You might initially think that the box squat must be simpler, given that you have a box for support. But, the reality is that nothing could be further from the truth. Your overall body position changes during the box squat, which means that you’ll recruit certain muscles to a greater degree than the regular squat. … Read more
Have you ever pondered on why doing squats triggers excessive sweating? You could be new to the gym. Then again, you could be a well-conditioned athlete. You probably find that when you perform certain exercises you produce a light film of sweat. However, whenever you hit the squat rack you are literally drenched in sweat. … Read more
The main reason you can’t keep your feet flat on the floor when you squat is because you lack ankle mobility. Furthermore, a lack of knee or hip mobility, tight calves or tight hip flexors can cause the same issues. You Lack Ankle Mobility (Hips & Knees Too) Squats require a great deal of flexibility … Read more
Calories burned from squats will generally come down to how much you weigh and the intensity with which you train. So, as an example, a person weighing 160lbs performing 100 bodyweight squats at moderate-intensity will burn 19.3 calories. However, this same person performing 100 bodyweight squats at high-intensity can expect to burn 40.7 calories. Calories … Read more
Ever wondered, “Do You Have to Squat Heavy to Get Big Legs?” The squat is often heralded as “The King of Lower Body Exercises”. So, you would think that if you want big legs then you have to squat. And obviously the heavier you squat, the bigger legs you’ll get. But, is this really the … Read more
The main reason that squatting hurts your shins is due to a lack of ankle mobility. Firstly, this lack of mobility/flexibility in the ankles’ means that you probably tend to push through the balls of your feet rather than your heels when you squat. You may also notice that your heels come off the floor … Read more
Ever wondered, “Is it Better to Squat Barefoot?” It’s almost like a new craze. Everywhere you look in the gym people seem to be walking around shoeless. Okay, it’s deemed acceptable for a yoga or Pilates class. However, many people appear to be going barefoot nowadays even while pumping iron. And this is especially true … Read more
Who else wants to know, “Why Can’t I Feel My Quads During Squats?” I think most of us would agree that squats are one of the best (if not the best) exercises in existence. Often lauded as the “King of Exercises”, this lower body movement seems to have it all. However, one of the most … Read more
Have you ever wondered, “Can I Just Bench Squat and Deadlift?” The “Big 3” are often viewed as the Holy Grail of workouts. You’ll always hear people telling you that if you want to get stronger then train squats, bench presses, and deadlifts. There will be others who will categorically state that you get jacked … Read more
Have you ever asked, “Why Can’t I Squat Without Falling Backwards?” I guess we all know that squats are probably one of the greatest exercises ever. And this is true whether you perform them with your own body weight or while under a load. So, there is nothing more frustrating than being unable to nail … Read more