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Squats

Technique

1. Stand with your feet flat on the floor and about shoulder width apart (toes slightly turned out)
2. keep the abdominals tight and the lower back in a neutral position.
3. Slowly descend until the upper legs are parallel to the floor then push back up to the starting position
4. Maintain the body in an upright position and avoid leaning forward.
   

Key points to remember

• Make sure to keep your weight back so that your knees don't extend past your toes.

Alternatives

• for beginners, you can perform the exercise with dumbbells in each hand, or no weight at all. This also reduces the loading on the back.

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