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1.01
AerobicBody weight

Squat Pressdown Twist

Intensity
duration
MET
4energy expenditure
Type
Aerobic

Target muscles

  • Quads25%
  • Hamstrings25%
  • Glutes25%
  • Abs25%
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How to do it

Drive your hips back as you lower into each squat.

  1. 1

    Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.

  2. 2

    Lower into a squat position, keeping your back straight and chest up.

  3. 3

    As you rise from the squat, twist your torso to one side, extending your arms down in the direction of the twist.

  4. 4

    Return to the squat position and repeat the twist on the opposite side.

  5. 5

    Continue alternating twists with each squat for the desired number of repetitions.

Expert tip

Ensure your knees do not extend past your toes during the squat to protect your joints.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Rounding the back during the squat
  • ✕Rotating through the knees instead of torso
  • ✕Lifting the heels off the floor
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