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How To Do a Bodyweight Squat

By Wayne Parker, About.com

Bodyweight SquatCourtesy of FatLossToGo.com
Maybe at the gym you have done squats on a universal machine or with dumbbells. This quick exercise variation just uses your own body weight. Get to doing 20 per session.
Difficulty: Average
Time Required: 10 minutes
Here's How:
  1. Stand with feet slightly wider than hip width and knees slightly bent.
  2. Lower your body by flexing at the hips and bending your knees. (Kind of like sitting down in a chair).
  3. Once your thighs are parallel to floor, return to start position by flexing the glutes.
Tips:
  1. Keep your weight over the middle of your foot and your heel.
  2. DO NOT allow your knees to go past your toes or move side to side throughout the movement.
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