Thighs and buttocks are problem areas for many women, and squats are one of the most effective ways to improve these areas. They help you strengthen and tone your entire lower body, including your butt, thighs, calves, and core.
Keep reading to find out all of the benefits of squats for women, as well as some variations that you can try today.
They build strength in the legs and give definition to the gluteal muscles (which means a nice round butt) and thigh muscles. Doesn’t that sound great?
#2) Strengthen your core.
Squats also help strengthen the core. When you do the exercise, you have to engage your abdominal and back muscles to keep your balance. This gives you a tighter, flatter abdomen and a stronger lower back. It also improves your balance and posture in everyday life.
#3) Easy to do, so you stay consistent
Squats are a compound exercise – they work more than one muscle group at a time and they are particularly effective for burning fat and building strength. Because they involve a natural movement, they can be done by just about anyone (if you have joint problems, talk to your doctor first).
They are a functional exercise, so they will help you perform everyday activities like sitting, standing, and bending down to pick things up. They are also versatile enough to be done in almost any location, with or without the use of weights or equipment.
We will email you the LoveJoy 30 Day Squat Challenge Guide. This will be your tool to work through the 30 days of squats. It’s not easy…but it will be a game changer for you!
Getting the right form in a squat is key. Focus on these key points before you advance to other squat variations:
Tips For Squatting
Squat Variations
Once you are comfortable doing a regular squat and you have your form down, you can begin to add variations to work the muscles in different ways.
Adding weight to a basic squat increases the effectiveness of the exercise. You can hold dumbbells in your hands, either at your sides or on your shoulders. If you have a barbell, hold it across your shoulders. Or use a kettle-bell, held in front of you with both hands.
Inner-thigh squat
To do this variation, place your feet a little wider than shoulder width and turn your knees and toes to a 45-degree angle. Keep your back straight and lower your torso straight down until your thighs are parallel with the floor.
Jump squats
This variation increases the cardio benefit of the exercise. To do jump squats, begin like a regular squat, but do not return to the starting position. Instead, jump in the air and land on the balls of your feet. Perform this exercise on an impact-resistant surface and try to land as softly as you can to minimize the shock.
With LoveJoy Hormone Clinic, we help women (and men) ensure their hormones are optimized for a better quality of life. Imagine trying to squats (or any exercise) if you have no energy!
Consequently, both women and men require adequate testosterone based upon their age and weight (size). With testosterone, doing any kind of exercise is much easier. Primarily, because you recover much quicker.
This 30 Day SQUAT Challenge can help you in so many ways! Remember, this is a “Challenge”. If you accept it, the challenge is you challenging YOU!
Just think, at the end of the 30 days you will have something to be proud of and you could form a new habit! How wonderful, a happier and healthier you!
It begins with a New Patient Consultation. This consultation is FREE to you! There is NO OBLIGATION and is the fastest method to get you on your way towards an “optimized Hormone” life. Once you make a consultation appointment either online or by calling our office, you begin the discovery process.
