Water Bottle Swing Squat
Combines a swing with a squat for greater lower-body demand and power development.
Full BodyIntermediateStrengthCompound
At a glance
| Muscles worked | Primary: glutes, quads, hamstrings. Secondary: core |
|---|---|
| Muscle group | Full Body |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Strength · Compound |
| Sets & reps | 3 sets × 10-12 reps |
| Estimated calories burned | ~7 kcal |
How to do it
- Hold a water bottle with both hands.
- Perform a swing, then immediately drop into a squat as the bottle comes down.
- Drive up from the squat into the next swing.
- Keep the core braced and chest up.
- Repeat for desired reps.
Equipment
- Water Bottle
Coaching tips
Benefits
Combines a swing with a squat for greater lower-body demand and power development.
Common mistakes
Avoid letting the knees cave or losing the hinge pattern.
Make it harder
Increase bottle weight or add a jump.
Make it easier
Perform the swing and squat as separate movements.
Breathing
Exhale on the upswing/stand, inhale on the descent.
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