👉 Here are the 20 reason's you should squat (Part 1)
Here are the 20 reason's you should squat (Part 2) :
11. Increase Vertical Jump
Squats are great for increasing your rate of force development that is important if you want to be able to jump high. I found barbell jump squats a great way to increase vertical jump.
12. Improved Workout Efficiency
I'm a strong believer that squats improve strength, stability and efficiency when it comes to doing other weighted exercises such as bench press, deadlifts and even pull-ups. I find that it gives you that extra edge over that's crucial when you're trying to squeeze out one last repetition, when you've reached failure.
13. Develop A Great Set Of Legs And Butt
It makes no difference whether you are male or female. Squats will give you a great set of legs and butt. So ladies, If you want to activate those butt muscles, do deep squats with a wide stance so that it gives your butt a better workout. Your friends will want to do what exercise you did, while the lads will be drooling over you.
14. Get Killer Calves
For those of you who are ashamed of having skinny legs, like I once had. When you squat heavy, it will gradually build muscle in your calves. No more chicken legs.
15. Squats Are Cheap
All it takes is a barbell or a set pair of dumbbells. You don't have to buy them brand new either.
According to research, studies show that sprinters can increase their sprint times by a significant degree as a result of squatting.
17. Improve Athletic Performance
Not only will you gain size and strength in your legs, squats will also increase your performance capacity to run faster and jump higher.
18. There Are More Than One Variation Of Squats
Not just the traditional bodybuilders squats where you place a barbell over your shoulders. You can do dumbbell squats, kettlebell squats, wall squats, plie squat and barbell front squats. There are lots more ways to squat.
19. You Can Squat Just About Anywhere You Like
You don't have to be in the gym to squat, and you don't even need gym equipment. You can do them at home, at work or the beach.
If you do a Google search for "Squat without equipment, I'm sure you will find lots of variations. Try doing 100 bodyweight squats, and I'm sure you will feel the effects from it. Even 50 is good enough.
20. Squats Are A Universal Compound Exercise
Other than dead-lifts, squats are a mainstream exercise that uses more muscles in the body.
Now It's Your Turn
Now that you have read all the reasons why you should squat, it's time to add squats to your next workout. It doesn't matter whether you're a pro bodybuilder or a beginner, you can start squatting and will notice almost immediate results as long as you stick with it.
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