How to do Prisoner Squats
Keeping the hands behind the head makes this is more challenging than standard bodyweight squats, and a great way to progress. The fixed position creates greater demand for stability and core engagement, eliminates momentum from the movement, and works the back muscles as well as the lower body. It can also help to improve your squat form and work up to an overhead squat.
Muscles used in Prisoner Squats
Quads, Glutes, Adductors
Movement patterns used in Prisoner Squats
Squat