Squat
Muscle Groups: Glutes, Quads
Squat focuses on Glutes, Quads, with Hamstrings working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Squat with proper form and technique.
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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and extend your arms straight out in front of you for balance.
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Begin to lower your body by bending your knees and pushing your hips back, as if you are sitting down in a chair.
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Continue to lower until your thighs are parallel to the floor, or as deep as comfortable, keeping your chest up and heels on the ground.
- 4
Push through your heels to drive back up to the starting standing position, extending your hips and knees fully.
Secondary Muscles
While Squat primarily targets Glutes, Quads , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hamstrings . 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 Squat, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as 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.
