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Why Include Squats In Your Routine Workout?

Why Include Squats In Your Routine Workout?

Squat Exercises For Men & Women

Squat exercises are the best for both men & women. The best part is that squats are simple to perform & can be done anywhere, even without the use of any equipment. It should, therefore, be incorporated in your daily routine to boost your overall fitness.

Squats For Beginners- How To Perform Squats Properly:

1. Do a quick warm-up.
2. Stand straight with your feet apart (slightly more than your shoulder width).
3. Breathe in & push your buttocks back, then whilst keeping your back straight bend your knees, hips & ankles slowly, lowering until your hip is lower than your knee.
4. Then as you exhale return to your starting position.

You can repeat the above 15-20 times in 2-3 sets as a beginner, 2-3 times a week!

BENEFITS

Some of the benefits include:

1. Works your Core, Upper & Lower Body- Squats work on your core, upper, lower body strengthening your arm muscles, abs and lower body!

2. Gets your Body in Shape Burning More Fat- This workout keeps your body fit & because it works on not just your lower body but the whole body & because it also helps build muscle, it helps burn fat everywhere keeping your body in shape! Ladies, you can have firm & toned buttocks if you do this exercise regularly. This exercise also tones your calves.

3. Improves your Blood Circulation & Helps Get rid of Cellulite- The blood circulation in your body is improved with the stretching of muscles! With a better circulation gradually you can say goodbye to cellulite!

4. Improves Flexibility & Stability of Knees- Some people believe that squats can destroy your knees, on the contrary, this exercise helps make your knee stronger.

5. Improves Posture- With regular exercise, your posture will be improved along with strengthened back muscles.

6. Improves Digestion- They help regularise your bowel movements improving your digestion.

7. Reduced Injuries- They help strengthen muscles and thus reduce injuries which are caused mainly due to weak ligaments, tissues & muscles.