Squat Your Dog Workouts Take Instagram by Storm

Lifestyle

 | June 8, 2017 | By Brian Delpozo

Maybe you can run marathons, maybe you can lift weights, but can you squat your dog?

Nikko does not look entertained 😂 #squatyourdog #squatyourdogchallenge #nikkothehandsomepup #bordercollie #bordercolliesofinstagram #dogsofinstgram

A post shared by Brittany Grove (@bbbrittany43) on Jun 8, 2017 at 9:34am PDT

A brand new, completely adorable workout trend spreading across social media sites like Instagram is encouraging users to take photos or video of themselves holding their dog in a weightlifting position along with a hashtag reading “squat your dog.” As of June 8, the “squat your dog” hashtag has over 500 posts, with canines of all shapes and sizes being used for the cutest of workouts. Some are big dogs that definitely provide a strenuous lift:

Who all has seen the #squatyourdog challenge on FaceBook?!?! Mom, dad, and I would love to see YOU and your hoomans participate!! Be sure to tag us ❤️💪🏼👏🏼🐶 . . . . #petstagram #dog_features #aplacetolovedogs #sendadogphoto #lacyandpaws #dogsofinstaworld #petsofinstaworld #animaladdicts #excellent_dogs #dogsandpals #animalsco #meowvswoof #aussienation #cooper #petmedspet #petcostar #aussie_loverz #buzzfeedanimals @buzzfeedanimals #CandyCanineRep #squatyourdog

A post shared by 🔹Cooper🔹 (@coop_doggiedogg) on Jun 7, 2017 at 6:06pm PDT

So my girly @dannamf86 tagged me in FB about this #squatyourdogchallenge so here’s my goblet squats of my dog 🤣🤣 don’t mind how scary I look just finished a quick workout and haven’t showered 😱#squatyourdog #70lbs #doggie #shedidntlikeit #girlswholift #challengeaccepted #fitmom

A post shared by Danielle Machungo (@machungo_mamalifter) on Jun 8, 2017 at 10:11am PDT

#squatyourdog #squatyourdogchallenge #60lbs #goldendoodle

A post shared by moodra yoga (@moodrayogavt) on Jun 8, 2017 at 7:21am PDT

While others dogs are considered to be tiny, we’re not sure if squatting them even counts as physical activity.

Found a new workout partner #squatyourdog #englishbulldog #bulldogpuppy @thewanderingwillow0218

A post shared by Logan Rysemus (@loganrysemus) on Jun 7, 2017 at 5:30pm PDT

Tryna get that summer bod ft. Some sage advice from my mother #squatyourdog 📸: @tiny_bellarina

A post shared by Martin Toledo (@embracethemartin) on Jun 7, 2017 at 4:21pm PDT

Some users have tried to “double up” on the challenge.

Squat Your Dog Challenge! Grab your dog or cat and squat 10x. #squatyourdogchallenge #squatyourdog #squatyourpetchallenge #squatyourpet

A post shared by Tina Baker (@tb_of_mtg) on Jun 8, 2017 at 5:46am PDT

#SquatYourDog challenge is in full swing! Wieners can be weights too! 🐶 #Repost @barbe8824 (@get_repost) ・・・ #squatyourdogchallenge @metrofitnessmgm @thebarkeryinthesouth

A post shared by Metro Fitness (@metrofitnessmgm) on Jun 8, 2017 at 9:11am PDT

A few have even come up with the purrfect way to “improvise” their squats when a dog was unavailable.

Have you heard of the #SquatYourDog Challenge?! I had to improvise, and use Sharknado my cat instead (@sharkandwilde). -Quinn #adoptdontshop #catsofinstagram

A post shared by FM106.1 (@fm1061) on Jun 8, 2017 at 5:38am PDT

Mom you’re embarrassing me!! #catsofinstagram #meow #squatyourdog #squatyourcat #squatyourpet #squatallthethings #squat #annoyedcat

A post shared by Lucky.Luckster.Moo. (@luckyyy.moo.cat) on Jun 7, 2017 at 9:14pm PDT

To check out more photos and videos, head over to Instagram and search for #SquatYourDog. Be sure to share this article with anyone you know who may want to add some woof to their workout.

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