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Squat

A movement that lowers and raises the body through coordinated bending of the hips, knees and ankles.

Also known as: squat pattern

A movement that lowers and raises the body through coordinated bending of the hips, knees and ankles.

Why Squat matters

Squats train lower-body strength through many possible stances, depths and loading styles.

A practical example

A goblet squat can help a beginner practise balance and depth with a front-held load.

Common mistake

Believing there is one universal stance or pushing through sharp pain.

Keep the context in mind.

Training and nutrition terms describe general principles. The right exercise, intensity or food target still depends on your experience, health, goals and schedule.

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PPowerliftingA strength sport based on the squat, bench press and deadlift, with the heaviest successful attempts forming the total. SSteady-state cardioContinuous cardiovascular exercise performed at a broadly consistent pace or effort. AAnaerobic exerciseShort, demanding activity that relies heavily on energy pathways that do not require oxygen to supply energy immediately. LLinear progressionA progression method that increases a training variable in regular steps, often from session to session or week to week.
STraining

Squat

A movement that lowers and raises the body through coordinated bending of the hips, knees and ankles.

Also known as: squat pattern

A movement that lowers and raises the body through coordinated bending of the hips, knees and ankles.

Why Squat matters

Squats train lower-body strength through many possible stances, depths and loading styles.

A practical example

A goblet squat can help a beginner practise balance and depth with a front-held load.

Common mistake

Believing there is one universal stance or pushing through sharp pain.

Keep the context in mind.

Training and nutrition terms describe general principles. The right exercise, intensity or food target still depends on your experience, health, goals and schedule.

Personalised coaching

Apply the principle to your own training.

A definition is useful, but your programme still needs to match your experience, schedule, recovery and goals.

Start a conversation

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DDeadliftA loaded hinge in which a weight is lifted from a lower position to standing through hip and knee extension. PPowerliftingA strength sport based on the squat, bench press and deadlift, with the heaviest successful attempts forming the total. WWorking setA set intended to provide the main training stimulus after any necessary preparation sets. AAnaerobic exerciseShort, demanding activity that relies heavily on energy pathways that do not require oxygen to supply energy immediately.
STraining

Squat

A movement that lowers and raises the body through coordinated bending of the hips, knees and ankles.

Also known as: squat pattern

A movement that lowers and raises the body through coordinated bending of the hips, knees and ankles.

Why Squat matters

Squats train lower-body strength through many possible stances, depths and loading styles.

A practical example

A goblet squat can help a beginner practise balance and depth with a front-held load.

Common mistake

Believing there is one universal stance or pushing through sharp pain.

Keep the context in mind.

Training and nutrition terms describe general principles. The right exercise, intensity or food target still depends on your experience, health, goals and schedule.

Personalised coaching

Apply the principle to your own training.

A definition is useful, but your programme still needs to match your experience, schedule, recovery and goals.

Start a conversation

Keep exploring

View A–Z glossary →
MMetabolic conditioningStructured training that challenges energy systems through repeated work and recovery periods. TTarget heart rateA planned heart-rate range used to guide the intensity of cardiovascular exercise. IIsolation exerciseAn exercise designed to emphasise movement at one main joint and target a smaller group of muscles. TTarget heart rateA planned heart-rate range used to guide the intensity of cardiovascular exercise.

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