May 29 • General discussion
Squats are one of the best all-around exercises for building strength, muscle, and functional movement.
Squats are one of the best all-around exercises for building strength, muscle, and functional movement. Here’s what they’re good for:
🔥 1. Leg Muscle Development
• Primary muscles:
• Quadriceps (front of the thighs)
• Hamstrings (back of the thighs)
• Glutes (buttocks)
• Calves
• Builds size, strength, and power in the entire lower body.
💪 2. Core Strength & Stability
• Squats engage the abdominals, obliques, and lower back, improving core strength and overall stability.
🔁 3. Functional Strength
• Mimics real-life movements like sitting, standing, lifting, and climbing.
• Boosts balance, coordination, and athletic performance.
🦴 4. Joint & Bone Health
• Promotes bone density and strengthens connective tissues (ligaments and tendons), particularly in the knees and hips—when done with proper form.
⚡ 5. Hormonal Benefits
• Compound movement that activates large muscle groups → boosts the release of testosterone and growth hormone, aiding overall muscle growth.
🧘♂ 6. Mobility and Flexibility
• Improves hip, ankle, and knee mobility when done through full range of motion.
🏃♀ 7. Athletic Performance
• Increases sprinting speed, jumping ability, and explosiveness, especially in sports training.
Have any questions feel free to ask, thanks.
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Squats are one of the best all-around exercises for building strength, muscle, and functional movement.
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