Squat Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Gluteus Maximus
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Gluteus Maximus
- Secondary Muscles
- Adductor Magnus, Soleus, Quadriceps
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 4.5
- Alternate Names
- Bodyweight Squat
How to: Squat
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Lower your body by bending your knees and pushing your hips back as if sitting in a chair.
- Go down until your thighs are parallel to the ground.
- Push through your heels to return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Leaning too far forward.
- Not going low enough.
- Allowing knees to collapse inward.
Modifications
- Use a chair for support while performing the squat.
- Perform the squat with a reduced range of motion if necessary.
Tips
- Keep your chest up and back straight throughout the movement.
- Ensure your knees do not go past your toes as you squat down.
- Engage your core muscles for better stability.
Squat Alternatives
Tags
thighs
strength
bodyweight
glutes
quadriceps
beginner