Inhale Exhale
The Inhale Exhale mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the hamstrings and back. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Inhale Exhale Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Glutes (gluteus maximus)
Secondary
Hamstrings; Lats (latissimus dorsi)
How to do the Inhale Exhale
Setup
Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointed slightly outward.
Movement Pattern
Starting Position: Stand tall with arms crossed overhead, reaching high towards the ceiling. Inhale as you hold this position.
Squat Down: As you exhale, lower your hips into a deep, wide-stance squat. Keep your chest up and your knees aligned with your toes.
Forward Fold: As you continue the downward motion, fold your torso forward towards the ground. Bring your arms down and across your chest/shoulders, hugging yourself in the bottom position.
Return: Inhale and reverse the motion, extending your legs to return to the starting standing position while simultaneously lifting your arms back overhead to the crossed position.
Key Tips
Keep the movement fluid, linking your breath to the action.
Ensure your heels remain flat on the ground throughout the squat.
Inhale Exhale FAQs
What muscles does the Inhale Exhale work?
The Inhale Exhale mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the hamstrings and back. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris and gluteus maximus.
What equipment do you need for the Inhale Exhale?
None. The Inhale Exhale is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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