About the exercise

Plie squat is a great variation to other types of squats, as it will also work out your inner thigh muscles called hip adductors. Adding arms movements will also tone your arms and burn some extra calories. This and many other exercises are part of our free workout routine.

Exercise instructions

  1. 10 repetitions, 15-20 seconds rest.

  2. Place feet wide into a sumo squat position.

  3. Point feet 45 degrees out.

  4. Rest on your heels.

  5. Inhale on the way down and exhale on the way up.

  6. Slow, graceful and controlled.

Modifications

  1. If too easy, add cuff weights onto your wrists.

  2. If too easy, do 12 reps.