Squat with pulse
A squat with two small pulses at the bottom that keeps your thighs and glutes working for longer.
IntermediateNo equipmentLow impactSuggested: 12 reps
How to do it
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms forward.
- Lower into a squat until your thighs are about parallel to the floor.
- Rise a few inches and sink back down twice, staying low.
- Stand all the way up to finish the rep.
Form tips
- Keep the pulses small and controlled.
- Keep your heels down and your chest lifted.
Muscles worked
QuadsGlutesHamstrings
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