Squat

Primary Muscles

  • Quadriceps
  • Hamstrings
  • Gluteals

Stabilizers/ Assistors

  • Spinal Erectors
  • Adductors

Set-up & Execution

Stand with your feet at shoulder width, with feet flat and firmly planted. Keep your eyes forward as you sit back and bend your knees. Squat down as low as possible with flat feet, and low back erect. Press your feet into the floor to stand back up, maintaining tall posture throughout the entire movement.

Common Errors

  • Shifting weight too far forward onto balls of feet
  • Knees collapsing to the inside
  • Rounding spine

Progressions/ Regressions

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Variations

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Considerations

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