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Weighted Counterbalanced Squat

Expert Advice

Use a weight that allows you to squat with proper form and depth while maintaining balance throughout the movement.

How-to-do Steps

  1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a weight in front of your chest with both hands.
  2. Push your hips back and bend your knees to lower into a squat, keeping the weight in front of you for balance.
  3. Keep your chest up and back straight as you descend.
  4. Drive through your heels to return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Details

Primary
Glutes
Glutes40%
Quads
Quads30%
Hamstrings
Hamstrings20%
Secondary
Calves
Calves10%
40%Glutes30%Quads20%Hamstrings10%Calves
Equipment
Weighted
Weighted
Exercise Type
Strength