Bodyweight squats vs weighted squats aren’t really that comparable, since weighted squats simply add more mass to the same exercise. So in this case, more bodyweight reps will improve muscular endurance, while heavier sets will target strength and hypertrophy.

Once you’ve mastered the bodyweight squat, you can try adding extra weight to the exercise to make it that little bit harder.You can add the weight in many different ways, like holding dumbbells in each hand. Or, you can hold a barbell across your upper back (standard barbells at the gym weigh around 20kg on their own).

You can make it harder by adjusting: The bodyweight squat is an incredibly effective full-body exercise. But, for the best results, it's crucial to maintain proper technique, avoid common mistakes, and know when and how to progress and regress them properly. Check out the strength training workouts in the Exakt Health app if you want more guidance.

On the contrary, weighted squats offer you the opportunity to feel like you're approaching failure, usually around rep 6 or 7 out of a set of 10 if you choose an appropriate weight. If you do 3-4 sets of back squats that's nearly 16 effective reps, that's a great session. To top it off you don't need to do 95 reps prior to getting there.