Braced Squat
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes
Braced Squat focuses on Quads, Glutes, with Hamstrings, Lower Back, Abs working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Braced Squat with proper form and technique.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a plate with both hands extended in front of your chest.
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Keeping your chest up, bend your knees and hips to lower your body into a deep squat.
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Continue lowering until your thighs are parallel to the floor or deeper, maintaining the plate position.
- 4
Drive through your heels to extend your knees and hips, returning to the standing starting position.
Secondary Muscles
While Braced Squat primarily targets Quads, Glutes , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hamstrings, Lower Back, Abs . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Braced Squat, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Braced Squat, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
