Bodyweight Pivot Squat Press
The Bodyweight Pivot Squat Press is a compound exercise that mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the shoulders, core and hamstrings. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Bodyweight Pivot Squat Press Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Glutes (gluteus maximus)
Secondary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Hamstrings
How to do the Bodyweight Pivot Squat Press
Setup and Position
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, hands held close to your chest in a neutral position.
Movement
Perform a standard squat by shifting your hips back and lowering your body as if sitting into a chair, ensuring your chest stays upright.
As you return to the standing position, drive upward and simultaneously reach both arms straight overhead.
Engage your core throughout the movement to maintain stability.
Return to the starting position with hands back at your chest as you initiate the next squat.
Bodyweight Pivot Squat Press FAQs
What muscles does the Bodyweight Pivot Squat Press work?
The Bodyweight Pivot Squat Press mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the shoulders, core and hamstrings. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris and gluteus maximus.
What equipment do you need for the Bodyweight Pivot Squat Press?
None. The Bodyweight Pivot Squat Press is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
Is the Bodyweight Pivot Squat Press a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
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