Bodyweight squats – how to do it right
Hips back and down, heels stay on the floor.
This is how Stickfreed, our glowing stick figure, shows you the exercise on your TV – here the start, middle and end position. In the app he turns slowly so you can see everything.
How to do it
- Feet shoulder-width.
- Knees track your toes, heels stay down.
- Arms forward for balance.
- Thighs about parallel to the floor.
How long?
In BLOX: 30 seconds on, 10 seconds rest, three rounds.
If something niggles
Knee niggling? Then do Squat to chair instead – BLOX swaps it automatically if you mention it at the start. Stop if it hurts; if you have complaints or pre-existing conditions, check with a doctor or physio first.
In BLOX
Part of these blocks: Warm-up, HIIT, Bodyweight compact, Play & romp, Finisher, Short warm-up, Warm-up (intense). BLOX builds your workout from them – based on your time, energy and how you feel today.
Similar exercises
Side hopsJump sideways over a line on both feet, land softlySide lungesBig step to the side, soft knees, come backButt kicksHeels towards your bum, knees point down