Lower Body Exercises

Last week we focused on abs, triceps and chest exercises. Today we’ll focus on our lower body. After all, it is not very attractive having a huge upper body with skinny legs.

Squats are simple exercises that can be performed anywhere. Stand feet shoulder-width apart. Lower your body bending your knees (your back should be arched a little). Ideally you should go down as much as you can while keeping this safe posture. Slowly lift your body back to the starting position and repeat.

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Lunges: The starting position for lunges is similar to squats. Stand feet shoulder-width apart. Your hands on your side (you may hold a dumbbell for added difficulty). Take one big step forward. Make sure you keep your back straight. You should aim to bend your front knee to the point where it forms a 90 degree angle. But don’t force yourself or you may result injured. Now you will bring your leg back to the starting position in one step. Repeat the exercise with the opposite leg.

We’ll keep talking about other exercises that you can perform at home during the week.

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