हाफ स्क्वाट

Learn how to do हाफ स्क्वाट with proper form. Watch the 4K video, see which muscles are worked, and follow step-by-step instructions.

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MET 5.5 Quadriceps नितंबHamstringsDeep Core No equipment

हाफ स्क्वाट is a No equipment exercise that primarily targets the Quadriceps, with secondary activation of the नितंब, Hamstrings, Deep Core. It has a MET value of 5.5, meaning a 70kg person burns approximately 193 calories in a 30-minute session..

How to Do हाफ स्क्वाट

The half squat is a squat variation where you lower your hips to about a 90-degree knee bend, focusing on building leg strength with less range of motion than a full squat.


💡 Instructions:


  • Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly pointed out.

  • Brace your core and keep your chest upright.

  • Push your hips back and bend your knees until they reach about 90 degrees.

  • Keep your weight evenly distributed on your heels and midfoot.

  • Push through your heels to return to the starting position.


⚠️ Common mistakes:


  • Letting your knees cave inward.

  • Leaning too far forward with your torso.

  • Lifting your heels off the ground.

  • Not engaging your core throughout the movement.

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Muscles Worked by हाफ स्क्वाट

Primary Quadriceps
Secondary
नितंबHamstringsDeep Core

Equipment

  • No equipment

Calories Burned Doing हाफ स्क्वाट

कैलोरी कैलकुलेटर

MET 5.5
अनुमानित खपत
193 कैलोरी

कैलोरी = MET × वज़न (kg) × समय (घंटे)

Quick Facts: हाफ स्क्वाट

Type
No equipment exercise
Primary muscle
Quadriceps
Secondary muscles
नितंब, Hamstrings, Deep Core
MET value
5.5
Calories (30 min, 70kg)
≈ 193 cal
Video quality
4K with male and female demonstrations

FAQ: हाफ स्क्वाट

What muscles does हाफ स्क्वाट work?

हाफ स्क्वाट primarily targets the Quadriceps, with secondary engagement of the नितंब, Hamstrings, Deep Core.

How do you do हाफ स्क्वाट correctly?

The half squat is a squat variation where you lower your hips to about a 90-degree knee bend, focusing on building leg strength with less range of motion...

Is हाफ स्क्वाट good for beginners?

हाफ स्क्वाट has a MET value of 5.5, indicating a moderate intensity exercise appropriate for most fitness levels.

What equipment do you need for हाफ स्क्वाट?

हाफ स्क्वाट requires: No equipment.

What are the benefits of हाफ स्क्वाट?

हाफ स्क्वाट strengthens the Quadriceps, engages the नितंब and Hamstrings and Deep Core.

What exercises are similar to हाफ स्क्वाट?

Similar exercises to हाफ स्क्वाट include Alternating Single-Arm Dumbbell Thruster, Barbell Alternating Lunges, Barbell Bulgarian Split Squat, बारबेल फ्रंट स्क्वाट.

Is हाफ स्क्वाट better than Alternating Single-Arm Dumbbell Thruster?

Both हाफ स्क्वाट and Alternating Single-Arm Dumbbell Thruster target the Quadriceps. Choose based on your available equipment and training goals.

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