What can squats train?

When we exercise for health, there are many types of movements, including squatting. Some people think that squatting is useless. Besides, squatting makes people feel tired, so I just don’t want to do it during fitness. However, this movement can exercise some aspects of the human body. So what can squatting exercise? Let’s see how the editor answers this question.

The "squat method" can be regarded as a whole-body exercise, which can especially strengthen the quadriceps and gluteus maximus, reduce arm and abdominal fat, make the lower limbs more curvy, and at the same time expand the chest cavity and enhance lung capacity. It is a simplified version of the "Facing the Wall and Squatting" exercise, which is both simple and flexible. It is simple because it does not require any moves or equipment; it is flexible because it can be practiced anywhere, indoors or outdoors. In terms of time, it can be practiced during breaks in the morning and afternoon, or in free time in the morning and evening. Office workers like to practice it anytime and anywhere in collective settings such as offices.

The basic movements are: keep your feet together, center your body straight, put your center of gravity on the front of your feet, hold your chest and abdomen in, relax your whole body, do not tilt your head back or tilt your head, always keep your legs together, squat completely and then slowly stand up, repeat this many times.

There are two types of squat methods: regular and difficult.

1. Conventional squat method. Do 30 squats in a set, the more the better. An exercise session should last more than 10 minutes or until you feel your body getting warm or slightly sweating. Weight loss exercises can be divided into multiple squats. Of course, squatting exercises should also be done step by step, and you should gradually increase the amount. For example, you can only do 30 squats the first time, and then increase to 60 squats after two days, and then gradually increase the number. If you persist and keep going, you will definitely reap great rewards.

2. Make squatting more difficult. As the exercise progresses and the body is able to fully adapt, you can consider increasing the difficulty of the movements according to your personal preferences. That is, when squatting, gradually control your knees to be within your toes. The purpose is to stretch the entire spine to the greatest extent, including the cervical, thoracic, lumbar and coccyx. It is equivalent to being able to squat completely with your toes touching the wall. When squatting, your breathing also changes from natural breathing to deep breathing, that is, exhale when squatting and inhale when standing up, because deep breathing itself is a healthy exercise. If you take deep breaths when squatting, you can squat five to ten times and breathe once, or you can squat once and breathe once. The best way to breathe is through the nose, in and out, but in and out is also acceptable. Of course, you can also combine the squat exercise with the arm stretching exercise when making the squat exercise more difficult.

Through the above content, we have learned the specific content of what squats can exercise. In addition to these, we also need to recognize some other exercises that can help us lose weight. If we persist in doing these exercises, we can shape our body better. Finally, I hope everyone can have a body shape that they are satisfied with!