Better Ways to Squat

We all know the squat is the king of exercises. But let’s face it – not everyone is cut out to do a deep squat. Here’s some ideas for Better Ways to Squat. Squats are functional training that benefits your joints, muscles, and posture and helps you run faster with the proper form. Doing squats can be more powerful if you know how to do it properly and have some equipment to help you do it easily. Get that squat up there with these helpful things: Better Ways to Squat – Overview Proper form is necessary to avoid injuries and fully get the benefits of the exercises you are doing. You can achieve the correct form for squats by keeping your feet roughly shoulder-width apart and turning them out slightly, between 5 and 30 degrees. Tighten your feet to the floor to engage your lower muscles and build stability. Doing squats is not just all about the lower body as your upper body, specifically your chest, is involved by keeping it up to avoid rounding your upper back and shoulders. [Read more …]