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12 Ways to Spice Up Your Squats for Better Results

Get even more booty-shaping and thigh-toning out of every rep

By Jessica Smith
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There's a reason ballet dancers have such amazing legs. This squat variation is a super-effective hip- and thigh-toner.

How to do it: Stand with your feet wider than hip-width apart, toes slightly turned out, hands on your hips. Bend your knees over your toes and lower your body into a squat. Hold this position and lift your heels up (without raising your hips) and then press them back down 10 times in a row. Return to standing to complete one rep. Do 5 reps total.

Make sure you keep your abs braced in tight to assist with your balance—and strengthen your core.

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