Quiz on Basic Squat Exercise

What is the purpose of the basic squat exercise?

• To improve ankle mobility

• To improve hip flexibility

• To improve shoulder strength

• To improve wrist flexibility

What is the ideal position for your feet during a squat?

• Pressure on the heels only

• Pressure on the arches of the feet

• Pressure on the toes only

• Pressure on the big toe, baby toe, and heel

Where should your knees be positioned in relation to your toes during a squat?

• Knees should be in front of the toes

• Knees should be turned inward

• Knees should be behind the toes

• Knees should be straight over the toes

What should you do as you go down in a squat?

• Keep your body leaning forward

• Push your knees inwards

• Drop your pelvis and push your knees out

• Lift your heels off the ground

What is the goal when squatting below parallel?

• To lift the toes off the ground

• To keep the knees straight

• To keep the pelvis above the knee level

• To drop the pelvis below the knee level

How many sets of squats are recommended in the text?

• Three sets of ten

• Two sets of five

• One set of ten

• Four sets of eight

What is suggested to add weight to the squat exercise?

• Hold a yoga block

• Hold a resistance band

• Hold a kettlebell upside down

• Hold a water bottle

What is the benefit of using a kettlebell in squats?

• It makes the exercise easier

• It reduces the range of motion

• It helps in strengthening the feet

• It increases the speed of the squat

Where should the barbell be placed during a squat?

• On the shoulders

• On the lower back

• On the head

• On the hips

What is the role of breathing during a squat?

• Hold your breath throughout

• Breathe in on the way down, breathe out on the way up

• Breathe out on the way down, breathe in on the way up

• Take short breaths continuously