Squats are the foundation of any fitness program and a perfect example of functional movement.

 

Performing squats will help build muscles in your legs, increase your metabolism, make daily tasks easier as well as maintain mobility and balance.

To perform a proper squat follow these alignment principles:

1. Stand with feet shoulder width apart, toes pointing forward.

2. Lift your chest up and draw your shoulders down and back.  Keep your chin lifted and look straight ahead.  This will help you keep proper spinal alignment.

3. Hinge from the hips and push your bum backwards.  Your knees should not go past your toes.  Lower yourself slowly towards the ground, keeping thighs parallel to the floor.

4.  Pause slightly in the lowest position and avoid bouncing.  Press into your heels as you exhale and lift up.  Avoid locking your knees and keep your abdominals strong.

 

At FITMOM, we like to squat with babies! How do you like to squat?