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Your Exercise Routine: Side Squats
Your Exercise Routine: Side SquatsThis next exercise is called a Side Squat. This exercise is basically a squat, but before we do it we’re going to shift tothe side. We’re going to step to the side and then go into a squat position, and then stand back into our startingposition.The way we perform this exercise is, we stand with our feet hip-width apart. Our shoulders are back and down. Andwe’re going to step to the one side - to the right … lower down into a squat position, straight down … and then comeback to the middle. Lower straight down, and then come back to the middle.The benefit of doing side squats is that we’re strengthening our buttocks, our quadriceps and our hamstrings. But thenwe’re also strengthening the outside and inside supports of the knees and the ankles.Like with our other exercises, we’re going to preform 10 of these - 5 to one side and now 5 to the other. So, now let’stake this to the other direction.Step to the side … back to the middle. Step to the side, down … back to the middle. Step to the side, down … back tothe middle.Two more … back to the middle. Last one … very good.Awesome. Good job.Page 1 of 1This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.HCGN1017696 EN YourExerciseRoutineSideSquats.pdf© The Wellness Network
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