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Squat pulses

A isolation exercise for the quads and glutes. Equipment: no equipment.

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Sit into a deep squat, arms forward.
  2. Pulse a few centimetres up and down
  3. Stay low the whole time

Muscles worked

Squat pulses: 3D figure mid-rep with the quads and glutes highlighted

Equipment

None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.

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