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Bench-Supported Bodyweight Squat

Also: potty squat with support

Main
Glutes
Secondary
QuadricepsHamstringsCalves
Equipment
Body weightBench
Level
Beginner
Movement
Squat

How to do it

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, toes pointing slightly outward.
  2. Hold onto a stable support, such as a chair or wall, for balance.
  3. Lower your body down into a squat position by bending your knees and pushing your hips back.
  4. Keep your chest up and your back straight throughout the movement.
  5. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Exercise data: exercises-dataset (MIT) by Hasan Emir Yıldırım