Squat on Balance Trainer
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How to Squat on Balance Trainer
Starting Position
1. Stand on the Balance Trainer with your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and toes pointed slightly outward.
2. Keep your chest up and back straight, and engage your core.
3. Hold a set of dumbbells at your sides or a barbell across your shoulders.
Proper Form
1. Push your hips back and bend your knees to lower your body down into a squat.
2. Keep your chest up and back straight, and descend until your thighs are parallel or slightly lower than parallel to the ground.
3. Push through your heels to return to the starting position.
Breathing Technique
1. Inhale as you lower your body down into the squat and exhale as you push through your heels to return to the starting position.
2. Make sure to keep your chest and core engaged throughout the motion.
Precautions
1. Make sure to keep your chest up and back straight and avoid rounding your back during the squat.
2. Do not allow your knees to move forward past your toes and keep your weight on your heels throughout the motion.
3. Don_ drop down too low when performing the squat, as this can cause unnecessary strain on your knees.