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Squats! What You Don't Know > The Basics of a Squat

The Basics of a Squat

Here are the basics to performing a perfect squat:

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointed slightly outward. If you're using dumbbells, hold them at the outside of your thighs.
  2. Shift your bodyweight to your heels, not your toes.
  3. Bend your knees but do not allow them to bend to an angle less than 90 degrees. Keep your back straight and keep your weight in your heels.
  4. Slowly return to a standing position. Do two sets of 10 - 12 squats each.

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