This exercise targets: quadriceps, hamstrings and glutes
For this exercise, you will need: two dumbbells
Stand with your back straight, and your head and chest up. Your feet are shoulder width apart. If you are using dumbbells, hold them at arm’s length at your sides.
Sit back as far as you can before you bend your knees. Slightly bend your knees and move down. Do not let your knees go past your toes. Keep your chest and head high. At the lowest point of the exercise, your knees are forming a 90 degree angle.
Tips:
If you are using heavy weights, your form is very important: straight back, wide stance, abs tense, and eyes towards the ceiling throughout the exercise.
Always start the squat by sitting back first before you bend your knees. Think of sitting on a chair.
Start with a shoulder width stance and, if necessary, take a slightly wider stance – this is usually the case when lifting heavy weights.
Push your knees out and never allow your knees to buckle in on the way up, to keep your neck and back safe.
Start with weights appropriate for your physical condition and slowly add more. Proper form is much more important than the amount of weight used.
Inhale on the way down and exhale on the way up.
Beginners: 10 repetitions
Intermediate level: 15 repetitions
Advanced level: 20 repetitions
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For this exercise, you will need: two dumbbells
Stand with your back straight, and your head and chest up. Your feet are shoulder width apart. If you are using dumbbells, hold them at arm’s length at your sides.
Sit back as far as you can before you bend your knees. Slightly bend your knees and move down. Do not let your knees go past your toes. Keep your chest and head high. At the lowest point of the exercise, your knees are forming a 90 degree angle.
Tips:
If you are using heavy weights, your form is very important: straight back, wide stance, abs tense, and eyes towards the ceiling throughout the exercise.
Always start the squat by sitting back first before you bend your knees. Think of sitting on a chair.
Start with a shoulder width stance and, if necessary, take a slightly wider stance – this is usually the case when lifting heavy weights.
Push your knees out and never allow your knees to buckle in on the way up, to keep your neck and back safe.
Start with weights appropriate for your physical condition and slowly add more. Proper form is much more important than the amount of weight used.
Inhale on the way down and exhale on the way up.
Beginners: 10 repetitions
Intermediate level: 15 repetitions
Advanced level: 20 repetitions
If you have any questions or comments - please visit https://www.steadyhealth.com/Fitness___Exercise_Videos-f182.html, and start or join the discussion about this video.