How to do a squat

thighs, glutes

Muscles worked
thighs, glutes
Where
At home
Equipment
  • No equipment

How to do it

  1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, toes turned slightly out.
  2. Push your hips back and down as if sitting on a chair. Reach your arms forward.
  3. Go down until your thighs are at least parallel to the floor, then drive up through your heels.
Common mistake

Knees caving in or heels lifting off the floor.

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