What it does?
The squat is a movement used every time you sit or stand and if you want strong legs and a core then this is a key movement. It will target a large range of leg muscles in particular the hamstrings and quads.
What you need?
Olympic Bar/Barbell
How do you do it?
- Start off standing upright, holding the bar behind your head with feet about shoulder width apart
- Slowly bend your knees and lower yourself down as if you were sitting
- Hold your arms out to the sides or in front of you for balance
- Go down until your thighs are parallel with the floor
- Pause briefly and raise yourself back up to the starting position, using your legs
- Do 3 sets of 8-12 repetitions
Key Points
- Keep your head and chest up throughout the movement
- Don't let your knees travel past your toes as you bend
- Use caution when lifting the bar overhead
