Starter prologue
Slowpoke Snail
The slowest of the Syndicate. It never sees you coming.
Your next round starts now
Your iPhone camera counts squats on device. Move with Kicks, land real reps, and take on the next boss.
Private On-device pose tracking keeps camera processing on your iPhone.
Active Real squats count as you move within view of the camera.
Playful Keep returning for boss challenges, rewards, and rematches.
The product loop
Your movement is the game.
Set up your phone, squat in frame, and let each full-depth rep become part of the fight.
Set the camera
Place your iPhone at knee height.
Set it 6 to 8 feet away, with your whole body in frame.
Make your move
Squat within view.
The camera tracks your hips and knees. Full depth equals full damage.
Stay in the quest
Fight, progress, and return.
Each completed squat deals damage, then the next challenge is ready when you are.
Your training companion has your back.
Kicks is there for the rounds, the rematches, and the wins. Earn rewards, unlock gear, and keep the quest moving.
Fight your way into the arena.
Your quest starts with Slowpoke Snail. Take the opening round, then keep moving toward whatever waits next.
Featured matchups
Panda Muscle
All bulk, no hustle.
Don Slotho
The boss of bosses. The laziest of all.
The Mattress King
The Syndicate's throne is a bed.
Every squat moves the quest forward
Build streaks, unlock rewards, and return for the next matchup.
Small rounds become your own rhythm.
A session can be a quick reset or part of a longer streak. The quest is ready when you are.
Make the win yours.
Unlock coins and gear as the quest keeps growing with you.
Take another shot at your best.
Rematch bosses, chase a faster finish, and see where the next round takes you.
On device
Your workout stays in the room
The camera detects your pose while you train. Processing runs locally on your iPhone through Apple Vision, and SquatQuest does not upload or store camera video.
Read the full privacy policyFrom the training desk
Good reads for your next round.
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Benefits of Squats: What They Build and Why They Matter
Squats train coordinated movement at the hips, knees, and ankles while challenging major lower-body muscles. Their biggest advantage is adaptability: the movement can be scaled from an unweighted chair squat to advanced resistance training.
Read the guideLeg Strength
Muscles Worked by Squats: A Practical Anatomy Guide
Squats rely mainly on the knee and hip extensors, with the trunk and lower legs helping control position. Which area works hardest changes with depth, load, bar position, stance, and the individual rather than following one fixed muscle map.
Read the guideSoccer
Squats for Soccer Players: Choosing the Right Variation
Soccer teams use squat patterns because they offer a scalable way to train lower-body force production and control. The useful variation is the one that fits the player's goal, technique, equipment, coaching, and broader training context.
Read the guideQuestions, answered
How does SquatQuest count squats?
Through your iPhone's front camera with on-device pose tracking. It maps your hips, knees, and ankles and counts a rep only at full depth.
Do I need any equipment?
No. Just your iPhone propped at knee height, 6 to 8 feet away, and enough space to be fully in frame.
Is my camera video uploaded or saved?
No. Camera frames used for pose detection are processed on-device and are not uploaded or stored by SquatQuest.
What is the workout actually like?
Timed boss battles. Day 1 starts at 5 squats and the daily goal ladder climbs to 50 by day 10, then adapts as you get stronger.
How much does SquatQuest cost?
SquatQuest offers monthly and yearly subscription options. The App Store shows the current price and any available introductory offer before purchase.
Which devices are supported?
SquatQuest supports iPhone models running iOS 17 or later. It is not currently available for Android.
The arena is waiting.
Bring your next set and see what happens.
