Do barbell weighted squats, don't do deep squats

Barbell training is also a kind of fitness equipment in many fitness exercises. Barbell training has an irreplaceable effect in bodybuilding training. It is mainly for training the front thigh muscles. At the same time, it has a significant training effect on the back of the thigh, calf and buttocks, waist and back. However, when doing barbell weighted squats, you must not do deep squats, as it can easily cause injuries.

Barbell squat, as the name suggests, is to squat down with a barbell and then stand up. Squatting with barbells plays an irreplaceable role in bodybuilding training. It mainly trains the muscles in the front of the thigh, and also has a training effect on the back of the thigh, calf, buttocks, waist and back.

Weighted squat exercises can strengthen lower limb strength, improve jumping ability, and enhance body flexibility and balance. They are a basic component of training in many sports such as martial arts, track and field, and football.

Many fitness enthusiasts believe that the deeper you squat with a barbell, the better. Some people even squat until their calves and thighs touch each other. In fact, this is wrong. Squatting too deep while carrying a heavy load can easily lead to injury. The reason is that the calves are at an acute angle, the cruciate ligament of the knee joint will be under tremendous tension, and the force on the bones will be seriously uneven, which will cause injuries such as knee ligament sprain, tendon strain, and periosteum wear. At the same time, squatting too deep will cause the upper body to lean forward and the lower back cannot be kept straight, which will injure the lumbar spine, resulting in herniated disc, lumbar muscle strain and other diseases.

The correct way to do it is: hold your head and chest high, look diagonally upward; keep your back straight, slowly squat down until your thighs are parallel to the ground, making sure your knees never go beyond your toes; then return to the position where your knees are straight. By keeping the above points in mind, you can strengthen your strength while protecting your knees and waist and avoiding sports injuries.

In addition, there are some alternative movements to barbell squats, such as dumbbell squats, lunges, seated leg presses, leg presses, etc., all of which involve exercises of the knee and hip joints. These movements can improve the curves of the thighs and buttocks, and female fitness enthusiasts are recommended to try them more often. But be careful not to over-fold the joints when practicing these movements.

The above is a detailed introduction to the common knowledge about barbell weighted squat exercises. I believe that now everyone should understand that barbell weighted squat exercises are very beneficial for leg muscle training, but if the barbell weighted squat is too deep, it is very easy to cause injury after the load is heavy. Therefore, I hope everyone needs to pay more attention when practicing barbell weighted squats.