Squat Lifting: How to Perform This Powerful Lower Body Exercise

Squat lifting is a strength-training exercise that primarily targets the muscles of the lower body, including the glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. To perform a squat, start by standing with your feet hip-width apart and your toes pointing straight ahead. Keep your core engaged and your chest up as you begin to lower your body down by bending at the knees and hips, as if you were sitting back into a chair. Aim to lower your hips until your thighs are parallel to the ground, or as close to parallel as you can comfortably go. Then, drive through your heels to push yourself back up to a standing position. Repeat for a desired number of repetitions or sets. Squat lifting can be performed with or without weights, and can be modified to suit different fitness levels and goals.