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How to Squat

The bodyweight squat in six steps

How to Squat - The bodyweight squat in six steps

Steps

  1. Stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart, toes turned out a little.
  2. Tighten your belly. Keep your chest up and look ahead.
  3. Push your hips back and bend your knees, as if sitting on a chair.
  4. Go down until your thighs are about level, or as far as feels comfortable.
  5. Keep your heels down and your knees pointing the same way as your toes.
  6. Push the floor away and stand up.

Common mistakes

  • Heels lifting off the floor
  • Knees falling inward
  • Rounding the back
  • Dropping down fast

Stop if you feel pain. With a knee, hip or back problem, ask a professional first. Text and pictures were made with AI.

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