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Bodyweight Squat

Squat with your own bodyweight.

Bodyweight Squat: correct exercise technique

Benefits

  • Learn the squat anywhere
  • Warm-up for heavier squats

How to do it

  1. Arms forward for balance
  2. Sit back and down
  3. Stand up fully

Common mistakes

  • Heels lifting
  • Knees caving in

Starting prescription

sets
3
reps
15–20
Rest
60 s
Reps in reserve
3

Safety and limitations

  • Knee · Modify
    With a severe knee limitation: lighter load, shorter range, stop if it hurts.

Health & safety

Alternatives

Easier

Programs that use it

3×/week8 weeks

Bodyweight Anywhere 3×

No gym needed: bodyweight and a resistance band, three times a week.

BeginnerGeneral fitness45 min

Your first workout in under three minutes.

Answer a few questions, get your program, and the workout screen is ready for the gym. Runs in your browser: no app store, no install.

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