THE SQUAT
LEG STRENGTHENING EXERCISES
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Stand with feet parallel or turned out 15 degrees — whatever is most comfortable. Slowly start to crouch by bending hips and knees until thighs are at least parallel to the floor.
Make sure your heels do not rise off the floor. Press through your heels to return to a standing position.
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SINGLE LEG DEADLIFT
Start in a standing position with feet together. Lift right leg slightly. Lower arms and torso while raising right leg behind you. Keep left knee slightly bent and reach arms as close to the floor as possible. Raise torso while lowering right leg.
Switch legs.
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THE SQUAT REACH AND JUMP
Ready to add some pizzazz (and cardio!) to that squat? Perform a normal squat, but immediately jump up, reaching your arms straight overhead. Aim for 15 reps, then take a quick breather before the next set
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THE CHAIR POSE SQUAT
Stand with feet hip-width apart and squat until thighs are parallel to the floor while swinging arms up. Straighten legs, then lift right knee while swinging left arm outside right knee. Return to standing and repeat on the other side.
