Squats are one of those exercises that are so beneficial we shouldn't NOT do them.
Squats are a foundational functional exercise that makes everyday life easier by...
- Promoting body wide muscle building
- Increasing muscle which helps us burn more fat
- Helping us to maintain balance and core strength
- Increasing overall body strength and flexibility to help us stay mobile as we age
- Toning and tightening our butt, abs, and legs
How to perform the basic squat correctly:
- Feet shoulder width apart and turned slightly out
- Neutral spine, back straight
- Chest and shoulders up
- Look straight ahead
- Put your body weight in your heels
- As you squat down push your butt back
- Keep your knees in line with your feet
- When your hip joint is lower than your knees stand back up driving through your heels
- Squeeze your butt at the top
Give it a go and when you are ready to mix it up try these different variations!
There are a ton of different ways to squat but here a few of my favorites:
Unweighted:
- Sumo Squat
- Jump Squat
- Squat Pulse
- Squat Jack
- Pistol Squat
Weighted:
- Goblet Squat w/ 1 Dumbbell
- Basic Squat w/ 2 Dumbbells
- Bulgarian Split Squats w/ 2 Dumbbells
- Split Squat w/2 Dumbbells