The move: Active Side Squat with Weights

Works: Glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings and calves.

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Trainer Amy Hendel prepares to do the Active Side Squat With Weights, with dumbbells held at her sides.
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Hendel steps out to her right with weights resting on her thighs.
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Then she goes into the full squat.
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Step 1: Stand with feet hip distance apart, body weight balanced and weights in front of your thighs.

Step 2: Step out to your right side about 12 to 15 inches while dropping into a squat position, head up, back flat and not arched, weight behind and knees bent. Hand weights should rest on quadriceps of thighs.

Step 3: Push off right leg, rising and returning to starting position.

Repetitions: Options include 20 reps per leg or alternating atotal of 20 reps side to side.

Amy Hendel, certified in nutrition and exercise physiology, is a registered physician assistant. She maintains a private family lifestyle therapy practice where she trains and councils patients on nutrition, personal fitness and psychology for the whole family.

— Los Angeles Daily News