Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Bodyweight Slow to Explosive Squats.
Bodyweight slow to explosive squats combine a controlled eccentric squat descent with a powerful jump at the top, training both muscular strength and explosive power in the same repetition. The slow phase increases time under tension while the explosive phase develops fast-twitch muscle fibers.
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The Bodyweight Slow to Explosive Squats is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.