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Bodyweight Squat

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Bodyweight Squat — Body Weight Quadriceps exercise demonstration
Bodyweight Squat — Body Weight Quadriceps exercise demonstration
Body part
Upper Legs
Target
Quadriceps
Equipment
Body Weight
Secondary
Glutes, Hamstrings

Instructions

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. You can place your hands behind your head. This will be your starting position.
  2. 2Begin the movement by flexing your knees and hips, sitting back with your hips.
  3. 3Continue down to full depth if you are able,and quickly reverse the motion until you return to the starting position. As you squat, keep your head and chest up and push your knees out.

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