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BODYWEIGHT SQUAT

Bodyweight squat. The entry-level squat pattern. No load, full depth, perfect mechanics.

MOVEMENT GUIDE

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HOW TO PERFORM

  1. 1

    Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, toes turned out slightly.

  2. 2

    Arms extended forward for balance.

  3. 3

    Descend by pushing the knees out and sitting back.

  4. 4

    Reach full depth — hip crease below the top of the knee.

  5. 5

    Drive through the floor to stand.

THE STANDARD

Full depth required. Hip crease below the top of the knee. No partial reps.

COACHING CUES

Hip crease below parallel at the bottomDrive through heels on the ascentKeep chest tall throughoutKnees track over toes

COMMON MISTAKES

  • Knees caving inward.

  • Heels rising.

  • Partial depth.

SCALING / SUBSTITUTIONS

  • Squat to a box or chair.

  • Hold a pole for balance.

300WOD APPLICATION

The bodyweight squat is the Foundation entry point for the squat pattern.

300WOD STANDARDS

Foundation✓
Hoplite
Elite
Spartan

EQUIPMENT

Bodyweight

MUSCLES

Primary

QuadricepsGlutes

Secondary

HamstringsAbs / Core
Bodyweight Squat — 300WOD Exercise Library