Squats are one of the most effective exercises to complete that will give you all over effect - meaning that they will build muscle as well as aid in body fat loss.
Basically this happens because the exercise is one of the few exercises that use more muscle groups than any other under a hefty weight bearing load.
This article is going to explain the correct way to perform this exercise.
Front Squats - This is mostly a lower body exercise but it does incorporate the working of your abs because of the upright position they are done in.
Hold the bar in your hands - palms facing up, then place the bar just above and in front of your shoulders, the bar should just be resting on your fingers.
Then using your hips - pretend you are going to sit on a chair bend your knees - keeping the weight back on your heels.
Your thighs should be about parallel with the ground, and then bring yourself back up into a standing position.
This exercise is not one to be performed very quickly - to get the most benefit take the exercises slowly and controlled.
Also the reason you want to keep the weight on your heels is because it eliminates the possibility of injuring your knees and joints.
If this exercise is done correctly you should have no problems - but if done incorrectly then you are more likely to injure yourself - so make sure you take your time.
This is a very good exercise to work your large muscle groups - just keep in mind that if this is your first attempt - then try with a bar that has no weight on it so you can get a feel of what it's like and the actual movement required - then gradually add weights.
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