Workout: Squat Challenge | Danielle Peazer

Tone your legs and bum with our five minute squat workout with Danielle Peazer. These exercises will tighten and lift your lower half, but they’ll also strengthen your core. We’re definitely trying this out!

This video may not be suitable for beginners, so please read the advice below. 

Disclaimer

Not all exercises are suitable for everyone. The following exercise program may result in injury. Before attempting a new exercise, consider issues including your flexibility, strength and overall health. Consult a fitness expert before attempting the program. If at any point during the program you begin to feel physical discomfort, stop immediately and consult a physician. Endemol is not responsible for any injuries you sustain from participating in this exercise program.

Additional advice

Do not attempt this workout if you have any lower back issues, are pregnant or if you are less than 12 weeks post partum.

For squats, ensure that as you go down you push back through the hips but keep the chest upright. Imagine you are trying to sit down on a chair behind you. The chest must be up throughout, and protect the lower back by keeping the abdominals engaged. Weight should be in the heels, and the knee should track the second and third toe on the way down. Knees should not be over the toes - ensure you protect your joints by pushing the hips back evenly as you squat. At the very bottom of the move, dig those heels into the floor to drive up using the glute. With the pulses, make sure you continue to push the hips back with weight into the heels to ensure you aren't over using your quads.

For lunges - make sure that your feet are slightly apart and engage through your core to stay upright. If you struggle to keep your balance, go slightly wider in the legs. The front knee should be in line with the ankle on the way down and the knee should not end up over the toes, you want a 90 degree bend in the front and back leg. The back knee drops towards the floor but doesn't touch, if you feel it too much in the back leg, ensure that your hips are relaxed and that you have the majority of your weight in the front leg. Again, push back up out of the lunge by digging the heel into the floor to engage to glute.

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[ICONnetwork]

Danielle keeps it coming with these intense workouts! We love it!

[mwyz]

Definitely the best squat workout I've ever done. The instructions to do it properly were very good.

[tanyapathak]

When I first started this I couldn’t do even a minute, now I can do it all without a single break! I feel much stronger and proud of myself!

[morganemadys]

This workout KILLED me -- but I have to admit : that's what I loved about it ! Thank you Danielle !

[estherlylianna]

This is my fav workout squad of all time

[skinnylegend]

oHMYGOD IM DYING LOL DANIELLE LOOKS SO CALM AND COLLECTED AND IM OVER HERE SWEATING IN EVERY WAY POSSIBLE

[lucienovakova]

OMG First I thought that I'm not going to finish it but I did it all! I'm so proud of myself.. I Love your videos Danielle! You're making me more proud of myself and more confident! Thank you for everything! Love you xxx

[linataraskeviciute]

This one is sooo good. I can definatelly feel it. Thank you so much! I am finally getting in shape, just because of you!

[crushedvibes]

After months of searching for squat videos... I've finally found the perfect workout!! Thank you so much Icon UK... Danielle is beyond amazing <3

[aureliagutierrez]

What I like in thise video is that you're not only working on your body, you just do it with pleasure and not because you have to ! It's so fun and makes you want to do it everyday !

[fhhfd]

Thanks Danielle for keeping me motivated to workout. You're one of the reasons why I started working out. I love all your workout videos on here, they're always fun to do.

Keep up the good work!

Lots of love xx

[Maybe_maybe_not_yet]

That’s the best squats workout! I have been doing it for more that 3 years, easy & clear & fast & makes me energetic! Thanks Danielle

[ghanwasiddiqi]

You motivate me so much, thank you so much.. I can definatly see results☺️❤️

[hayesd]

WHEN THIS VIDEO APPEARED IN MY RECOMMENDATIONS I WAS LIKE "IS THAT.... NO IT CANT BE". BUT IT WAS DANIELLE OMG.

[muskanrath]

Danielle u have an amazing smile. It really helped me finish squat challenge despite pain. Keep smiling. Stay happy.

[monnyxbbg]

Finally I found the BEST workouts! Thank u Danielle!

[ivana]

Made my daily workout with 7 minute quick and effective workout, quick after workout cool down, quick and easy warm up, workout for a great toned bum, burpee workout challenge, squat challenge, 7 minute fit and hip hop dance workout. Can't feel anything right now! Thank you Dani for doing this! ❤😘

[shannonmcmaster]

Definitely making this a daily thing now! Felt so much pain, but a good pain ;) xx

[ginaklement]

LOVED this!!! Out of town and found you on an online search! I will be doing more!!!

[paulinekammerling]

I really love your Workouts
Great Job Danielle 👍