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“How much should I be able to squat?” Personal trainers explain how to incorporate squats into your routine
By Alice Porter
4 years ago
1 min read
Unsure of how to get started with heavy squats? Read this advice from personal trainers on increasing your weight and perfecting your form.
Squats are one of the most popular exercises out there, which makes sense as they have so many benefits for the entire body. They are particularly common for people who lift weights as they allow a lot of room for progression, while also being valuable for people training at any level.
Knowing where to start with incorporating squats in your workout routine can be confusing, though. After all there are so many different variations of the exercise, including bodyweight squats, goblet squats and barbell squats. It can also be tricky to know just how much weight you should be squatting.
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