Squat are a functional movement that is used worldwide in a clinical setting during assessments. It is popularly used in the gym as well.
However, from a clinical point of view, it is used in assessment, rehabilitation and occasionally during treatment.
In a gym setting, it is used as a functional movement to build lower body strength and stability of the core and lower joints if performed correctly.
Trainers, physiotherapists, strength and conditioners or sports therapists are health professionals who can observe the performance of a squat and notice correct and incorrect techniques and advise corrective measures.
Benefits of squats:
- Reduce the risk of injury
- Crushes calories
- Strengthens your core
- Stengthens the muscles of your lower body
- Variety helps with motivation
- Can be done anywhere
- Boosts athletic ability and strength
How to do basic squats – Healthline:
- Start with your feet slightly wider than hip-width apart.
- Keep your chest up, engage your abdominals, and shift your weight onto your heels as you push your hips back into a sitting position.
- Lower your hips until your thighs are parallel or almost parallel to the floor.
- You should feel the squat in your thighs and glutes.
- Pause with your knees over, but not beyond, your toes.
- Exhale and push back up to the starting position.