The Dog Squat Challenge is a Fitness Trend We Had to Try #SquatYourDogChallenge

Alyssa Greene struck internet gold when she posted a cute video of herself doing squats and carrying her dog. Colonel happens to be a 70-lb golden retriever, which is some legit extra weight! Instagram viewers were inspired to try to lift their own dogs, and soon the #squatyourdogchallenge got started.

Now the hashtag is flooded with folks getting in on the silliness. From Yorkies to bulldogs, all dog breeds are represented as people show off their skills. Check out some of our favorites below.

If you want to try this fun trend, make sure you can safely lift your dog and that your dog is comfortable with the situation.

Trend starter Alyssa Greene and her dog Colonel

Some days you just need something to brighten up your feed and make you smile ??‍♀️? #squatyourdog if anyone wants to join me in this fun, take a video of yourself squatting your dog or pet and tag me in it! Or just enjoy this video of me and my freaking adorable pet. Disclaimer: if they're too heavy, don't try it. If they don't like it, put them down. Know your animal before partaking!! #SquatYourDogChallenge #squatyourdog #squatchallenge #squatyourpet #fit #fitness #goldenretriever #goldenretrieversofinstagram #puppy #squatting #booty #colonelthegoat #fitnessjourney #getfit #fitfam @shape @todayshow

A post shared by Alyssa Greene (@ajgreenefit) on May 30, 2017 at 6:00pm PDT

 

Rover staff got in on the action

You know we had to do it. #squatyourdogchallenge #squatyourdog #squatchallenge #squatyourpet #roverdotcom #thedogpeople

A post shared by Rover (@roverdotcom) on Jun 13, 2017 at 2:53pm PDT

 

This puggle is loving it

Tira: What the heck are you doing mom? ?#squatyourdogchallenge #squats #squatlife #fitfam #fitness #puggle #pugglesofinstagram #dogsofinsta @tirathepuggle @luviathanx

A post shared by αяℓєиα | вяσσкℓуи, иу¢ (@lenalenay) on Jun 11, 2017 at 7:48pm PDT

 

Squatting a single Yorkie is about as easy as it gets

Ok, let's try to stay in trend: #squatyourdogchallenge ????️‍♀️#squatyourdog #dog #doggo #york #yorkie #yorkshireterriersofinstagram #follow4follow #unfollow4unfollow #weekend #weekendvibes #fitness #fitnessmotivation #fitnessinspiration

A post shared by Fluffy Dictator Lapa (@lapa_moscow) on Jun 12, 2017 at 2:27am PDT

 

Doberman pistol squat

Squat your dog challenge, love your dog #SquatYourDog #SquatYourDogChallenge #OverHeadSquat #PistolSquat #DobbermanPinscherNano #King #Bravissimo #Crossfit

A post shared by Gianmarco Mollicone (@mollicone23) on Jun 12, 2017 at 10:51am PDT

 

Triple trouble!

#dogsquatchallenge ✔️

A post shared by tootsie • bebop • willow (@tootsiepup) on Jun 9, 2017 at 2:17pm PDT

 

King size Frenchie squat

Pardon my insane laughter. #squatyourdogchallenge #dog #dogsofinstgram #frenchie #frenchbulldog #beast #thebeast #enzo #pets #woof

A post shared by DinaBianco (@dina125) on Jun 12, 2017 at 8:17am PDT

 

Military precision

Doggie squats with Riley. ? #squatyourdogchallenge #applewatchfitness #workoutmotivation #squats #squatsfordays #rileythedog #dogstagram #dogs #workoutpartner#dogsofinsta #dogsofinstagram

A post shared by Claudia Mendoza (@cmdoza91) on Jun 12, 2017 at 1:50pm PDT

 

Final Boss: Cynthia squats her dog— and her boyfriend!

People have been squatting their dogs so I squat my boyfriend and my dog? Probably should have warmed up + put a belt on ??? #nodepth #didntcount #squatyourdogchallenge @maddmike51 @weinerfox @fleoshorts @mbslingshot

A post shared by Probably eating or squatting (@cynthialeu) on Jun 10, 2017 at 5:15pm PDT