Squat - Instructions, Variations & Alternatives
Muscles involved
Section titled “Muscles involved”- Quadriceps
- Glutes
- Hamstrings
- Adductors
- Lower back
- Calves
Also known as
Section titled “Also known as”- Back Squat
- Standard Squat
- Parallel Squat
- Bodybuilding Squat
How to perform
Section titled “How to perform”
Squat - Starting position
Squat - Muscle Under Tension
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Set up & Starting position (standing)
Stand with feet hip-width apart or slightly wider and feet parallel or toes slightly turned outward. -
Eccentric phase
Keeping your back straight, slowly lower your body down bending your hips and knees as if you were going to sit down. Squat down until your thighs are parallel with the floor. -
Concentric phase
Push through your heels to return to the initial position and repeat.