FIVE ALTERNATIVE SQUAT EXERCISES YOU CAN DO AT HOME TO BUILD LOWER BODY STRENGTH

Squats are a great exercise for building lower body strength, but they can be difficult to perform correctly without proper form and technique.

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Fortunately, there are alternative exercises that can be done at home to build lower body strength without the need for a gym or equipment.

One alternative exercise is the Bulgarian split squat, which involves standing with one foot in front of the other and lowering the back knee towards the ground.

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Another alternative exercise is the sumo squat, which involves standing with feet wider than shoulder-width apart and toes pointed outwards, then lowering into a squat position.

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The jump squat is another alternative exercise that can be done at home, which involves jumping explosively from a squat position.

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The pistol squat is a challenging alternative exercise that involves standing on one leg and lowering into a squat position without the other leg touching the ground.

Finally, the wall sit is a simple but effective alternative exercise that involves sitting against a wall with knees bent at a 90-degree angle.

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