narrow weighted squat

SETUP

ACTION

SETUP

Strengthens quadriceps; also buttocks, hamstrings
- Hold a dumbbell in each hand, and then stand with arms by your sides, feet about 6 inches apart.
- Contract abs, drawing tailbone down toward the floor, chest lifted, shoulders relaxed.

ACTION

- Sit back on heels, lowering hips until thighs are at a 45- to 90-degree angle to the floor without collapsing knees, rolling feet inward or tucking your pelvis under.
- Straighten legs, without locking knees, to return to starting position.

Sets:	3
Reps:	10-15
Starting Weight:	up to 8 lbs. in each hand
Tips: Don't squat so low that your knees and ankles roll inward and stress your knee joint.