Exercises (Squats)
Active Lifestyle
Consult your physician before starting any diet and/or exercise plan.Muscles Worked
Thighs (front) or Quadriceps,
Thighs (back) or Hamstrings,
Calves or Gastrocnemius and Soleus,
Back (lower) or Spinal Erectors
Position and Movement
Standing straight and looking forward, use a broomstick across your shoulders to simulate a barbell (as shown). Move slowly downward (as though you were lowering yourself on to a chair) until your thighs are nearly parallel to the floor. Keep your back straight and look straight ahead. Push smoothly until your body is raised to full extension and you are standing upright.
Tip
Ensure your knees do not move forward too much as you squat down.
Thighs (front) or Quadriceps,
Thighs (back) or Hamstrings,
Calves or Gastrocnemius and Soleus,
Back (lower) or Spinal Erectors
Position and Movement
Standing straight and looking forward, use a broomstick across your shoulders to simulate a barbell (as shown). Move slowly downward (as though you were lowering yourself on to a chair) until your thighs are nearly parallel to the floor. Keep your back straight and look straight ahead. Push smoothly until your body is raised to full extension and you are standing upright.
Tip
Ensure your knees do not move forward too much as you squat down.
