Squat mobility Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Gluteus Maximus
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Body Part
- Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Gluteus Maximus
- Secondary Muscles
- Soleus, Adductor Magnus, Quadriceps, Gastrocnemius
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Squat with Barbell
How to: Squat mobility
- Begin by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding the barbell across your shoulders.
- Initiate the squat by bending your knees and pushing your hips back.
- Lower yourself down until your thighs are parallel to the ground.
- Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Not engaging the core leading to back strain.
- Allowing knees to cave inward during the squat.
- Lifting the heels off the ground.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight or no weight for beginners.
- Perform the squat to a higher bench or box to decrease the depth.
Tips
- Keep your back straight and core engaged throughout the movement.
- Ensure that your knees do not extend past your toes during the squat.
- Lower yourself into the squat as if sitting back into a chair.
Squat mobility Alternatives
Tags
squats
strength
barbell
legs
glutes
fitness