Learning with Physio4fight: Types of Squat and benefits

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A squat is a strength exercise in which the athlete lowers their hips from a standing position and then stands back up. Squat requires articular and muscular mobility, strength, balance and muscle control. During the descent of a squat, the hip and knee joints flex while the ankle joint dorsiflexes; conversely the hip and knee joints extend and the ankle joint plantarflexes when standing up. This is the basic form using the bodyweight but further resistance like dumbbells and kettlebells can also be added.

Some squat benefits you can see below:

1-It strengthens your core.

2-It reduces the risk of injury.

3-It rushes calories.

4-It strengthens the muscles of your lower body.

5-It boosts athletic ability and strength.

6-It variety helps with motivation.

7-It is a functional exercise.

Types of Squat.

There are a few but the most popular are:

Basic Squat

Single Leg Squat

Pistol Squat

Jump Squat

Bulgarian Squat

Overhead Squat

Landmine Squat

Spanish Squat

Squats are an excellent form of exercise using your own bodyweight and some level of mobility, flexibility and strength is required to complete this exercise . Furthermore, you must consider your fitness level, a gradual training progression and any particular limitation from a previous injury.