Squat
rating: | Ø 4.02 through 53 votes |
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required: | Nothing |
optional: | Backpack |
level: | Easy |
type: | Strength, Cardio |
Variations available (31) |
Starting Position
- your feet are a bit wider apart than shoulder width
- the feet are rotated outwards 20 to 30 degrees
- important: knees and tiptoes point into the same direction
- hold your arms horizontally in front of your body
- your upper body is bent forwards a tiny bit
Correct Execution
- brace your body and hold your back straight
- tilt your knees slowly until the thighs are parallel to the ground (your bottom moves backwards)
- if possible, your knees stay behind your tiptoes
- bring your body back into the starting position by putting pressure on the heels
- raise the number of repetitions to feel the desired effect in your legs
tip for the workout
- put on a filled backpack to make this leg exercise more difficult