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In strength training and fitness, the squat is a compound, full body exercise that trains primarily the muscles of the thighs, hips and buttocks, quadriceps (vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius and rectus femoris), hamstrings, as well as strengthening the bones, ligaments and insertion of the tendons throughout the lower body. Squats are considered a vital exercise for increasing the strength and size of the legs and buttocks, as well as developing core strength. Isometrically, the lower back, the upper back, the abdominals, the trunk muscles, the costal muscles, and the shoulders and arms are all essential to the exercise and thus are trained when squatting with the proper form.
The squat is one of the three lifts in the strength sport of powerlifting, together with deadlifts and bench press.
Gluteus maximus (glutes), quadriceps (quads)
NOTE - I've received questions regarding if the butt wink is acceptable. The answer is it depends. Here, I am showing a true ATG full squat, in which case some butt wink is bound to occur, and in my opinion is not an issue for experienced lifters with adept mechanics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1f6mk1aVuA. However, it MUST be controlled and limited (pause video in bottom position, see I'm not hunched over rather have a flatter back from just minor some loss in natural curve). Now on the other hand, if you do have a history of back issues, or are simply not particularly concerned with performance or general strength training rather you lift purely for general health, then I would recommend you cut the squat a bit higher to entirely avoid the butt wink. So in conclusion, it de...
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Quick tip that will help you front squat correctly
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im actually making progress in the front squat!!! yesterday i hit a 200 pound back squat.
1000 ton Front Squat Challenge, 24.12.2016 Reactor Crossfit Almaty, Kazakhstan Total: 497270 kg
Did some power cleans and front squats. Got up 225 after a few attempts. More focus on technique and it'll be nothing.