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Quadriceps · Beginner

Prisoner Squat

Squat-pattern drill for leg strength, depth control, and stable foot pressure.

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Prisoner Squat demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

QuadricepsGlutesHamstringsCore

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × reps

3 × 12

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Stand with the feet in a comfortable squat stance and place the fingertips lightly behind the head.
  2. 02Open the elbows, lift the chest, and brace the trunk without pulling on the neck.
  3. 03Sit the hips down and back as the knees bend and track in line with the toes.
  4. 04Descend as far as you can while keeping the heels grounded and torso controlled.
  5. 05Drive through both feet to stand tall without letting the chest collapse forward.

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