Squats Are The King of All Exercises: Entry #9

People view squats as a leg exercise that is unhealthy for your knees...but they are wrong. Squats are a full body exercise that target the hamstrings, quads, calves, pectorals, biceps, and lower/upper back. 

Everyone who works-out should do squats, it will help people get stronger, physically bigger, more flexible, etc. People also blame squats for various knee and back problem. Well, that's not true...unless you use improper form with weight you can barely do. Squats actually strengthen the knees (if you hit at least parallel) and lower back.

Squatting Steps...

1. Place the bar so it is mid chest level.

2. Get under the bar and "dig" it into your traps so you'll have a firm base.

3. Push the bar up and step back, make sure you don't take too many steps back...remember your squatting and not walking around with heavy weights.

4. Make sure your whole body is tight before you attempt to squat.

5. Start squatting by moving you hips back while having your chest up and tight back, you also want to reach at least parallel. Also make sure your knees don't pass your toes unless you are attempting to reach "ass to ground."

6. When squatting up, start by pushing your hips up and not with your knees, also make sure your chest is up when moving the bar up.

YOU MUST REMEMBER TO KEEP YOUR LOWER BACK TIGHT WHEN SQUATTING UNLESS YOU ENJOY LOWER BACK PAIN.

Squats have greatly helped me add weight to my bench and rows...I'll admit, there have been times when I truly hated squatting, but after you gain experience, you'll start to enjoy them.