Squat, as one of the most classic strength training movements, is the most basic method to train lower limbs. However, people have different views on squat. It is often said that squatting hurts knees and waist, and more girls are often worried that squatting will make thighs thicker.

First of all, basically, the reason why women have thick legs is fat, high body fat and little muscle, forming fat-type thick legs. But do squats make thighs thicker? The answer is: yes. Many girls may be scared when they see this, but squatting can stimulate leg muscle growth. Longer muscle dimension will definitely realize girls' desire to have peach hips day and night. But what if you want chopsticks legs and ass at the same time? Then it is estimated that only ps can do it.

However, squatting is not terrible. When you gain muscle, it will reduce your thigh circumference, because at the same time you can consume fat, and your legs will become tighter and more elegant, not a lump of meat. The core muscles you participate in when doing squats are the core muscles of legs, hips and waist and abdomen, which will consume a lot of fat energy and is an excellent exercise for lower limbs.

However, if you find that after a period of squat training, your hips have not changed, but the circumference of your thighs has become thicker, then your movements are wrong. Stimulate leg muscles, but also low back pain.

So now let's introduce the correct squat method:

(1) First of all, we keep our bodies in a standing posture, the standing distance is shoulder width, and our toes are slightly spread out.

(2) Secondly, when squatting, pay attention to the fact that the thighs are parallel to the ground. Better find a mirror. First, you should always pay attention to the relative position of your waist, hips and legs when squatting, rather than relying on your own feelings.

(3) Then, when squatting, the knees can actually cover the toes. Before, many people said that knees should not exceed toes when squatting. This practice is actually aimed at people with knee injuries. So, when your knees are healthy and you want to raise your hips, you can rest assured that your knees will cover your toes.

(4) Finally, you must activate the muscles of the buttocks before practicing squats. For example, use a foam shaft to act on the hips and front thighs, or do hip bridge movements.