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Squats are a cornerstone exercise in many workout routines, revered for their comprehensive benefits to strength, flexibility and overall fitness. Incorporating squats into your exercise regimen can lead to significant improvements in lower body strength, core stability and even cardiovascular health.

Full Body Workout

Squats engage multiple muscle groups across the body, not just the legs. They work the quads, hamstrings, glutes, lower back, (essential everyday muscles) providing a full-body workout.

Core Strengthening

Squats are excellent for building a strong core. The stability required to perform squats engages the abdominal and lower back muscles, crucial for posture and preventing injuries.

Flexibility and Mobility

Regular squatting improves flexibility in the hips and ankles, which are vital for daily activities and other exercises.

Boosts Athletic Performance

Squats enhance athletic abilities by improving strength, speed and endurance. They are particularly beneficial for runners, cyclists and team sports players.

Enhances Functional Fitness

Squats mimic natural movement patterns, improving your ability to perform everyday tasks like lifting and bending.

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Squats

25 different types of squat exercises

01: Standard Squat

The foundational squat with feet shoulder-width apart.

02: Sumo Squat

Feet wider than shoulder-width, toes pointed out.

03: Narrow Squat

Feet closer than shoulder-width.

04: Goblet Squat

Performed holding a kettlebell or dumbbell close to the chest.

05: Pistol Squat

A one-legged squat requiring significant balance and strength.

06: Jump Squat

Adds a jump for a plyometric, cardio boost.

07: Box Squat

Squatting to a box or bench, good for beginners.

08: Split Squat

One leg forward, one leg back, resembling a lunge position.

09: Bulgarian Split Squat

A split squat with the rear foot elevated.

10: Over Head Squat

Holding a weight overhead, demanding for balance and flexibility.

11: Front Squat

Barbell held in front of the body, emphasizing quads.

12: Back Squat

Barbell on the upper back, a classic strength exercise.

13: Zercher Squat

Barbell held in the crooks of the elbows.

14: Hack Squat

Barbell held behind the legs.

15: Sissy Squat

Leaning back with bodyweight, intense on quads.

16: Wall Sit Squat

Squatting against a wall, isometric hold.

17: Single-Leg Box Squat

One-legged squat to a box, for balance and strength.

18: LandMine Squat

Barbell anchored in a landmine unit, offering a unique angle.

19: Kang Squat

A hybrid of a good morning and a back squat.

20: Cossack Squat

A lateral squat, great for flexibility and inner thigh strength.

21: Bear Squat

Mimics a bear’s stance, good for mobility.

22: Dumbbell Squat

Standard squat holding dumbbells at your sides.

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23: Barbell Kneeling Squat

An exercise performed on the knees with a barbell on the shoulders, focusing on glute and thigh muscle activation.

24: Barbell Split Squat

A strength exercise where one leg is forward and the other extended back, holding a barbell on the shoulders, targeting the quads, glutes and hamstrings.

25: Kneeling Squat

A squat variation performed from a kneeling position, primarily targeting the glutes and hamstrings without significant knee strain.

Squats are a versatile and effective exercise that can enhance almost every aspect of your fitness. By varying the types of squats in your routine, you can continue to challenge your body, build strength and improve mobility.

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