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Barbell Squats - Beginner

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Step 1: Start with the barbell resting across your shoulders with your feet shoulder width apart. Engage your core and keep a slight a bend in your knees.

Step 2: Slowly squat down making sure to keep your back straight and your chin up. Keep the distance between your knees the same during the decent of the squat.

Step 3: Stand back up pushing through your heels. Keep you core engaged, back straight and shoulders pulled back during the entire exercise.

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