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squats

n. plural-only
B1 Intermediate US //ˈskwɑts// UK //skwˈɒts// squats

n. an exercise where you lower your hips from a standing position and then stand back up.

n. a physical exercise performed by lowering the hips from a standing position and then standing back up, typically with the back straight. Often refers to the repetitions of this movement in a fitness context.


SIMPLE

He does fifty squats every morning to stay fit.

CONTEXTUAL

The trainer told her to keep her heels on the floor while performing her squats.

COMPLEX

Incorporating weighted squats into a weekly routine is highly effective for building lower-body strength and improving overall functional mobility.

Synonyms
Usage

Plural form used to refer to the exercise repetitions; takes a plural verb.

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