03/13/2026
Trying the somersault squat for the first time😆
My form definitely wasn’t perfect here doing this for the first time, my legs were already dead from leg day right before 💀 and my feet were a little wider than they should have been, but I will say this still crushed my quads (only)🔥👌🏼
I did it with a kettlebell, which actually made it pretty easy to hold because I could support the weight on my inner thighs with my forearms.
This can be a great option if you:
• don’t have access to a leg extension machine but still want a way to isolate the quads
• are dealing with lower back or shoulder discomfort that makes traditional squats harder
Because of the large amount of knee flexion in this movement, it puts a lot of tension on the quads.
You can also do this on a Smith machine, which can make it easier to balance and progressively add more weight over time.
Personally I’d probably see this more as a quad accessory exercise rather than a main quad builder, but it definitely surprised me and looks like something you could progress for a while.
Want me to test more viral glute exercises?
DM or tag me which one I should try next 😘
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