For how long can you squat? It may not be an easy task if you have been inactive for long. However if you know the benefits of squatting, you'll get up and start doing it right away!
Burns lower body fat: Since squats target the lower body muscles the most, it is a great way to tone the lower body and burn fat. However, you will need to do it religiously and increase the number of sets as you progress, if you want to see remarkable results.
Toned butt: Widening your stance while doing the squats is a great variation and way to work your glutes, hamstrings, inner thigh muscles and to give you a toned and lifted butt. Squats also help strengthen the core. Even Kim Kardashian and Hugh Jackman recommend squats for a toned butt. It also lifts the derričre and makes thighs look firmer and toned.
Killer legs: Sumo squats, braced squats, front and overhead squats are all variations that you can try to get killer legs. The one-legged squats will need a little practice but if you can achieve that, you will definitely be happy when you look at your legs in the mirror.
Weight loss: While squats may be targeted to strengthen and shape the lower body, thighs and hips, certain variations of the exercise help in losing weight from upper body too. Using weights during squats is a great way to engage upper back, abs, shoulders and arms. This makes it the perfect exercise for weight loss too.
Beats constipation: According to a study published in the journal Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) [2] squatting ensures complete bowel movement. So if you do squats regularly at the gym or at home, it will be easier for you to beat constipation. In fact, squatting while pooping also helps prevent haemorrhoids, according to a research published in the Diseases of the colon and rectum journal.
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