| FitTip: Squats Are Guaranteed to Improve Your Rear View |
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| by Diet Detective Editorial Staff | |
| Friday, 30 June 2006 | |
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Trying to get your butt in gear? It's tough to beat this back-to-basics classic. If you've tried every fad on the market to get your rear in gear, maybe you've been shopping for tools you already own. The basic squat may seem unsophisticated in this high-tech age, but this back-to-basics classic targets the gluteal muscles as effectively as any expensive apparatus, yet there's no equipment required. (Keep in mind that squats can put pressure on the knee ligaments, so if you're prone to knee problems, do this exercise with caution.) To perform a squat, stand with your feet hip-width apart, shoulders relaxed and abdominals tight. Place your hands on your hips, and keeping chest up and eyes focusing in front of you, lower your body into a squatting position. Make sure your knees don't extend in front of your toes, and keep your body weight in your heels. Hold for 5 seconds; return to starting position, keeping the movement slow and controlled. Perform 2 sets of 15 repetitions, three times a week. You can expect to see results in two to four weeks. Bookmark:            Trackback(0)
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