Squats

Starting position: Stand with your legs slightly wider than shoulder width apart. Start breathing, inhale through the nose (expand your belly) and exhale through the mouth, repeat this exercise for approximatly 20 seconds.

Imagine you are about to sit on a chair. Shift your pelvis (hips) back without bending your back or bowing. Start exhaling very slowly, lower your hips back into the imaginary chair, slowly start bending your knees and lower your hips straight down. Keep your back as straight as possible, your chin up, and make sure your knees do not go beyond your feet.

NOTE: Exhale slowly when you start lowering your hips, continue exhaling as you come up. You will inhale when you are standing in the start position. TIP: Slowly bring your arms up level with your shoulders, your arms will help counter balance the exercise.

Please consult with your physician before starting an exercise program. Thank you.

Roland Nahapetian is an Owner/Instructor for No Excuses Fitness. No Excuses Fitness is located at 2700 East Foothill Boulevard, #106, Pasadena. For more information call (626) 440-1704 or log onto www.indoorbootcamp.com.

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