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Why Squat Is A Perfect Leg Exercise

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Working on these lower body muscles can help you improve balance and mobility. It will also help you perform everyday activities efficiently.

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A squat is a dynamic strength exercise that challenges most of the muscles in the body. 

Why squats

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Squats can help you get those toned legs as it mainly targets major muscles of the lower body including hips, glutes and thighs.

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Having strong core muscles can take your fitness level up a notch. In addition to the lower body, squats engage your core muscles as well. 

Strengthens core too

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Squatting does not require any equipment. When done regularly, squats can help you shed calories resulting in weight loss. 

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You can upgrade your fitness level with different variations of squats like overhead squats, jump squats, one-legged squats and more

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Avoid rounding your shoulders or back while performing squats. Also, send your hips back rather than the knees forward.

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Warm up your muscles before performing squats to avoid injuries. If you have any back, hip or leg injury, avoid doing squats for a few days.

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