
Squats

Squats engage your hamstrings, quads, core, and glutes. To set up for the exercise, plant your feet shoulder-width apart. Press your hips back and bend your knees to lower your body as if you’re about to sit in a chair. Descend as far as you’re comfortably able to, aiming for your thighs to become parallel to the ground. Push away from the floor in order to return to standing. Complete three sets of 12 to 15 reps.