Bodyweight squats, illustrated in 3 steps — Stand with feet about hip-width apart.

Hips, Glutes

Bodyweight squats

A simple move for your legs and hips, done standing up. About 35 seconds.

Position: Standing
Equipment: None
Time: About 35 seconds
Works: legs and hips

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How to do bodyweight squats

Set
Stand with feet about hip-width apart.
1
Send your hips back and bend your knees.
2
Pause at a comfortable depth.
3
Press through your feet to stand slowly.

Take care. Use a smaller range if your knees or hips feel uncomfortable.

Gentle movement guidance, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

Illustration adapted from Everkinetic / Workout Guide by Bryl Lim, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.