Do squats work for weight loss?

Squats are a very simple exercise method that can be done even by older people, so squat training is popular with many people because squats are relatively simple and convenient, generally do not require the aid of other tools, do not require financial investment, and the training effect is also relatively good. Therefore, many people use squats to lose weight and achieve the purpose of burning fat through squats. So, does squats work for weight loss? Let’s analyze it together.

There are many benefits of squats. First of all, it can exercise our body muscles, create a curvy body shape, and play a role in healthy weight loss, hip lift and breast enhancement. In addition, squats can enhance the strength of the whole body and improve our jumping ability. Doing squat exercises can also slow down the aging process for the elderly. It is recommended that office workers who sit for long periods of time and the elderly try it more often.

Some key points of squat:

1. Be sure to do a deep squat, not a half squat. You should squat until your thighs are parallel to the ground or even lower. This will better stimulate the gluteus maximus. If you squat, please do a deep squat.

2. Whether squatting or standing up, make sure your knees and toes are pointing in the same direction! The toes should never be pointed straight ahead! That is to say, your feet should not be parallel, but turned outward. In fact, when you squat normally, their feet will not be parallel at all. If you don't believe me, try it.

3. Squats require great flexibility in the waist, back, and upper limbs, so it is best to stretch before squatting.

4. It is better to have a stance width greater than shoulder width. Of course, it can also be less than shoulder width to stimulate other parts of the thigh, but the weight should not be too heavy.

5. Don’t stand on tiptoes. If you can’t squat without standing on tiptoes (with appropriate stance width), it means either there is a problem with your flexibility or your lower limbs are too fat.

6. It is better to use heavier weight for squats. Because the lower limb muscles are very strong, it is difficult to stimulate them with light weights.

7. The most important point is to squat in whatever way is comfortable for you. The way that makes you feel most comfortable is definitely the safest way.

8. People who do squats regularly will have very perky buttocks. You can do a peak contraction at the top of the movement to further stimulate the gluteus maximus. What is peak contraction? At the end of the movement, consciously tighten your buttocks.

Based on the above sharing and introduction, we know that we must pay attention to the above issues when squatting. The elderly can also try to use squats to exercise and lose weight, but they must pay attention to the method when exercising. It is best to be guided by a fitness coach. Because for the elderly, squats are still somewhat dangerous, so pay attention to the method while exercising.