Squat

Primary target:
Legs (Quadriceps)
Secondary target:
Bum (Gluteals), Legs (Hamstrings)
Difficulty:
(6/10)
Equipment required: None
How many reps should I do?
What weight should I use?
Techniques
  1. Stand with feet hip width apart
  2. Place your arms directly out in front of you to give you balance
  3. Slowly lower yourself as if you were sitting on a seat
  4. Ideally lower yourself until the top of your thighs are parallel to the floor, if you can't go that low, go as far as possible and over time keep going slightly lower
  5. Now slowly return to the starting position
  6. Repeat steps 3, 4 and 5 until you can no longer maintain correct technique
Tips
  • DON'T lean forward as you go down into the squat, try to keep your back as upright as possible at all times
  • Be careful not to let your knees go beyond your toes
  • To protect your back it is very important to use correct technique
Alternatives
Equipment

No equipment Is required for the Squat