors. Equipment: no equipment.
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How to do it
- Setup: Feet shoulder width, arms forward for balance.
- Sit between the heels
- Chest up
- Stand tall
Muscles worked
Equipment
None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.
Alternatives
Exercises that train the same main muscles. See all bodyweight squat alternatives.
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