8 Effective Home Workouts Without Equipment To Become Fit

#4 Bodyweight Squats

The bodyweight squat is a lower body strengthening exercise for major muscle groups - the quads, glutes, hamstrings, and core.

Also, read 5 Effective Squat Exercises That'll Shape Up Your Butt.

Instructions:

1. Stand with your feet hip-width apart, toes turned slightly out. To engage core, brace your abdominal muscles and keep your eyes forward.

2. Bend the knees slowly and drop your hips to lower your body. Keep your feet flat on the floor. To counter-balance your weight, hold your arms out in front of you at shoulder height.

3. Pause for a moment at the bottom of the exercise and push back to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Important Tips:

1. Keep your back as straight as possible throughout the lift to avoid injury.

2. Brace abs throughout the movement to keep back flat.

Next up: The Warrior Pose