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Exercises

Bodyweight squat

Bodyweight squat: a deep bodyweight squat, thighs parallel to the floor, arms stretched forward for balance
QuadsGlutesCue Sit between your heels; chest proud.
  • 2–3sets
  • 12–15reps or time
  • 60 srest between sets

How to do it

  1. Stand with feet about shoulder-width apart, toes turned out slightly.
  2. Reach your arms forward and sit your hips back and down between your heels.
  3. Lower until your thighs are about parallel to the floor, chest proud.
  4. Press through your whole foot to stand tall again.

Common mistakes

  • Knees caving inward as you rise.
  • Heels lifting off the floor.
  • Rounding the back at the bottom.
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