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Stand with your hands lightly resting on a counter or chair in front of you. Put your feet shoulder-width apart.
Slowly bend your knees so that you squat down like you're going to sit in a chair. Make sure that your knees don't go in front of your toes.
Lower yourself about 6 inches. Your heels should stay on the floor at all times.
Rise slowly to a standing position.
Repeat 8 to 12 times.
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