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Gym, legs

Bodyweight squat

The foundation of leg strength. Sit back and down as if into a chair, then stand tall.

Level
Beginner
Type
Reps
Session
Timed, counts reps
Camera
Side view
Start trainingUses your camera. Video stays on your device.

Set up your camera

Phone at hip height, about 3 metres away, filming you from the side.

Your whole body, head to feet, needs to be in the picture. The coach will remind you if it can't see you.

Skill path

  1. Bodyweight squatYou are here
  2. Goblet squatNext
  3. Barbell back squatNext

How to do it

  1. 1Feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly out.
  2. 2Push your hips back and bend your knees.
  3. 3Keep your chest up and your heels on the floor.
  4. 4Sit until your thighs are level with the floor.
  5. 5Drive through your heels to stand up tall.

What the coach watches for

  • Too shallow

    Sit lower, until your thighs are level with the floor.

  • Chest falling forward

    Keep your chest up and push your hips back, not down.

  • Rushing

    Take about 2 seconds down and 1 second up.