Squats are difficult but don’t let that stop you. The goal is to go from standing tall to lowering your hips below your knees without pain and bending forward. Keep your core engaged (ribs pulled down toward pelvis), eyes and chest up. Feet are usually about hip width apart and slightly turned out; however, this can vary depending on your anatomy. As you lower your hips toward the ground, push them back a bit while pushing your knees out – this will put more emphasis on your glutes rather than your quads. Keep your heels down; try to keep your weight even between your feet. Work your way to a full squat by doing smaller depths as you build your strength.
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