Sandbag Bear Hug Squat
Muscle Groups: Glutes, Quads, Shoulders
Sandbag Bear Hug Squat focuses on Glutes, Quads, Shoulders, with Biceps, Forearm, Hamstrings, Lats, Chest working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Sandbag Bear Hug Squat with proper form and technique.
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Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a sandbag against your chest with both arms in a bear hug position.
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Lower your body by bending your knees and pushing your hips back, keeping your chest up and the sandbag close to your body.
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Go down until your thighs are parallel to the floor, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Sandbag Bear Hug Squat safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your back straight and avoid rounding your shoulders to prevent injury.
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Ensure your knees track over your toes and do not cave inward as you squat.
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Engage your core throughout the movement to maintain stability.
Secondary Muscles
While Sandbag Bear Hug Squat primarily targets Glutes, Quads, Shoulders , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Biceps, Forearm, Hamstrings, Lats, Chest . 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 Sandbag Bear Hug Squat, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Sandbag Bear Hug 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.
