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Bodyweight squat: how to do it with good form

The bodyweight squat is the foundation of all leg training and can be done anywhere.

How to do it

  1. 1

    Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly out.

  2. 2

    Reach your arms forward for balance and brace your stomach.

  3. 3

    Sit back and down until your thighs are at least parallel to the floor.

  4. 4

    Drive up through the whole foot to standing.

Common mistakes

  • Knees caving in.
  • Heels lifting.
  • Only going partway down.

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