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Prisoner Squat

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prisoner squat is a calisthenics exercise that primarily targets the quads and to a lesser degree also targets the glutes and hamstrings ...more

prisoner squat is a calisthenics exercise that primarily targets the quads and to a lesser degree also targets the glutes and hamstrings.

Learning proper prisoner squat form is easy with the step by step prisoner squat instructions, prisoner squat tips, and the instructional prisoner squat technique video on this page. prisoner squat is a exercise for those with a beginner level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the prisoner squat video, learn how to do the prisoner squat, and then be sure and browse through the prisoner squat workouts on our workout plans page!

Tips

  1. Keep a natural arch in your back. Look slightly upward when squatting. Do not round your back.
  2. Lower down as far as you can when squatting. Don't let your knees push out. Imagine you are sitting down in a chair and just your butt is going down.

Variations

  1. Jump up off the ground when pushing up from squat.
  2. Place a bench behind you so that your butt touches the bench when squatting down. This will let you know that you have gone down far enough.
  3. Wear a weighted vest.

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  • Force Type: Push
  • Mechanics Type: Compound

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Tips

  1. Keep a natural arch in your back. Look slightly upward when squatting. Do not round your back.
  2. Lower down as far as you can when squatting. Don't let your knees push out. Imagine you are sitting down in a chair and just your butt is going down.

Variations

  1. Jump up off the ground when pushing up from squat.
  2. Place a bench behind you so that your butt touches the bench when squatting down. This will let you know that you have gone down far enough.
  3. Wear a weighted vest.

Types

  • Force Type: Push
  • Mechanics Type: Compound