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Bodyweight squat

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Bodyweight squat: start of the movement
1 · start
Bodyweight squat: end of the movement
2 · end
Muscles worked
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Primary: quads, glutes

Correct technique

  1. 1Feet shoulder-width apart, arms in front of you.
  2. 2Hips back and down.
  3. 3Knees in line with your toes.
  4. 4Push yourself up.
Breathing: Breathe into your belly and brace before descending, breathe out at the top.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Heels lifting.
  • ✕Bending the torso forward.

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