Squat

Instructions

1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes pointing slightly outward.
2. Hold a barbell across your upper back with an overhand grip (palms facing forward).
3. Engage your core muscles and keep your back straight.
4. Bend at the hips and knees to lower your body into a squat, keeping your chest up and your knees in line with your toes.
5. Lower yourself until your thighs are parallel to the floor or as far as your flexibility allows.
6. Push through your heels to return to the starting position, straightening your hips and knees.

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