How to Do Bodyweight Squat To Front Leg

Bodyweight Squat To Front Leg 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 Squat To Front Leg

  1. 01Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and hands behind the head or at the chest.
  2. 02Hinge at the hips and bend the knees until the thighs are parallel to the floor.
  3. 03Drive through the heels to stand while simultaneously lifting one knee toward the chest.
  4. 04Extend the lifted leg straight out in front of the body at hip height.
  5. 05Retract the leg and return the foot to the starting position before beginning the next squat.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Bodyweight Squat To Front Leg

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

If the hips shift horizontally during the kick, focus on keeping the belly button pointing straight ahead throughout the entire repetition.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Bodyweight Squat To Front Leg questions

What muscles does Bodyweight Squat To Front Leg work?

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

How do you do Bodyweight Squat To Front Leg correctly?

Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and hands behind the head or at the chest. Hinge at the hips and bend the knees until the thighs are parallel to the floor. Drive through the heels to stand while simultaneously lifting one knee toward the chest. Extend the lifted leg straight out in front of the body at hip height. Retract the leg and return the foot to the starting position before beginning the next squat.

What is the A90 coach tip for Bodyweight Squat To Front Leg?

If the hips shift horizontally during the kick, focus on keeping the belly button pointing straight ahead throughout the entire repetition.

Is Bodyweight Squat To Front Leg suitable for beginners?

Bodyweight Squat To Front Leg is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Bodyweight Squat To Front Leg?

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

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