Why you Need to Squat!

3 simple reasons why it's important to Squat Often

 

1) The Squat is King in the world of Exercise, regardless of your desired outcome weather it be

a) increased Strength

b) Bigger Muscles

c) a Toned looking Thigh

d) More Explosive Strength

e) Stronger joints

f) the list goes on really!

 

But seriously The Squat is King and it should be part of everyone's Training Program

 

Reason Number 2) Squatting Often and Deep will improve your mobility

especially in your hips and ankles.

Now you may be wondering why this may be important to you. The reason is as you age your body stiffens and a good dose of squats every week will ensure you are able to get down to the ground and back up again due to demand on your hips and ankles when squatting Deep.

 

Reason 3) Studies have shown a correlation between leg strength and longevity.

Now I know what you are thinking ! No doing squats wont magically make you immortal but they will strengthen your hips and legs.

 

In the aging population falling over and breaking your hip is very common, unfortunately. The more we squat in our younger years and the more we try and build our leg strength, the more we can decrease our likelihood of falling over due to poor leg strength .

 

 

Writer

Raul Valenzuela

Head Coach and Owner of CrossFit Down Under

Founder of Vital Fitness 

Contact Raul@crossfitdownunder.com