Bodyweight Squat with Trunk Rotation
Build lower-body strength and core mobility with this dynamic combo. Squat deep, then rotate your torso on the way up to improve functional balance and spinal flexibility. No equipment needed.
The Bodyweight Squat with Trunk Rotation is a compound exercise that mainly works the quads, glutes & hips and core, with help from the hamstrings. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Bodyweight Squat with Trunk Rotation Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Glutes (gluteus maximus); Obliques
Secondary
Hamstrings
How to do the Bodyweight Squat with Trunk Rotation
Setup
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
Place hands together in front of your chest or at your sides.
Movement
Squat: Lower your hips down and back as if sitting into an invisible chair, keeping your chest up and knees aligned with your toes.
Rise: Drive through your heels to return to a standing position.
Rotate: Immediately upon standing, rotate your torso and upper body to one side. Pivot your feet slightly to allow for range of motion while maintaining core engagement.
Repeat: Return to center, perform another squat, and then rotate to the opposite side.
Bodyweight Squat with Trunk Rotation FAQs
What muscles does the Bodyweight Squat with Trunk Rotation work?
The Bodyweight Squat with Trunk Rotation mainly works the quads, glutes & hips and core, with help from the hamstrings. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris, gluteus maximus and obliques.
What equipment do you need for the Bodyweight Squat with Trunk Rotation?
None. The Bodyweight Squat with Trunk Rotation is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
Is the Bodyweight Squat with Trunk Rotation 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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