Exercises / Beginner
Miners
- Quadriceps
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- Level
- Beginner
- Muscles
- 1
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
Get into a squat position, with the back of your elbows resting on your knees.
Extend your legs so that your hands move towards your feet.
Return to the starting position to complete one repetition.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Quadriceps
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength15
- Explosivity0
- Technique25
- Cardio15
- Mobility25
Sessions
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