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The squat is one of the most effective compound exercises for building and toning the lower body. When performed correctly, they can strengthen most of the muscles in your lower body, including the thighs, calves, glutes, and hamstrings. They also work the abs and core too.
Generally speaking, squats are one of the most functional human movements, and are a fundamental aspect of smooth and painless mobility. And because of the particular muscles they target, squats can also improve balance and stability, and help us jump higher and run faster!
Yes, as an all-rounder squats are hard to beat. And for those who like variety, there’s no shortage of variations to shake up your workouts. But, ultimately, the squats you squat depend on your workout style and fitness goals. So to help you along, we’ve compiled a few our favourite squat types to give you an idea of the diversity and range of this classic exercise.
Bodyweight squats
Goblet squats
Sumo squats
Pulse squats
Squat jumps
Isometric squats
Eagle squat
Lateral squats
Squat walk
Frog squats
Bear crawl squats
Pistol squats
Squat tuck jump
Eccentric squats
Now push. . .
Don’t forget, the best exercise routines are all about balance. So once you’re lower body’s taken a beating from all those squats, why not even it out with these 9 push-up variations?