Easy squats for beginners

Easy squats for beginners, seniors or anyone with knee or hand issues. These squats provide maximum support and because you loop the straps under your elbows you get support without relying on gripping the handles.

1. Set up the trainer with the foot cradles instead of the handles.

2. Feed elbows through cradles and stand with feet shoulder width apart with the toes pointing straight or slightly outwards.

3. Lower your hips by first pushing them backwards and then down like you're sitting on a chair.

4. Go down as low as you can, ideally your thighs should be about parallel with the ground.

5. As you go down your elbows will pull forward. As you come up again, use your upper back muscles to pull your elbows back and finish each rep standing up as straight as possible.

6. Repeat as many times as you wish, for as many sets as you wish. I'd suggest 3 to 4 sets and do a challenging number each set while making sure you're maintaining good form. Eg, keep going till your legs start to burn.