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BODYWEIGHT SQUAT

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

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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

Knees outSit back and downFull depth

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.

MOVEMENT DETAILS

Movement Category
Squat
Movement Type
compound
Equipment
Bodyweight
Primary Muscles
QuadricepsGlutes
Secondary Muscles
HamstringsAbs / Core
Standards
Foundation
Hoplite
Elite
Spartan