Squats work your core muscles, such as the rectus abdominis, obliques, transverse abdominis, and erector spinae. A strong core improves everyday movements such as turning, bending, and standing.
Strengthens your core
Squats reduce the risk of injury by promoting better movement mechanics and stability. They also promote joint health and flexibility.
Decreases the risk of injury
Squats burn calories efficiently. Squats help you lose weight or maintain a healthy weight by increasing your overall calorie expenditure.
Calorie crusher
Squats primarily target the muscles of the thighs, hips, and buttocks, including the quadriceps, hamstrings, and gluteal muscles. This results in improved lower body strength and muscle development.
Strengthens lower body muscles
A proper squat form promotes good posture and balance. As you strengthen your lower body, your daily activities will become more stable.
Improves balance and posture
Squatting mimics everyday movements like sitting down and standing up, making it a functional exercise that enhances mobility and stability in daily activities.
Functional movement
Squats engage the core muscles to stabilise the spine and pelvis, promoting better posture and reducing the risk of lower back pain.
Core engagement
Squatting with proper form maintains joint flexibility and range of motion in the hips, knees, and ankles, lowering the risk of injury and promoting joint health.
Enhances joint health
Squats are a compound exercise that works multiple muscle groups at the same time, resulting in a higher calorie burn during and after the workout, which can help with weight management and fat loss.
Increases metabolic rate
Squats, particularly those performed with heavy weights or at high intensity, can cause the release of hormones such as testosterone and growth hormone. These hormones play an important role in muscle development, repair, and overall metabolism.
Hormonal response
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