Bodyweight Wide Hand Together Squat
Strengthen legs & glutes with this bodyweight squat. Wider stance, hands together – a simple tweak for a new challenge!
The Bodyweight Wide Hand Together Squat is a compound exercise that mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the hamstrings and core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Bodyweight Wide Hand Together Squat Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Glutes (gluteus maximus)
Secondary
Hamstrings; Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Bodyweight Wide Hand Together Squat Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Bodyweight Wide Hand Together Squat
Starting Position:
Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart. Your toes should be pointed slightly outward.
Bring your hands together in front of your chest in a prayer or "namaste" position.
Squatting Movement:
Engage your core and keep your chest up.
Begin to lower your body by bending at the hips and knees, pushing your hips back as if sitting in a chair.
Keep your weight distributed evenly on your feet, focusing on keeping your heels on the ground.
Depth of the Squat:
Lower yourself until your thighs are at least parallel to the ground. If you can go lower comfortably, do so, but ensure you maintain good form.
Keep your knees aligned with your toes and avoid letting them cave inward.
Return to Starting Position:
Press through your heels to stand back up, straightening your legs and returning to the starting position.
Ensure that your back remains straight and your chest stays lifted throughout the movement.
Repetitions:
Start with 10-15 repetitions and gradually increase as you become more comfortable with the movement.
Tips:
Breathe in as you lower into the squat and breathe out as you push back up.
Focus on maintaining good form rather than speed.
If you're having trouble with balance, try squatting next to a wall or chair for support.
Bodyweight Wide Hand Together Squat FAQs
What muscles does the Bodyweight Wide Hand Together Squat work?
The Bodyweight Wide Hand Together Squat mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the hamstrings and core. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris and gluteus maximus.
What equipment do you need for the Bodyweight Wide Hand Together Squat?
None. The Bodyweight Wide Hand Together Squat is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
Is the Bodyweight Wide Hand Together Squat a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Bodyweight Wide Hand Together Squat go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Bodyweight Wide Hand Together Squat variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Bodyweight Squat, Bodyweight Full-Squat with Overhead Press, Bodyweight Hold Squat and Close-Stance Squat.
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