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Beginner Quads Glutes Core

Bodyweight Squat

A foundational lower-body movement for building strength, teaching control, and improving confidence in nearly every beginner HIIT workout.

Equipment

Bodyweight

How to do it

  1. Stand with feet about shoulder width apart
  2. Brace your core and keep your chest tall
  3. Sit the hips down and back
  4. Drive through the whole foot to stand

Common mistakes

  • Letting the chest collapse forward
  • Rushing depth without tension
  • Driving through the toes only

Modifications

  • Use a box or chair target
  • Hold onto a stable support for balance

Use the squat to build movement quality before adding more speed or load. Good reps help every other lower-body interval feel cleaner.