Squats are one of the most popular exercises for strength training because they are a compound exercise meaning they work multiple muscle groups at once, including glutes, quads, hamstrings, calves and core. Squats are also highly effective for building strength and muscle, burning calories, and improving coordination, balance, and posture.

Squats are also a functional exercise, which means that they mimic and prepare you for movements that are commonly performed in everyday life. Squatting is a natural movement that is used when sitting down, getting up from a chair, or picking something up from the ground.

Squats can also improve flexibility and mobility in the hips, knees, and ankles, which can help to reduce the risk of injury.

Additionally, squats are relatively safe to perform, require minimal equipment, and can be easily adjusted to suit different levels of fitness.

Squat Tips:

Don’t let your knees go too far forward. To avoid putting too much stress on your knees, they should not extend past your toes.

Your weight should be on your heels, so you can push off them when returning to the upright position. You definitely don’t want your weight on your toes.

Don’t let your knees collapse towards each other as you lower into your squat.

Maintain a neutral spine – no arching or rounding your back.