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Bodyweight Squat

The unloaded squat — arms reach forward as a counterbalance while the hips sit down between the heels. The pattern every loaded squat is built on.

  • Category: Warm-up and main circuit
  • Type: Bodyweight squat
  • Targets: Quadriceps, glutes, mobility
  • Prescription: 3 × 1520, or 10 slow reps as a warm-up

Setup

Stand with feet shoulder-width, toes slightly turned out, arms relaxed at your sides.

Execution

  1. Reach the arms forward as the hips sit down and back.
  2. Descend as deep as comfortable — thighs at least parallel — heels flat.
  3. Stand back up tall and let the arms drop.

Cues

  • Knees track over the toes the whole way down and up.
  • Chest up; the arms reaching forward keep you from tipping.
  • Slow down — a three-second descent teaches control.

Common Mistakes

  • Heels lifting at the bottom.
  • Knees diving inward.
  • Shallow, quick bouncing instead of full, controlled reps.

Progression

Slow the tempo, pause at the bottom, then load the pattern with the Goblet Squat.