Must-try drill for weight loss: The 55

Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. Try and keep your feet as straight and parallel as possible. It’s okay if your feet are turned outwards slightly but it shouldn’t be more than 15 degrees. Keeping your arms straight out, lower yourself by bending the knees while sticking out your bottom and leaning forward at the waist (imagine you are going to sit on a chair). Squat till your thighs are parallel to the ground and then return to original position. Always keep looking ahead and make sure your knees don’t drift forward over your toes and always keep aligned to your ankles throughout the movement. Read more about how to do a proper squat. 

 Also read: Five bodyweight exercises everyone has to try

 You could also try out these exercises for specific body parts: 

• Exercises for shoulders
• Exercises for abs
• Exercises for arms
• Exercises for legs

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