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01Facts

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Squat is an intermediate multi-joint compound pushing exercise targeting the Quads in the Legs region. Performed using a barbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Glutes, Hamstrings and Core.

02Muscle recruitment

Scored primarily as Legs. Stimulus share across muscles:

LegsSHARE100
CoreSHARE40
BackSHARE30

03Equipment variations

Barbell

Squat

Also called barbell squat, back squat, high-bar squat, low-bar squat

External load · Gym

Smith

Smith Squat

Smith Squat is a beginner multi-joint compound pushing exercise targeting the Quads in the Legs region. Performed using a Smith machine, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Glutes, Hamstrings and Core.

Also called smith machine squat

External load · Gym

Dumbbell

Dumbbell Squat

Dumbbell Squat is an intermediate multi-joint compound pushing exercise targeting the Quads in the Legs region. Performed using dumbbells, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Glutes, Hamstrings and Core.

External load · Home

Bodyweight

Squat

Also called air squat, bodyweight squat

External load · Home

04More leg movements

Add this movement on Home and every set feeds its muscle level automatically.