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Squats
This is a fantastic exercise that engages your core muscles and trims belly fat. It’s also easily modified, depending on your fitness level. Start by standing with your feet hip width apart. Then, put your arms straight out in front of your body as if you were reaching out to someone. Squat down using just your knees, keeping your back straight and using your stomach to keep yourself balanced. Aim for a 90 degree angle as you squat. Hold the position for a few seconds and rise up again.
If you find that it’s difficult to do a squat because you’re not sure how far you should squat down, a kitchen chair can help. Just put the chair behind you and squat as if you’re going to sit. Instead of sitting, stop just a few inches above the seat of the chair. You can also learn proper form by putting your back against any wall and doing your squats that way. That way, you can ensure that your back stays straight and that you’re doing the squat correctly.
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