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THIS is one of the best exercises because it affects most of the major muscle groups of the body. The squat works the thigh muscles, hips and buttocks, the arm strings and the lower back. The abdominal muscles, upper back, curves and shoulders are also stimulated.
Squat Exercise
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THIS is one of the best exercises because it affects most of the major muscle groups of the body. The squat works the thigh muscles, hips and buttocks, the arm strings and the lower back. The abdominal muscles, upper back, curves and shoulders are also stimulated.
Starting position
Stand erect with the barbell behind your neck, balancing it across your shoulders by grasping the bar near the plates. Place your heels about 13 to 20 inches apart with your toes slightly outward.
Movement
Fix your eyes on a point in front of you slightly above eye level and keep them there throughout the movement. Slowly bend your knees and lower your body into a full squat.
Be sure to keep your torso upright, your back flat and head up (keeping your vision on a point helps this) during the whole movement. Once your thighs are just below parallel to the floor, slowly rise to the starting position. You should always try to keep your feet flat.
Compiled by Kim Kirungi, a fitness instructor
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THIS is one of the best exercises because it affects most of the major muscle groups of the body. The squat works the thigh muscles, hips and buttocks, the arm strings and the lower back. The abdominal muscles, upper back, curves and shoulders are also stimulated.
Starting position
Stand erect with the barbell behind your neck, balancing it across your shoulders by grasping the bar near the plates. Place your heels about 13 to 20 inches apart with your toes slightly outward.
Movement
Fix your eyes on a point in front of you slightly above eye level and keep them there throughout the movement. Slowly bend your knees and lower your body into a full squat.
Be sure to keep your torso upright, your back flat and head up (keeping your vision on a point helps this) during the whole movement. Once your thighs are just below parallel to the floor, slowly rise to the starting position. You should always try to keep your feet flat.
Compiled by Kim Kirungi, a fitness instructor