Cardio-Sculpting Workout: 21 Days to Loving Your Shape

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4. Squat/Chair Pose

Targets glutes, hamstrings, quads

Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding lighter dumbbells on shoulders.
Squat down, pushing butt behind you; keep body weight over heels.
Push through heels to return to start, squeezing glutes. Do 20 to 25 reps.
After last rep, drop weights and bring feet together. Resume squat position, keeping knees behind toes and extending arms in front at chest level; hold for 30 seconds.

Challenge yourself: Use heavier dumbbells and hold chair pose for 60 seconds.

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