The squat is a well-known lower-body exercise that targets multiple muscle groups. A deep squat elevates the standard exercise to the next level, demanding more mobility in your hips, quadriceps and glutes. It also builds strength and stability in your core, because you have to engage your trunk muscles to maintain your balance.
Trainer Malin Malle, known as Calixpert on Instagram, uses calisthenic exercise principles to help her clients improve their strength, mobility and flexibility. While calisthenics may seem daunting for beginners, the good news is that there's often a step-by-step progression from an easy movement to a difficult one. Practice regularly and you'll be amazed at what your body can do.
