Legs
Bodyweight Squat
Bodyweight
Beginner
Squat
This guide is for general fitness education only. Stop if you feel pain and consult a qualified professional for injuries or medical concerns.
How to Do Bodyweight Squat
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
Push hips back and bend knees.
Lower until thighs are near parallel.
Drive through heels to stand.
Push hips back and bend knees.
Lower until thighs are near parallel.
Drive through heels to stand.
Benefits
- ✓ Strengthens legs
- ✓ Improves mobility
- ✓ Supports fat loss workouts
Common Mistakes
Knees collapsing inward.
Heels lifting.
Rounding the back.
Heels lifting.
Rounding the back.
Safety Tips
Keep knees in line with toes.
Move slowly.
Use a chair if balance is difficult.
Move slowly.
Use a chair if balance is difficult.
Variations
- • Goblet Squat
- • Jump Squat
- • Split Squat
Alternatives
- • Leg Press
- • Lunges
Progressions
- • Goblet Squat
- • Barbell Squat
Regressions
- • Chair Squat
- • Box Squat