Bodyweight Squat (male)

Bodyweight Squat demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart, arms hanging loosely by your sides
  • 2Lower your body by bending your knees until your thighs are nearly parallel to the floor
  • 3Keep your core engaged and back straight
  • 4Push yourself upwards to the starting position
  • 5Repeat for the set number of repetitions

Tips:

  • Keep weight on your heels throughout the motion
  • Do not allow your knees to move past your toes while descending
  • Ensure your knees are pointing in the same direction as your toes
  • Keep your back straight during the squat to avoid injury

Bodyweight Squat Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs