Exercises / Beginner
Isometric squat
- Quadriceps
- Glutes
Available on Calisteniapp for iOS and Android.

- Level
- Beginner
- Muscles
- 2
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
Get into a squat position with your knees bent to 90 degrees.
Hold for a set amount of time.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Quadriceps
Glutes
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength10
- Explosivity0
- Technique15
- Cardio0
- Mobility15
Sessions
Sessions with this exercise
Calisteniapp workouts that include this movement.
Intermediate
Pistol Squat Preparation
Quadriceps ∙ Glutes ∙ Hamstrings
21 min · 4 exercises
Intermediate
Ginyu HIIT
Quadriceps ∙ Calves ∙ Side Deltoid ∙ Anterior Deltoid
28 min · 12 exercises
Intermediate
Kass Exercises
Triceps ∙ Lower Chest ∙ Upper Chest ∙ Quadriceps
251 min · 30 exercises
Intermediate
Joelus Legs Challenge
Quadriceps ∙ Glutes ∙ Hamstrings ∙ Hip Flexors
16 min · 7 exercises
Beginner
Haily Glutes, Abs and Legs Tabata
Quadriceps ∙ Calves ∙ Hamstrings ∙ Glutes
17 min · 8 exercises
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