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squats

  • plural
    of squat.
    squat
    verb (used without object)
    to sit in a low or crouching position with the legs drawn up closely beneath or in front of the body; sit on one's haunches or heels.
  • present tense form
    of squat (3rd person singular).
    squat
    verb (used without object)
    to sit in a low or crouching position with the legs drawn up closely beneath or in front of the body; sit on one's haunches or heels.

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Those who discontinued wall squats after the initial four weeks experienced a reversal of their earlier blood pressure improvements.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026

Common examples include wall squats, planks, and handgrip exercises.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026

And in the weight room, Smith takes a break from squats and bench press to pump iron—with his fingers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

Bodyweight training, also known as calisthenics, uses your own body weight for exercises such as push-ups, squats and pull-ups to help build strength.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

Alex explains the wisdom stuff to him, then squats to check out the canyon.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas