A weighted squat is a compound lower-body exercise that targets the glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. It involves holding a weight while performing a squat, increasing resistance and intensity.
Also Works
QuadricepsHamstringsCalves
How to Perform
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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointing slightly outward.
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Hold a weight in front of your chest or on your shoulders.
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Engage your core and keep your chest up as you lower your hips down and back, as if sitting into a chair.
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Lower until your thighs are parallel to the ground, or as low as you can comfortably go.
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Push through your heels to stand back up, squeezing your glutes at the top.