Bodyweight Half-Squat
Build leg strength at home! The bodyweight half-squat is perfect for beginners and requires no equipment. A simple, effective workout!
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly pointed out, and arms straight out in front of you for balance.
2. Engage your core and keep your chest up as you begin to bend at the knees and hips, lowering your body as if sitting back into a chair.
3. Lower yourself down until your thighs are approximately parallel to the floor or just above; this is the half squat position as depicted in the images.
4. Make sure to keep your knees in line with your feet and do not let them cave inward.
5. Push through your heels and engage your quads to raise your body back up to the starting position.
6. Squeeze your glutes at the top of the movement before starting the next repetition.
Remember to maintain good posture and move in a controlled manner throughout the exercise to maximize effectiveness and minimize the risk of injury.
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