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🦵 Full Bodyweight Squats

Full Bodyweight Squats are an advanced knee exercise that targets the quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, and core. Full-depth squat to build lower body strength. They're used to build strength and stability and support general conditioning. Below is how to perform Full Bodyweight Squats with correct form, plus the benefits, common mistakes, and how many reps to aim for.

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Benefits of the Full Bodyweight Squats

  • Strengthens and activates the quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, and core
  • Improves strength
  • Improves stability
  • Great for general conditioning and everyday strength
  • Can be done at home with no equipment
  • Performed standing, so it's easy to set up

How to do the Full Bodyweight Squats

  1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly out
  2. Sit back and down as if sitting in a chair
  3. Lower until thighs are parallel to floor (or as deep as comfort allows)
  4. Drive through heels to stand

How many reps & sets

A common starting point is 3 sets of 15 reps. Progress gradually and stop if you feel sharp pain.

Form tips

  • Chest up, core braced
  • Knees track over toes
  • Full range of motion

Muscles worked

Quadriceps, Glutes, Hamstrings, Core

When to be cautious

  • Acute knee pain
  • Recent surgery without clearance

Who should do the Full Bodyweight Squats?

Full Bodyweight Squats are well suited to advanced exercisers looking to strengthen the knee and improve strength and stability as part of general conditioning.

Full Bodyweight Squats — FAQ

What muscles do Full Bodyweight Squats work?
Full Bodyweight Squats primarily target the quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, and core.
How many sets and reps of Full Bodyweight Squats should I do?
A common starting point is 3 sets of 15 reps. Progress gradually and stop if you feel sharp pain.
Do I need equipment for Full Bodyweight Squats?
No — Full Bodyweight Squats need no equipment and can be done at home.
When should I avoid Full Bodyweight Squats?
Take care or skip them if you have: acute knee pain and recent surgery without clearance. When in doubt, check with your physiotherapist.
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