This 15 minute leg routine will take you through the 3 common squat positions: basic, narrow, and plie. Once mastered, additional variations are provided for each position to give you an unbelievably effective lower body workout!
STATIC SQUAT: Focus on getting in proper form--1 minute
BASIC SQUAT: Move through the entire motion in a steady rhythm--1 minute
SQUAT HEEL RAISE: As you extend legs straight, lift heels off the ground--1 minute
SQUAT ROCK: In low position, shift weight from heels to toes--1 minute
SQUAT SIDE STEP: In low position, extend foot out to the side. 4 steps each direction--1 minute
SQUAT STOMP: In low position, flex your hips and lift foot off the ground--1 minute
NARROW SQUAT: Focus on getting in proper form, moving at a steady rhythm--1 minute
SINGLE LEG SQUAT TAPS: Keep weight on one side, extend other leg out without shifting weight--30 seconds/side
SQUAT + LEG RAISE: Narrow squat down and lift opposite leg straight to the side--30 seconds/side
SQUAT + FRONT KICK: Narrow squat down, bend knee up and extend leg out straight in front--30 seconds/side
SQUAT + BACK KICK: Narrow squat down, bend knee up and extend leg out straight behind, chest lowered toward the ground--30 seconds/side
PLIE SQUAT: Focus on getting in proper form, move at a steady rhythm--1 minute
SQUAT SHUFFLE: In low, wide stance, move laterally 4-6 steps each direction--1 minute
SQUAT QUICK STEP: In a low, wide stance, run in place as quickly as you can--1 minute
SQUAT HEEL CLAPS: Finish strong! Plie squat down and jump up, clapping your heels together at the top of the jump--1 minute (you can do it!!)
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