- Quadriceps
- Hamstrings
- Gluteus Maximus
- Transverse Abdominus
- Erector Spinae
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Body Weight Squats
Body Weight Squats are beginners to intermediate leg strengthening exercise. The squat is generally not considered a core exercise. Dispite this a correct squat technique is a progression from the beginners core exercises into an exercise that requires the lower back to be positioned correctly and to be supported by the abdominals.
The Body Weight Squat can be used as a leg strengthening exercise for beginners. More advance individuals can use squats as a leg endurance or cardiovascular movement in circuit training or as part of a running program
Functional Benefit
The quadriceps are the largest muscle in the body, so for burning calories and loosing weight any exercise that targets these muscles will get results. Having strong quadriceps can protect the knees by providing increased stability. A correct technique deep squat will also increase flexibility in the calves and hip adductors improving everyday movement
Exercise Technique Tips - Body Weight Squats
Keep heels in contact with the ground at all times
Sit back into movement keeping chest up and lower back in neutral position
Don't allow the knees to roll inwards instead align knees over middle toes
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