Squat Benefits
A squat is a strength exercise in which the trainee lowers their hips from a standing position and then stands back up. During the descent of a squat, the hip and knee joints flex while the ankle joint dorsiflexes; conversely the hip and knee joints extend and the ankle joint plantarflexes when standing up.
The squat is a dynamic strength training exercise that requires several muscles in your upper and lower body to work together simultaneously. Muscles help power you through daily tasks such as walking, climbing stairs, bending, or carrying heavy loads. They also help you perform athletic-related activities.
If there’s one exercise that has the ability to challenge most of the muscles in your body, it’s the squat.
Benefits of Doing Squats
*Strengthens your core
Strong core muscles can make everyday movements like turning, bending, and even standing easier. Not only that, but a strong core can improve your balance, ease pain in your low back, and also make it easier to maintain good posture.
*Reduces the risk of injury
squats in your overall workout routine also help strengthen your tendons, ligaments, and bones, may help reduce your risk of injury.
*Crushes calories
Calorie burning is often equated with aerobic exercises such as running or cycling. But performing high-intensity, compound movements like the squat can also crush some serious calories.
*Strengthens the muscles of your lower body
Strength training exercises like squats can help strengthen and tone the muscles in your lower body. When these muscles are in good condition, you may find that you can move more comfortably, with less pain, and that everything from walking to bending to exercising is easier to do.
*Boost athletic ability and strength
If you compete in a sport, adding jump squats to your workout may help you develop explosive strength and speed which, in turn, may help improve your athletic performance.
*Variety helps with motivation
Squats can be done with just your body weight. They can also be done with weights, like dumbbells, barbells, kettlebells, or medicine balls, or with resistance bands or yoga balls.
*Can be done anywhere
To do bodyweight squats, you don’t need any equipment. All you need is your body and enough room to lower your hips into a sitting position.
Just Doing 15sec Squats Benefits
Just by doing this pose for 15sec [5 times] in a day helps to
*Reduces belly fat faster
*Helps indigestion
*Keeps your hip joints healthy
*Reduces stress and anxiety
*Increases flexibility
Types of Squats
*Back squats
*Overhead squats
*Jump squats
Safety tips
While generally a safe exercise if done with the right form, there are some safety precautions to keep in mind when doing squats.
*Only lower yourself as far as you can comfortably go.
*Make sure you have a solid base.
*Keep your eyes forward.
*Keep your posture upright.
*Only lift what you can handle.
*Activate your core.
February 27, 2021
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