Bodyweight squat
- Strength
- Beginner
- Bodyweight
Muscles worked
Main: Quads · Also: Glutes, Hamstrings
Measured in reps.
How to do it
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly out.
- Sit your hips back and down as if into a chair, chest up.
- Go as low as is comfortable with your heels flat.
- Drive through your feet to stand.
Tip: Keep your knees tracking over your toes.
Take extra care if…
- You have a current problem with your knees. This exercise puts load through it.
General guidance only, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts, and get advice from a doctor or qualified professional if pain continues.