Braced Squat

Primary muscles
Quads, Glutes
Secondary muscles
Hamstrings, Lower back, Abs
Equipment
Weighted
Movement pattern
Squat

Steps

  1. 1 Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a plate with both hands extended in front of your chest.
  2. 2 Keeping your chest up, bend your knees and hips to lower your body into a deep squat.
  3. 3 Continue lowering until your thighs are parallel to the floor or deeper, maintaining the plate position.
  4. 4 Drive through your heels to extend your knees and hips, returning to the standing starting position.

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