Squats for Training:-
Squats are an anaerobic exercise. This means that at the time of performing a squat, the body burns the glycogen in your muscles. The body usually stores its carbs in the form of glycogen and starts utilizing it as a primary energy source in any anaerobic exercise.
Squats work on the following muscle group:
- quadriceps.
- hamstrings.
- glutes.
- abdominals.
- calves.
It’s also very effective in core strenthening since it requires to tighten the abdomen and hold a correct posture. The squatting movement strengthens the tendons, bones, and ligaments around the leg muscles.
Practicing Squat:-
- Stand with feet a little wider than hip distance and toes facing front. Try to pull your navel into your back to utilize the deeop abdominal muscles. This keeps stability in the spine and pelvis.
Take the hips back—bending at the knees and ankles and opening your knees a little. Bend the knees while maintaining a straight upper body imagining to seat on a chair.
Keep the chest open and the shoulders back. knees are bent to a 90-degree angle.
Sit into a squat position while still keeping the feet on ground.
Press into your heels and straighten legs to return to a standing position.
Tips to Remember:-
- The torso will tilt naturally as you squat. Do not let the chest or shoulders to bend or move forward. Do not put too much strain on the knees.
- Don’t allow the knees to flare out too forward. They should not move out of your toes end —instead, they should be in line with the toes.
- Keep the heels firmly adhered to the floor during the squat, and then drive them into the ground as you return to the starting position. Do not forget to squeeze the glutes when returning to the starting point.
- The regular squat is a bodyweight move that targets the lower body. By adding a jump, you can turn it into ” JUMPING SQUATS” , an explosive cardio workout.
Benefits of Squat:-
The benefits to squat exercise include:
strengthening the muscles in the legs, including the quadriceps, calves, and hamstrings
strengthening the knee joint
burning fat and promoting weight loss
strengthening the lower back
improving flexibility in the lower body
Performing a squat without proper form may develop knee pain. Prevention is possible by keeping he knees in line with the feet during the squat.
Squatting with weights can increase the risk of injury, like damage to the knees or lower back, when not performed correctly. It is also advisable to consider seeking the guidance of a trainer.
Squats work on the glute muscles all in one time. When strategically used and tearing of muscles is triggered properly, you can attain hypertrophy (or muscle size growth). So, squats can be utilised to you build bigger glute muscles.
Comments (1)
Kosmetyki naturalne - October 19, 2024
Love how you broke this down into easy-to-follow steps.