Young athlete training-The squat

[dloop20]

The squat is considered the king of all lifts. The squat is where athletic development begins. There are many benefits to squatting, more than just become strong and powerful, but more importantly it teaches athletes how to properly control a weight under control and redirect the weight maximally while under duress.

Some key points to the squat
Always maintain proper posture throughout the lift
do not lift more because you think that is the only way you will get strong, you will benefit better from lifting a lighter weight faster.
Remember to use your lower extremity (hamstring and glutes) to drive the weight up. The squat is not a lower back exercise.

Always make sure you speak to a professional trainer who knows how to properly coach and pick out imbalances and weaknesses.

 

[Goldfish]

I have a love-hate relationship with squats.

 

[dloop20]

Yes, Squatting at times can be a love hate relationship.

What is it that makes you hate them at times? I personally enjoy squatting and is regular part of my training

 

[Bob921]

In my opinion, Squatting is only good for one thing but hey..... That's just my opinion!

 

[Charlotte95]

I can never do them properly without hurting my knees.

 

[Goldfish]

Yes, Squatting at times can be a love hate relationship.

What is it that makes you hate them at times? I personally enjoy squatting and is regular part of my training

I've been doing the program Starting Strength for a while, which has you squatting heavy for 3x5 3 times a week, aiming to progress every session. I love the strength I get out of them, but they're still a killer. Just one heavy set of 5 is enough to make me feel almost completely wiped out (for this reason, I've recently decided to switch to the intermediate progam The Texas Method, where I only have to do one heavy set of squats before moving on, or I do 5x5 with a lighter weight earlier in the week).

 

[Goldfish]

In my opinion, Squatting is only good for one thing but hey..... That's just my opinion!

- Builds wholebody strength.
- Especially builds hip and thigh muscle and strength.
- Improves knee stability.
- Improves wholebody stability.
- Improves balance.
- Improves core strength and stability.
- Improves wholebody bone density.
- Builds and demands mental fortitude.
- Ploughs through calories.
- Can have some powerful cardiovascular effects.
- Is vital for powerlifters.
- Is useful for Olympic lifters, athletes, bodybuilders, most people aiming to build muscle, most people aiming to decrease body fat, and anyone who enjoys being able to take a dump unassisted.

 

[MissNora]

I don't really like doing them, but my legs feel good after doing squats

 

[dloop20]

I can never do them properly without hurting my knees.

I can get a video together for you demonstrating how to properly perform a squat if you would like.

 

[Bob921]

- Builds wholebody strength.
- Especially builds hip and thigh muscle and strength.
- Improves knee stability.
- Improves wholebody stability.
- Improves balance.
- Improves core strength and stability.
- Improves wholebody bone density.
- Builds and demands mental fortitude.
- Ploughs through calories.
- Can have some powerful cardiovascular effects.
- Is vital for powerlifters.
- Is useful for Olympic lifters, athletes, bodybuilders, most people aiming to build muscle, most people aiming to decrease body fat, and anyone who enjoys being able to take a dump unassisted.

I don't think you got my sense of humor?