1. Starting Position: - Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart. - Keep your arms relaxed by your sides.
2. Movement: - Engage your core muscles to maintain stability. - Slowly bend your knees and lower your body as if you are going to sit back into a chair. - Keep your back straight and your chest lifted. Ensure that your knees do not extend past your toes. - Lower yourself until your thighs are parallel to the ground, or as low as your flexibility allows.
3. Hold: - Pause for a moment in the bent position.
4. Return: - Press through your heels to return to the starting position. - Straighten your legs fully while keeping your back straight and core engaged.
5. Repetitions: - Aim for 10 to 15 repetitions, adjusting based on your fitness level.
Tips: - Make sure to breathe throughout the movement; inhale as you lower and exhale as you rise. - If you feel discomfort in your knees, consider reducing the depth of the bend.