Skater Squat

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Starting Position
BEGINNER (not pictured): Stand behind a chair with feet shoulder-width apart, placing hands on chair back for balance.

ADVANCED: Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, with or without dumbbells in hands.

Action
Squat down slightly, bending from the knees, keeping abs tight.

EXHALE: Lift left leg to side, keeping toe pointed forward.

INHALE: Bring foot back to ground. Straighten legs to come out of the squat.

Repeat with same leg 10-15 times. Switch sides and repeat. Do 1-2 sets per session.

Special Instructions
Don't let knee of squatting leg go past toes. Lean slightly forward.

Muscles worked: Quads, Glutes, Outer thigh, Hips