Progression ladder for the Bodyweight Squat

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Easier and harder steps around the Bodyweight Squat

These are the substitutes for the Bodyweight Squat, ranked by difficulty from the substitutes list: the ones we score below it, then the ones we score above it. They are not reviewed progression steps, so treat the order as a starting point and judge the jump yourself.

Easier steps

Nothing in the substitutes for the Bodyweight Squat scores easier than it.

Where you are now

Bodyweight Squat

Bodyweight Squat

  • Beginner
  • Bodyweight
  • Quads

Harder steps (6)

  1. Balance BoardPlay demonstration

    Balance Board

    • Intermediate
    • Bodyweight
    • Quads
  2. Backward JumpPlay demonstration

    Backward Jump

    • Intermediate
    • Bodyweight
    • Quads
  3. Forward JumpPlay demonstration

    Forward Jump

    • Intermediate
    • Bodyweight
    • Quads
  4. Freehand Jump Squat

    Freehand Jump Squat

    • Intermediate
    • Bodyweight
    • Quads
  5. Squat To Overhead Reach With TwistPlay demonstration

    Squat To Overhead Reach With Twist

    • Intermediate
    • Bodyweight
    • Quads
  6. Squat On Bosu BallPlay demonstration

    Squat On Bosu Ball

    • Intermediate
    • Stability-ball
    • Quads

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