Squats

Equipment: Bodyweight

Squats

Description

Squats are a simple and effective exercise to strengthen your lower body. Here are the steps to perform a body weight squat:

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes slightly turned out.
  2. Brace your core and keep your chest up and your back straight.
  3. Bend your knees and push your hips back as if you are sitting on a chair.
  4. Lower yourself until your thighs are parallel to the floor or as low as you can comfortably go.
  5. Pause for a moment and then drive through your heels to stand up.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions or time.

Primary Muscles

  • Gluteus Maximus
  • Quadriceps

Synergistic Muscles

  • Adductor Magnus
  • Soleus

Tips

You can make squats more challenging by adding weight, jumping, or holding a pause at the bottom.