How to Do Bodyweight Pulse Squat

Bodyweight Pulse Squat is a quads exercise using bodyweight, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Quads

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Bodyweight Pulse Squat

  1. 01Stand with feet slightly wider than hips and toes pointed slightly outward.
  2. 02Lower the hips until the thighs are parallel to the floor.
  3. 03Rise up only three inches and immediately sink back down into the deep squat.
  4. 04Perform the prescribed number of pulses before standing back up to the start.
  5. 05Keep the chest lifted and weight centered over the mid-foot throughout the pulses.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Bodyweight Pulse Squat

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Quads Extends the knee, driving squats, lunges and jumps.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Maintain the bottom position of the squat and avoid standing up fully to keep tension on the quadriceps.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Bodyweight Pulse Squat questions

What muscles does Bodyweight Pulse Squat work?

Bodyweight Pulse Squat is catalogued as a quads exercise in A90 Training Club, with the quads as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Bodyweight Pulse Squat correctly?

Stand with feet slightly wider than hips and toes pointed slightly outward. Lower the hips until the thighs are parallel to the floor. Rise up only three inches and immediately sink back down into the deep squat. Perform the prescribed number of pulses before standing back up to the start. Keep the chest lifted and weight centered over the mid-foot throughout the pulses.

What is the A90 coach tip for Bodyweight Pulse Squat?

Maintain the bottom position of the squat and avoid standing up fully to keep tension on the quadriceps.

Is Bodyweight Pulse Squat suitable for beginners?

Bodyweight Pulse Squat is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Bodyweight Pulse Squat?

No. Bodyweight Pulse Squat is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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