After the many positive responses to this weeks Wednesday’s Watch I thought I would stick with the topic of squats as they are a very loved but hated move. I myself have been working on gaining a perfect bum this week with my first Bootcamp session at Kendal Bootcamp (more on that later) and obviously by partaking in the Ultimate Squat Challenge that I shared with you all. As a result I am currently sitting here writing this with a very sore glutes, but no pain, no gain girls!
I saw the above image showing the muscles that squats use on my Bootcamp Coach’s Facebook page and thought I would share it with you as it really shows you how much of your body a simple squat works! It seems that everyone I know loves squats because they know that they are good for you, but hate them because after doing a few correctly performed deep squats you will start to feel that burn! Squats are actually one of the most effective exercises you can do… they are a big calorie burner! However you have to do them right to get the most out of them and also prevent injury, so here’s some tips for you.
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Stand with your head facing forward and your chest held up and out. Place your feet shoulder-width apart or slightly wider. Extend your hands out to keep your balance.
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Sit back and down like you’re sitting into an imaginary chair. Keep your head facing forward and tilt forward from your waist. Keep your back straight and abs tight so you don’t round your back.
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Lower down so your thighs are as parallel to the floor as possible, with your knees over your ankles. Press your weight back into your heels.
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Keep your body tight, and push through your heels to bring yourself back to the starting position.
My biggest tip for squats it to try and fit them in throughout your day. They will soon add up and you will notice a difference quickly! I actually do squats while brushing my teeth and when making cups of tea at work (as long as there is no one else in the kitchen! ) I have notice a massive difference in the tone of my bum since I have started doing them daily.
Did you partake in the Ultimate Squat Challenge this week? Do you love or hate squats? Have you got any tips to share with others?
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great post! I also did the squat challenge..it's gorgeous..my legs burned..but after it I felt great! ❤ I love it that you post more about fitness these times :)http://individualemotion.blogspot.de/
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I may try to fit these in! X
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I have begun the squat challenge today and this post is so helpful as I was a little unsure how to do them correctly! :)standforstyle22.blogspot.com xx
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I've just started doing proper squats with weights at the gym on the advice of my trainer, they hurt like hell but like you say, no pain no gain :-)Sharon x
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I love the picture with the bum, I wish mine looked like this!Luckily I learnt to squat properly very early on from my boyfriend who likes to body build, I see quite a few people doing it incorrectly and I worry about their backs! Might give the squat challenge a go.
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Those things really look like buns…/Avyhttp://mymotherfuckedmickjagger.blogspot.com♥
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I freaking love squats! They will be appearing on my next fitness friday post!
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I love these posts Cat, keep it up!IxxLimes&Smiles
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Squating is just effort! I can't keep it up by myself but I can do it at the classes. X
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So glad you tried it! It's a fun workout but definitely intense. Really happy that you are enjoying my blog xx
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They are super easy to do and build up throughout the day 😀
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Yeah, glad to have helped. I'm going to start the 30 day squat challenge aswell 😀 xx
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Wow go you! I haven't tried them with weight! I'm impressed 😀 xx
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So do I! Will take a lot of squats for that to happen :DI know, this is why I shared it as so many people do it incorrectly, and I worry for their back and knees xx
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It's a gorgeous bum 😀 x
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Will keep and eye out for it 😀 xx
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Thanks so much hun… I plan on doing so 😀
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They are tough, but you just need to get into the habit of doing 10 while you wait for the kettle to boil or brushing your teeth etc. If you want a great bum you'l do squats 😀 xxx
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