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Squat

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Description

The “squat” is a multi-compound exercise that engages nearly every muscle in your body, especially your core, quadriceps, hamstrings, gluteus, and calves. Considered the "king of exercises," it improves your balance and coordination, strengthens your core, and makes you stronger overall. “Squatting” enhances physical performance, fitness, and mobility for everyday activities. This functional move is suitable for all those sports that require lower body strength.

How to do it

  1. 1From a standing position, slowly bend your knees, hips and ankles. Maintain a neutral spine and keep your feet apart, just over shoulder width.
  2. 2As your knees begin to bend, push your butt backwards. Keep your muscles tight for the entire time. Try to keep your knees in line with your feet. You can either bend your knees until your thighs are parallel to the floor, or squat below parallel.
  3. 3Return to the starting position and repeat for the preset number of times.

⚠️ Common mistakes

  • Push your knees over your toes.

Now you know how it is done. In the app it joins the other exercises and becomes a multi-week plan.

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