Exercises / Beginner
Squat
- Quadriceps
- Glutes
- Hamstrings
- Lumbar
Available on Calisteniapp for iOS and Android.

- Level
- Beginner
- Muscles
- 4
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
Place your legs with a slightly wider opening than your shoulders, toes slightly pointing outwards, bend your knees to lower down to 90 degrees and back up. Keep your back straight.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Quadriceps
Glutes
Hamstrings
Lumbar
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength20
- Explosivity0
- Technique15
- Cardio15
- Mobility10
Sessions
Sessions with this exercise
Calisteniapp workouts that include this movement.
Intermediate
7 minutes workout
Biceps ∙ Lats ∙ Triceps ∙ Lower Chest
10 min · 5 exercises
Beginner
Legs killer
Quadriceps ∙ Glutes ∙ Hamstrings ∙ Lumbar
46 min · 6 exercises
Beginner
Home Initiation
Triceps ∙ Lower Chest ∙ Upper Chest ∙ Quadriceps
42 min · 6 exercises
Intermediate
La Gomera - Legs
Quadriceps ∙ Glutes ∙ Hamstrings ∙ Lumbar
42 min · 6 exercises
Intermediate
Galápagos Drop Supersets
Biceps ∙ Lats ∙ Lower Trapezius ∙ Rear Deltoid
83 min · 40 exercises
Intermediate
Home workout - Legs & Abs
Quadriceps ∙ Glutes ∙ Hamstrings ∙ Lumbar
52 min · 6 exercises
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