Plie squats
Starting Posture
Stand with your feet wider than hip-width apart, toes pointed outwards. Keep your back straight, shoulders relaxed, and core engaged.
How to Exercise
Bend your knees and lower down into a squat position, making sure to keep your knees in line with your toes. Press through your heels to return to the starting position.
Breath Control
Inhale as you lower down into the squat, exhale as you press through your heels to stand back up.
Common errors
A common mistake is leaning too far forward or rounding the back during the squat. Make sure to keep your chest up and maintain proper alignment throughout the movement.
Weights
You can add dumbbells or a barbell to increase the intensity of the exercise.
Grips
If using weights, hold them in your hands at your sides, palms facing inwards.
Variations
You can perform plie squats with a wider stance or add pulses at the bottom of the squat for an extra challenge.
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Sample workouts with this movement
Fit! Programs featuring this exercise
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FlagFit
Kyrie Fontana
Project Calisthenics
Simon Ata
Mobility for athletes
John Lindsey
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Gregoire Bellemare
Comments and tips
Make sure to keep your chest up and your back straight throughout the exercise. Focus on engaging your glutes and quads as you perform the movement. You can hold onto a wall or a sturdy object for balance if needed. It's important to go down as far as comfortable for your flexibility, aiming to get your thighs parallel to the ground.
Cautions
Avoid letting your knees collapse inwards or go past your toes. If you experience any discomfort or pain, stop the exercise immediately.