want to do squats for the first time

duke007

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I've been working out my upper body now for a while now but my legs are still scrawny as hell. I also need to add some inches onto my waist so I can fit into my damn belt!

I'm really keen to do squats but I'm tentative because I've heard about the danger, pain and the nausea. I'm also pretty light - about 122 pounds. My dad has had knee problems so I suppose that is another concern.

Can any experienced guys offer me any advice for starting out on squats?
 

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Start with just the bar so you learn how to do the movement. Dont put anything under your feet. Always keep your back straight, you can visualize yourself taking a seat, only theres nothing to sit on. Keep your eyes looking forward. Go down until your thighs are parallel to the ground.
 

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Thanks ultrashogun, do I completely straighten my legs (lock knees) when returning to the standing position? And when squatting should my knees be pointing slightly o utwards?

Edit: Why the hell is "0utwar" censored?
 
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Dont lock your knees, thats harmful. Ive read at many places that the knees are supposed to be pointing outw+rds(Why the f+ck is that censoured?) a little, but I have my knees pointing straight. Your highest priority however should be to keep you back straight or you get a prolapse in your lower back, also be sure to pull your shoulders back. Just do it alot in front of a mirror to learn it.
 

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