Basic Squat

A Perfect Squat
For those of you who are wanting to work on your main lower body muscles, I recommend the basic squat. It's easy on the knees (when using correct form), it increases flexibility, and its relatively easy to do.

Muscles Used
-Gluteus Maximus, Medius, and Minimus (Buttocks)
-Quadriceps (Front of thigh)
-Hamstrings (Back of thigh)
-Iliotibial Band and other Abductors (Outer Thigh)
-Gracilis, Sartorius, and other Adductors (Inner Thigh)

Daily Use of Muscles
-stepping up stairs
-jumping
-walking/running
-getting in/out of a car
-kicking a ball
-standing up/sitting down

Things to Remember
-sit back so knees don't go past toes
-keep weight in heels, not in the toes
-bring arms in front if needed to compensate for weight distribution
-only do small squats to start;then go lower as strength progresses
-never go further than a 90 degree angle in your knees

Video of squat

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