Hold March Squat
The Hold March Squat mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Hold March Squat Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Glutes (gluteus maximus)
Secondary
Obliques; Deep Core (transverse abdominis)
How to do the Hold March Squat
Positioning
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Lower into a squat position, keeping your weight primarily in your heels and your chest up. Hold this squat throughout the movement.
Movement
From the holding squat position, maintain your depth.
Lift one foot off the ground, bringing your knee up towards your chest while balancing on the standing leg.
Lower your foot back to the ground so that both feet are back in the starting squat position.
Immediately lift the opposite foot, performing a march while remaining in the low squat pose.
Continue alternating legs while maintaining a consistent, low torso position throughout.
Hold March Squat FAQs
What muscles does the Hold March Squat work?
The Hold March Squat mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the core. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris and gluteus maximus.
What equipment do you need for the Hold March Squat?
None. The Hold March Squat is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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