Squats

Squats are the best leg workout to develop the upper leg muscles,like the gluteus,hamstrings and quadriceps.This leg exercise is a part of all leg workouts and is ideal to gain muscles and develop leg strength.However,if done incorrectly,it can lead to severe lower back and leg pains.

CORRECT FORM:


Arnold and Ed Corney describe the way in which squats are to be executed in the video shown below.However,we describe the basic steps to be followed by people who are new to squats

 Stand in front of the rack and place the barbell on your shoulders,behind your neck.Lift the barbell and move back.Make sure you have ample space to execute the exercise.

• Your feet should be placed hip-width apart or at max shoulder width apart.Toes should be pointing forward,and your knees should not be locked.

• Take a deep breath,and go down.Make sure your back is straight,and your thighs are at the max parallel at the bottom end of the movement.Inhale as you go down.

• Make sure the whole weight of your body is balanced on the entire foot rather than just toes.

• Push your body up by using your thighs,exhaling as you go up.Do not lock your knees at the top.

• Do about 8-10 reps,and do around 3 sets.

• Make sure you dont use too much weight,as this will make you unstable and you can risk injury.

• Make sure you are always in control of the movement,as if you are not,this can lead to lower back and leg pains.

• Do not bend your torso too far ahead,as this can lead to lower back pain and spinal problems.Wear a support belt if required