Exercises / Beginner
Weighted squat
- Quadriceps
- Glutes
- Hamstrings
Available on Calisteniapp for iOS and Android.
- Level
- Beginner
- Muscles
- 3
- Equipment
- Weight
01 / Steps
How to do it
Perform a weighted squat.
Use a weight that is challenging but not excessive.
Break the ninety degrees when lowering and fully extend the legs when rising to complete a full repetition.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Quadriceps
Glutes
Hamstrings
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength25
- Explosivity0
- Technique25
- Cardio10
- Mobility20
Sessions
Sessions with this exercise
Calisteniapp workouts that include this movement.
Intermediate
At Home With Weight Intermediate
Triceps ∙ Upper Chest ∙ Lower Chest ∙ Quadriceps
34 min · 5 exercises
Intermediate
Weighted Fullbody Intermediate
Biceps ∙ Lats ∙ Triceps ∙ Anterior Deltoid
26 min · 4 exercises
Intermediate
Hermes Weighted Squat
Quadriceps ∙ Glutes ∙ Hamstrings ∙ Calves
64 min · 3 exercises
Intermediate
Weighted Legs Superset Intermediate
Quadriceps ∙ Glutes ∙ Hamstrings ∙ Calves
9 min · 3 exercises
Intermediate
Weighted Upperbody Intermediate
Biceps ∙ Lats ∙ Triceps ∙ Anterior Deltoid
26 min · 4 exercises
Intermediate
Weighted Legs Around The World
Biceps ∙ Lats ∙ Triceps ∙ Anterior Deltoid
7 min · 4 exercises
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