Exercise is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle. People have always sought to strengthen and maintain their health, while developing many different techniques and types of sports training. But sometimes the simplest and most famous exercises are the most effective.
The benefits of squats are enormous, since almost all the muscles of the legs are involved in the work, as well as some muscles of the back.
For women, squats will help to get rid of extra centimeters on the hips, improve the shape of the buttocks, and also make the gait lighter, softer and more attractive.
It has been suggested that squatting has a detrimental effect on the knee joints. For a while, this exercise was even removed from the training of soldiers of the American army. But soon scientists and doctors denied this information, which returned squats to the category of effective and safe.
However, squats can really hurt if done incorrectly. It is necessary to constantly monitor posture, and exercise with a load should be performed only under the supervision of a trainer.
How to squat correctly
- For beginners, it is recommended to squat not deeply, stopping on a line parallel to the floor so that the knee is bent at an angle of 90 degrees.
- The legs are shoulder-width apart, and the back is straight, slightly tilted forward, the arms are extended forward. Exercise smoothly, gently, and slowly.
- Try to keep your heels on the floor.
- If you feel pain, do not tolerate it and stop squats.
- Squats are best done in sets of 3 sets of 10 squats.
- Do not forget to warm up before starting the session.
