Instructions:
- 1Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart
- 2Start the movement by pushing your hips back and bending your knees
- 3Lower yourself until your thighs are parallel to the floor, then hold the position for a pause of 1-2 seconds
- 4Push back up to the starting position through your heels
- 5Repeat the exercise for the recommended amount of repetitions or until failure
Tips:
- Ensure your knees don't move past your toes during the squat
- Remember to maintain a flat back throughout the exercise
- Focus on pushing through your heels to target the glutes and hamstrings
- Breathe in as you lower into the squat, hold your breath during the pause, and exhale as you stand back up