Squat m Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Gluteus Maximus
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Gluteus Maximus
- Secondary Muscles
- Quadriceps, Adductor Magnus, Soleus
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 4.5
- Alternate Names
- Bodyweight Squat
How to: Squat m
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Lower your body by bending your knees and hips.
- Keep your chest up and back straight.
- Go down until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
- Push through your heels to return to the starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Letting knees collapse inward.
- Bending forward excessively.
- Not squatting low enough.
Modifications
- Perform the squat on a chair or bench for assistance.
- Use resistance bands for added support.
Tips
- Keep your knees in line with your toes.
- Engage your core to maintain balance.
- Lower down as if sitting back into a chair.
Squat m Alternatives
Tags
thighs
glutes
squat
bodyweight
strength
fitness