How to do: Bodyweight Squat

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Bodyweight Squat — starting position — Start position

Bodyweight Squat — finishing position — Finish position

Step-by-step instructions

1Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. You can place your hands behind your head. This will be your starting position.
2Begin the movement by flexing your knees and hips, sitting back with your hips.
3Continue down to full depth if you are able,and quickly reverse the motion until you return to the starting position. As you squat, keep your head and chest up and push your knees out.

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Photos & base instructions from the open-source Free Exercise DB (public domain).