How to Do Bodyweight Pulse Squat Arms To Chest

Bodyweight Pulse Squat Arms To Chest 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 Arms To Chest

  1. 01Stand with feet slightly wider than shoulder-width and cross the arms over the chest.
  2. 02Lower the hips into a deep squat position until the thighs are parallel to the floor or lower.
  3. 03Rise up only 3-5 inches then immediately descend back to the bottom of the squat.
  4. 04Maintain this pulsing movement for the prescribed duration while keeping the weight centered over the mid-foot.
  5. 05Stand fully upright to complete the set after the final pulse.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Bodyweight Pulse Squat Arms To Chest

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

Push the knees outward over the toes during the pulse to prevent valgus collapse and maximize glute medius activation.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Bodyweight Pulse Squat Arms To Chest questions

What muscles does Bodyweight Pulse Squat Arms To Chest work?

Bodyweight Pulse Squat Arms To Chest 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 Arms To Chest correctly?

Stand with feet slightly wider than shoulder-width and cross the arms over the chest. Lower the hips into a deep squat position until the thighs are parallel to the floor or lower. Rise up only 3-5 inches then immediately descend back to the bottom of the squat. Maintain this pulsing movement for the prescribed duration while keeping the weight centered over the mid-foot. Stand fully upright to complete the set after the final pulse.

What is the A90 coach tip for Bodyweight Pulse Squat Arms To Chest?

Push the knees outward over the toes during the pulse to prevent valgus collapse and maximize glute medius activation.

Is Bodyweight Pulse Squat Arms To Chest suitable for beginners?

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

Do you need equipment for Bodyweight Pulse Squat Arms To Chest?

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

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