Everyday activities like tying shoelaces, sitting on a chair and pulling up heavy objects from the floor include squats. This movement of lowering our hips and then standing up strengthens the tendons, bones, and ligaments surrounding the leg muscles.
Equipment: No equipment
Level: Beginners to advanced
Works on muscles: Calves, Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Hip flexors, Glutes
How To Perform Squats Correctly
Step 1:
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart or slightly wider.
- Keep your chest up, shoulders back, and maintain a neutral spine.
Tip: Don’t let the knees extend beyond the toes
Step 2:
- Hinge at the hips and push your buttocks back as if sitting into a chair.
- Lower your body until thighs are parallel to the ground.
Tip: Make sure you breathe throughout the move
Step 3:
- Push through your heels to return to the starting position.
- Keep the movement controlled throughout to avoid strain.
Tip: Put pressure on the heels of the feet
O’Coach Free Tip
- Lower your body until your thighs are parallel to the floor
- Keep your back straight at all times
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Benefits of Performing Squats Exercise Daily
According to studies, adding squats to your daily routine helps you mentally and physically prepare for the day. Squats are the perfect bodyweight exercise that can actually work on all of your major muscles and also helps in building muscle in your lower body and core. There are various benefits of doing squats regularly such as:
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Why is Adding Squats To the Routine Important?
Squats help improve strength, build muscle, enhance flexibility, and contribute to overall functional fitness. Additionally, they can boost metabolism and assist in various daily activities, making them a valuable and efficient addition to any workout routine.
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