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Squat pulses alternatives

Machine taken, missing equipment, or something doesn't feel right? These exercises train the same main muscles as the squat pulses, best matches first.

  1. Kettlebell sumo squatTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, needs kettlebells.
  2. Assisted single-leg squatTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, no equipment.
  3. Back squatTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, needs barbell and squat rack.
  4. Ball goblet squatTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, needs medicine ball.
  5. Band front squatTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, needs resistance bands.
  6. Band squatTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, needs resistance bands.
  7. Barbell jump squatTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, needs barbell and squat rack.
  8. Bodyweight box squatTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, needs plyo box or step.
  9. Bodyweight squatTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, no equipment.
  10. Box front squatTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, needs barbell, squat rack and plyo box or step.
  11. Box jumpTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, needs plyo box or step.
  12. Box squatTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, needs barbell, squat rack and plyo box or step.

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