🦵 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.
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
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly out
- Sit back and down as if sitting in a chair
- Lower until thighs are parallel to floor (or as deep as comfort allows)
- 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
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