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Squats (Training with Your Own Body Weight)



Squat, similar with Lunges, is a great all-around exercise for the legs. This Fitness exercise is a tried-and-tested lower body exercise for anyone without knee problems. Squats focus on your hamstrings and gluteals, and also target your abdominal muscles and lower back since they are used for balance.

The Squats come in many variations. Learn the basic type of Squats in this section:


STEP 1: Stand (with legs slightly bent and feet hip-width apart) and keep your back straight. Put your hands on your hips.

STEP 2: Slightly lean forward. Bend your knees and lower your upper body. Be sure to keep your heels on the floor.



Whether you prefer working with Free Weights, Weights on Gym Machines or just with your own body weight, the important thing to do is to start realistically and keep at it - at all costs.

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Below you can find all the exercises in our Fitness Exercises section:

1: Neck Stretch
2: Head Forwards Stretch
3: Shoulder Stretch
4: Anterior Deltoid Stretch
5: Triceps Stretch
6: Chest Stretch
7: Upper Back Stretch
8: Lower Back Stretch
9: Hyperextension of Back
10: Spine Rotation
11: Cat Stretch
12: Hip Flexor Stretch
13: Glute Stretch
14: Supine Hamstring Stretch
15: Standing Hamstring Stretch
16: Standing Quadriceps Stretch
17: Prone Quadriceps Stretch
18: Adduction Stretch
19: Abduction Stretch
20: Calf Stretch
21: Arm or Biceps Curl
22: Triceps Curl
23: Forward Arm Raise
24: Lateral Raise
25: Bench Press
26: Fly
27: Walking Lunges
28: Dumbbell Squats
29: Basic Crunch
30: Reverse Curl
31: Full Crunch
32: Lunges
33: Basic Push-Up
34: Rear Leg Lifts
35: Squats
36: Triceps Dips
37: Low Bridge with Leg Raise
38: Fitness Ball Hamstring Curl
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