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Bodyweight squat: how to do it

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Hands in front of your chest

  1. Starting position

    Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly out and hands in front of your chest.

  2. The movement

    Bend your knees and hips, lower your hips with an upright torso, then push back up to standing.

Most common mistake

Don't let your knees cave in, keep them in line with your toes throughout the movement.

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