The Body Weight Squat offers a range of significant benefits for overall health and fitness, including strengthening lower body muscles, improving mobility and flexibility and burning a whole lot of calories!
STEP 1 – Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointing slightly outward for balance.
STEP 2 – Keep your chest up and your shoulders back, engaging your core muscles to maintain a stable posture through this exercise.
STEP 3 – Lower your body by bending your knees and hips at the same time, as if you are going to sit back in a chair. Ensure your knees do not extend beyond your toes to prevent unnecessary strain.
STEP 4 – Lower yourself until your thighs are parallel to the ground, or as far as your flexibility allows, while keeping your back straight and your chest up.
STEP 5 – Push through your heels to return to the starting position, straightening your legs and squeezing your glutes at the top.
STEP 6 – Repeat the movement for 3 sets of 10-15 repetitions, with a brief 30-60 second rest between sets.
TIP – Before lowering into a squat position, make sure to engage your core and maintain width between your knees.