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Correct squat posture and various rumors about squats

 　　Squats are the most difficult and painful exercises. They require strong physical and mental strength. From a scientific point of view, they are also the most challenging exercises. Of course, they are also the most effective. Squats can promote muscle growth more than other exercises. Because of its difficulty level, squats force the body to secrete more growth hormones, causing muscles to grow faster. Squats have a strong spillover effect, which can increase all other exercises. Just practicing squats will increase my bench press by at least 20 pounds!

　　Unfortunately, many people come up with various reasons to avoid squats. "It puts too much pressure on my knees" and "it's not good for growing up". What do I comment on this? This is nonsense! Except for a very few people, almost everyone can practice squats well. The only reason why squats look more terrible than other exercises is that they are stronger, and it is this that produces unparalleled value. Many rumors are widely circulated, scaring many people not to practice squats.

　　One of the rumors: squats destroy the knees

　　Just as the pressure increases, the tendons, ligaments and other connective tissues also increase. Therefore, squats can make the knees stronger! As the support muscles around the knees strengthen, the knees Stability and firmness will also increase. Some people have knee problems during squats because of the wrong posture, especially when relaxing when squatting to the bottom! It separates slightly when you relax your knees When you open it, you are in an unfavorable position. How to solve it? Don’t relax your knees when you squat to the lowest point! It’s that simple. Keep your knees tight and there will be no problems.

　　Rumor 2: Squat hurts your waist

　　As mentioned earlier, strength training can strengthen tendons, ligaments and other connective tissues. You can use a weight lifting belt when doing large weight and low-frequency exercises, but it is not necessary at other times. Some people feel uncomfortable in the cervical spine. Most people can get used to it. But if you feel uncomfortable in your neck, just put a towel or a mat under the barbell bar.

　　Rumor 3: Squats are not good for the heart

　　Many strength training movements (not just squats) limit blood flow because blood gathers on the muscles for a long time. Blood pressure will temporarily rise, but it is only temporary and will not bring danger. The heart is like other muscles in the body. So, it can adapt to this pressure. Therefore, squats help strengthen the circulation system. However, patients with coronary heart disease should first obtain the doctor's consent before doing any strength exercises.

　　Rude 4: Squats will slow down their speed and make people bulky

　　The stronger the muscles, the faster their contraction speed and can produce greater strength. This has long been recognized. Therefore, squats will only increase their speed.

　　The negative effects of the so-called squats all come from incorrect squat movements, not the squats themselves! Want to become stronger? Let's practice squats. But first you must learn the correct posture.

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