ActiveWorkoutsThe exercise you’re not doing to supersize your quads: cyclist squatsThis squat variation will add dimension to your legs and you can do it at homeWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
ActiveWorkoutsThe exercise you’re not doing to supersize your quads: cyclist squatsThis squat variation will add dimension to your legs and you can do it at homeWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
This squat variation will add dimension to your legs and you can do it at home
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
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If you want your legs to look good in a pair of swim shorts as well as your upper body, then skipping leg day is a no-go. The conventionalback squatis the king of lower body workouts, but if you’re looking togrowyour quads, then you should try the cyclist goblet squat.
Thissquat variationhas similarities to a regular goblet squat, where you hold asingle dumbbellat your chest and squat down. The main difference though is that your heels are elevated and your feet are very close together.
In hindsight, the cyclist squat doesn’t sound too technical but, trust us, add a few sets of these to your lower body days and play around with the tempo, and your quads will be left on fire! Here’s how you do them…
How to do cyclist squats
To perform a cyclist squat you’re going to need a weight, such as a single dumbbell orkettlebell, and something to elevate your heels with. For the latter, if you’re in the gym you could use weight plates or a squat wedge block; if you’re at home though, a book will do. We suggest doing three sets of 8 to 15 reps. Also, don’t forget, the more upright you remain throughout the exercise, the more you’ll fire up your quads.
Here’s how you do a cyclist goblet squat:
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Goblet Cyclist Squats - YouTube
Goblet Cyclist Squats - YouTube
Tip:If you want to spice things up further, try squatting down for three seconds and holding for one, before returning to the top
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