How many squats you should be able to do at your age

 There are a number of simple at home tests you can do to see how fit you are.

These are straight forward, and most of the time require no equipment which makes it easy to try out whenever you have the time.

But experts say a certain move could help reveal your strength and endurance. And this move is body squats.

So how many squats should you be able to do in accordance to your age?

How to perform a squat

First things first – how do you do a body squat? It’s a bit more technical than it initially sounds.

Start by standing with your feet just wider than shoulder-width apart. Your toes should be pointed slightly out to the side, then squeeze your shoulder blades, abs and glutes to create a full body tension.

Push your butt back slightly to begin the movement, bending yourself at your knees and lower yourself down. Make sure you’re keeping your torso upright and maintain core tension. Go low enough so your butt is below your knees and keep your weight in your heels.

It’s also recommended that your arms should be extended straight ahead, and aligned with your torso. As you come up, maintain your position and exhale throughout.

People aged between 20-30

Your 20s is when your body can reach its peak performance, so this is the best time to build endurance and strength.

Speaking to the Daily Mail, New York-based personal trainer Natalya Alexeyenko says in this age range, men should set a goal of 50 squats per minute. For women, this number is 45.