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Yanar Alkayat

How to do squats: Tips and guidance for beginners

Man learning how to do squats in his living room; behind him we see a set of dumbbells, a yoga mat and a modern sofa.

If you want to build a fit and functional body, it’s worth learning how to squat properly. The exercise is a fundamental human movement pattern, which crops up again and again in beginners’ bodyweight workout plans and advanced routines alike.

Take note: you should master the basic equipment-free variation of the move first. Once you have this nailed, you can attempt things like barbell squats, goblet squats and deep squats, each of which has its own particular set of squat-related benefits.

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