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Bodyweight Squats

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Equipment

  • No Equipment Needed

Muscle Groups

  • Hips & Buttocks
  • Legs

Purposes

  • Strengthens legs, hips, torso.
  • Develops and strengthens basic motor patterns.

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Description

  • With your feet wider than shoulder width, hold your arms out in front of you.
  • Squat straight down.
  • Keep your feet flat and straight or slightly pointed outward.
  • Stand back up, leading with the chest.

ProTip

  • Keep your back straight.

Mistakes

  • Rounding the back.
  • Letting the knees cave in.
  • Knees not pointing in the same directions the toes are pointing.