A physical exercise where you lower your body by bending your knees while keeping your back straight, then push back up; also, short for squat toilets common in some countries.
From Old French 'quatte' meaning pressed down, related to Latin 'coactus' (squeezed). The exercise term became popular in the 20th century.
Squats work nearly 60% of all your muscles at once, making them one of the most efficient exercises—but they're also one of the most frequently done incorrectly, with people rounding their lower backs and shifting weight forward.
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