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Instructions
- Hold a dumbbell at the base with both hands and stand straight up. Move your legs so that they are wider than shoulder width apart from each other with your knees slightly bent. for best results.
- Your toes should be facing out. Note: Your arms should be stationary while performing the exercise. This is the starting position. for best results.
- Slowly bend the knees and lower your legs until your thighs are parallel to the floor. Make sure to inhale as this is the eccentric part of the exercise. for best results.
- Press mainly with the heel of the foot to bring the body back to the starting position while exhaling. for best results.
- Repeat this exercise for the recommended amount of repetitions. for best results.
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