Fittime: Squats

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Squats

Exercise type: Compound

Muscles worked:

Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Gluteals, Erectus Spinae

Muscle Chart

Squats

Stand with your feet at shoulder width. Rest the bar comfortably across the back of your shoulders.

Begin in the squatting position. Start with the thighs no lower than parallel to the floor. If this is too hard, keep it higher to begin with. Make sure the back is straight and the abdominals and lower back muscles are active.

Push upwards, straightening the legs.

Remember as you squat to keep your knees and feet straight. Do not let them bow in or out. Also make sure that your knees do not bend forwards over the toes.

If you have never performed this exercise before, Start with a fairly light weight and gradually build up. As the weight is placed across the shoulders and through the abdominal and lower back area it is important that you feel comfortable with the exercise before attempting larger amounts of weight.

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