Truth about High-Rep Bodyweight Squats

Here is everything important about doing high-rep bodyweight squats and what you can benefit from it. I have to admit that doing calisthenics leg routines composed of a single exercise, like the standard squats, are limited and incomplete. This sort of workout will not develop the legs completely and proportionally unless you also integrate other exercises or workouts based on plyometrics, sprints and so on.

And yet, I do recommend high-rep bodyweight squats. Actually, I recommend you do 10 sets of 50 squats, resting 45-60 seconds from one set to another. Why?

High-volume bodyweight squats will train and recruit the quads, glutes (if the range of motion is complete) and also spinal muscles.

And because squats are easy in intensity, they will help you accommodate and work up your mobility and muscle flexibility through doing quality reps and complete ranges. Plus, the nervous system makes you ready for maximal strength workouts.

So, doing only high-rep squats may be incomplete, but they will forge titanium quads, glutes and lower back. Provided you also eat sufficiently, you may be getting them big as well.

Calisthenics Program:

Beginners Bodyweight Program:

[jonbohn]

Hi rep bodyweight squats are a surefire way to build joint strength in your knees, hips, and ankles. At my age (44), I dont care about leg mass as much as I care about mobility and quality of life. BUT I will say that after switching to more squats with less weight I have seen slight muscle gains. Pretty cool.

[Greybeardfit]

I've never understood ppl who limit their thinking to "Only This Way Works". As the old saying goes.... "There's more than one way to skin a cat." Great video man.

[yishaithegift]

Most people who are critics never actually DO the work. I've employed the 500 rep routine thanks to this man. And let me tell you my legs are waaay stronger, my balance has improved, my posture has improved, my lower back, waist, and hips feel very good and I can generate more torque from the hips. My knees no longer are in pain because my joints, and tendons are stronger and tighter. My quads look well defined and strong. I use a 20 lb weight vest during my squats. It has been a game changer. Also you get a surge of energy from the boost in testosterone. Thank you for the high reps squat video. I'm going to push for 100 straight. Respect from Miami! 💪🏾💪🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💯💯

[usmcvet]

Mike Tyson did hundreds of bodyweight squats everyday and his legs were big

[shadesonsurfer]

I replaced weights with calisthenics and leg day is now mostly high rep bodyweight squats and calf raises…I feel way better and feel like I’m building a way better base now for my strength goals

[henchgamer]

High rep bodyweight exercises like burpees, pushups and squats are extremely underrated

[tipoftheiceberg]

I gained most of my mass in quads from 20 squats followed by about 10 to 15 JUMP squats. I used to use weights before that. Now I use a superset. 5 to 8 weighted squats followed by 15 squats then 10 to 15 jump squats. You WILL hit both muscle fibre types and the rep range may change for you but give it a try and I guarantee you will get some nice sore legs almost every single time. Give it a go

[jabom]

I think volume bodyweight squats have really helped me to lose fat. There is a lot of blood flowing in your legs and it is very healthy to keep the blood in your body moving. Since starting squating a couple of months ago my health has improved overall.

[skybelowus_]

I love doing bodyweight squats. It's my favorite exercise!

[CaptCanuck]

Hard to believe the guy in the track suit and glasses is the same guy demonstrating the movements. Great physique, well done.

[ciprianadrian]

I think high reps bodyweight squats is the most functional exercise you could possibly do.
Imagine being able to do 500 squats in a row . You could be strong in any sport .

[deandocherty]

Where I live there are 100 steps which go down to the beach . These steps are quite steep . I walk up and down 10 times, doing 2 steps a time going up . Takes me 20 minutes and it’s a great workout for the legs, heart and lungs .
Far better than any machine and it’s a functional exercise, it’s real life . If I ever move house I will miss those bloody steps !

[MotoguyX]

High rep training saved me. As a teenager and I to my early 20s I trained for strength, following the common advice of lifting heavy for low reps. It worked well however over time I kept getting more and more injured, developed aches and pains ect. In my mid twenties I tried to get back into fitness but my elbows, shoulder and knees would always hurt after a couple of months of heavy lifting. Eventually it led me to high rep push-ups for my chest as I couldn’t bench without pain and low and behold I still made gains, and over time my elbows and shoulders stopped hurting. Now at 32 I have basically no aches and pains and can lift heavy when I want with no issue but the majority of my training is higher rep.

[english]

This is my first time on your channel and I like your perception on this topic. I lost my workout routine in the last couple of years so, I’m going to start here with legs 🤙🏻

[mastertotalhealthwithmarcc]

There are many ways to get to the answer 4 beyond just 2+2! Great job explaining brother!

[roderickshawn]

I used to do 200 squats or 100 jump squats each day, back when I wasn't doing a proper programmed workout, it helps a lot getting used to heavyweight squat reps and the hips flexor, but not getting exhausted quickly was what I found very useful

[ozawashere]

yeah it may not be perfect but it will put you ahead of 100% of people that sit at their computers all day

[jolox.]

Very inspiring as I need to get some exercise! Your videos will probably help many people! Thank you! I'm going to start doing some squats (just did 50!) as well as going to thumbs up and subscribe to support your channel!

[bobsmoot]

Excellent, I liked that you stressed that no on3 way is totally correct but a combination of methods will help achieve your goals.

[AdrianTregoning]

I've had the best results doing an exercise continuously for 5 minutes or until muscle failure. Then straight to the next exercise for 5 minutes. Repeat, repeat. No breaks. 30-40 minutes is enough. I got that idea from big wave surfer Laird Hamilton. It's brutal.