30-Day Squat Challenge

A 30-Day Squat Challenge to Put Your Lower Body to the Test

May 8, 2024 by Mirel Zaman

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Squat With Side Kick

Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart or slightly wider, toes slightly turned out. Clasp your hands together at chest level.
Engage your core. As you bend at your knees and hips, push your butt back; imagine you're sitting in a chair. Aim to keep your chest lifted, your spine neutral, and your 10 toes grounded into the floor.
Go as low as you can while maintaining good form. Work toward your thighs coming parallel to the floor, or sinking even lower — but don't force it.
To come up, squeeze your glutes and push into your feet to return to standing. As you come to the upright position, kick one foot out to the side, then let it touch the door. That's one rep. (Make sure to do an even number of reps on each side.)

Mirel Zaman is the wellness director at PS. She has nearly 15 years of experience working in the health and wellness space, writing and editing articles about fitness, general health, mental health, relationships and sex, food and nutrition, astrology, spirituality, family and parenting, culture, and news.

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30-Day Squat Challenge

A 30-Day Squat Challenge to Put Your Lower Body to the Test

Squat With Side Kick

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