How to Do Body Blade Squats

Squats are some of the best exercises that you can do for your body, as strong legs are essential for proper blood circulation. The muscles of the legs create a pumping action, sending blood back to the heart and improving your cardiovascular health. With the help of your body blades, you can further improve your squats for optimal blood circulation and a cardiovascular workout.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Stand with your feet about shoulder width apart and your toes pointed forward. During your squats, protect your back by keeping your abs tight and your spine tall and straight. Keep your shoulders down and rolled back to prevent strain on your neck.
2. Begin with your arms down at your sides, holding a body blade in each hand. Begin to shake the blades up and down using small, quick movements, and then slowly lower into a squat. Keep your back straight as you perform your squats, only dropping as far as you can comfortably without extending the knees past the toes or lifting your heels off of the ground.
3. Perform 5 to 10 squats and then change your body blade position. Bring your arms in front of you and draw your elbows into your body. Bend your elbows at a 90-degree angle and hold the blades vertically. Begin to shake the blades in and out, making small punching movements and perform 5 to 10 squats.
4. Change your blade position again, lifting your arms out to your sides with the body blades held horizontal to the ground. Shake the blades up and down as you perform 5 to 10 more squats.