Squat

The Squat is another basic body weight exercise that is a must do if you are looking for leg strength. This is a great exercise for beginners to build leg strength or for the elite to build phenomenal lower body endurance. Although very basic, many trainees perform the squat incorrectly causing knee or hip problems and then in turn shy away from this powerful exercise. Learn proper form and practice. The squat is a must in most every program.

Purpose/Focus: Strength, Endurance Body Parts Used: Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Gluteals, Calves, Core Difficulty: Easy

Exercise Videos

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Exercise Steps

	Stand with your feet slightly wider than hip width
	Look Straight ahead and drop down as if sitting in a low chair
	Raise back up and repeat.
	Imagine you are sitting on a very low chair behind you Instead of simply dropping down, pull yourself down with your hamstrings and gluteals.

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Mark de Grasse is the owner of MyMadMethods.com, My Mad Methods Magazine, and My Mad Methods Productions. In addition to being a certified trainer specializing in kettlebells and bodyweight training, Mark is also the chief editor and designer of both the website, magazine, and My Mad Methods Productions DVDs. Find out more.

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