Bodyweight Slow to Explosive Squats
Description
The bodyweight slow to explosive squats combine a slow eccentric with an explosive concentric. The lifter lowers slowly into a squat over several seconds, then drives up explosively into a jump or near jump. The combo builds power and quad size.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Bodyweight Slow to Explosive Squats Instructions
- Stand tall with feet shoulder width apart.
- Brace your core and keep the chest tall.
- Begin lowering slowly into a squat over several seconds.
- Continue lowering until the thighs are parallel to the floor.
- Hold the bottom briefly.
- Drive through the heels and explode up powerfully.
- Either jump or rise quickly to a hard standing lockout.
- Land softly and reset for the next rep.
Bodyweight Slow to Explosive Squats Form & Visual
Bodyweight Slow to Explosive Squats Benefits
- Builds explosive power
- Trains tempo control
- Strong quad builder
- No equipment needed
- Useful conditioning combo
- Builds the glutes
Bodyweight Slow to Explosive Squats Muscles Worked
- Quadriceps
- Gluteus maximus
- Calves
Bodyweight Slow to Explosive Squats Variations & Alternatives
- Squat Jump
- Tempo Squat
- Air Squat
- Box Jump
