Plie Squat

An excellent exercise for building strength in the gluts - quadriceps - and inner thigh (adductor) muscles.

Its essential that you aim to keep your feet pointing out to your sides, ideally with your heels under your shoulders.

Avoid letting your knees go pass your toes, or your buttocks go lower than your knees, as this will increase the pressure on your quadriceps, and can result in injury.

Smoothly lower yourself down, keeping your back straight throughout the movement, holding in the final lowered phase for 1 - 2 seconds prior to returning back up again, repeating for desired number of reps.

On your upward movement, focus on clenching your gluts during the lift, and maintaining a straight back.