Exercise of the day: SQUATS

Squat is the foundation of all fitness program, so it is one of the most essential exercises any athlete should do  for working quads and glutes. 

Benefits of squats:

1. Increased hormone release
2. Enhanced core strength
3. Improved flexibility
4. Reduced chance of injury
5. Stronger lower body
6. Increased vertical jump
7. Improved workout efficiency

So, when you have one of those days when you feel a big weight on your shoulders, DO SQUATS.

Here are different types of squats, watch the videos for proper form for each.

1) Back squats
The most popular squat exercise among all athletes, bodybuilders, oly lifters and fitness models.

2)Front squats
Another squat exercise that is popular among athletes and crossfiters, it engages your core in the movement.

3)Zercher squats
This is an advanced form of front squats that engages your core even more.

4)Overhead squats
One of the hardest forms of  squats that engages more muscles of your body.

5) Body-weight squats
A calisthenics squat exercise that you should do once in a while with the famous ass to grass technique.

6)Jump squats
A great squat exercise to put in a HIIT session or as a burn out in the leg day.

7)Bulgarian squats
This exercise will really make your hips and glutes sore.

8)Goblet squats
This exercise is great to perform a squat properly.

Now, get up and do your SQUATS.

Thank you
IR.