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Instructions:

  • 1Start by standing up straight with your feet shoulder width apart.
  • 2Slowly lower your body as though sitting back into an imaginary chair, until your thighs are parallel to the ground.
  • 3Pause at the bottom of the squat, then push back up to standing, repeating the motion.
  • 4Maintain your core tight throughout the exercise.
  • 5Ensure your knees do not extend over your toes as you squat down.

Tips:

  • Engage your core to maintain stability.
  • Do not let your knees extend past your toes during the squat.
  • Push through your heels on the way up to engage your hamstrings and glutes.
  • Maintain a slow and controlled motion throughout.

Hip Squat Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs