WEIGHT TRAINING: HOW TO SQUAT

BY GREGORY DEMARI

BEFORE YOU START: FIND SHOES THAT WORK• Shoe should match foot type• Flat shoes provide a sturdy base• Tie shoes firm but not tight• Do not use running shoes• Cant afford shoes? Go barefoot!

BEFORE YOU START: CLOTHING

• SHOULD NOT RESTRICT RANGE OF MOTION

• FEELS COMFORTABLE ON BODY

• DOES NOT COMPROMISE DECENCY

POSITION OF THE BAR

STARTING THE SQUAT

• FEET SHOULDER WIDTH APART

• TIGHTEN CORE MUSCLES• HOLD THE BAR WITH HANDS

AND BACK• CHIN UP • EYES LOOK STRAIGHT AHEAD

THE DESCENT

• DESCEND SLOWLY• SQUEEZE CORE AND GLUTS• PUSH CHEST OUT• BUTTOCKS SHOULD BE

LEVEL WITH KNEES

THE ASCENT

• Keep looking forward• Maintain a tight core• Push up with heels• Do not lean forward

SAFELY RERACK THE BAR