Simply put, there are tons of different types of squats you can do, and they work more then just your legs. I always incorporate squats into my lifting and cardio routines. With weights going down quickly and pushing up quickly you are working your quads, gluts, hamstring, calves..and that's just in your legs. That doesn't count the ab strength its taking to keep your body balanced from side to side and back and forth. You thought that was it? Lastly it also is working your traps and upper back because putting that weight on there (squeezed together to use as a shelf) is working those muscle groups as well. That's just weighted back squats, there are front squats, using the same except your using biceps to help keep bar up and chest as your shelf.
Now without weights, there are squat thrusters, which if you have a little weight or weighted vest are amazing because squatting and jumping up for a minute, resting and repeating strengthens your legs and your also using those abs to keep balance. You can add push ups to squat thrusts or any other type of workout and do a super set, which maximizes other muscle groups as well.
Doing squats with or without weights should be in your workout, if you want those big strong legs or even toned but strong legs you need this exercise.
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