Exercises / Intermediate
Explosive weighted squats
- Calves
- Glutes
- Hamstrings
- Lumbar
- Quadriceps
Available on Calisteniapp for iOS and Android.
- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 5
- Equipment
- Weight
01 / Steps
How to do it
Utilize a dumbbell, kettlebell, weighted vest, or similar to add extra weight and perform a squat, lowering to 90 degrees and explosively jumping back up.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Calves
Glutes
Hamstrings
Lumbar
Quadriceps
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength35
- Explosivity35
- Technique25
- Cardio20
- Mobility20
Sessions
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