The advantages and disadvantages of women's squats

Squats are a relatively common exercise method, suitable for many people. Many female friends in life also do this exercise, which brings many benefits to the body, such as strengthening knee muscles, improving whole body strength, preventing aging, improving cardiopulmonary function, and lifting buttocks. However, there are certain disadvantages, such as damaging the knees, waist, and heart, so female friends should do it within their ability.

1. Benefits of squatting for women

1. Strengthen knee muscles

The squat posture is standard and the knees have no old injuries. Not only will squats not cause knee injuries, but they will also speed up blood circulation in the knee area and significantly strengthen the muscle tissue around the knees.

2. Improve overall body strength

Squats require the use of large muscle groups in many parts of the body, especially weighted squats. Almost all the bones in the body are involved in the support. Therefore, the strength of muscles and bones throughout the body can be effectively enhanced during the entire exercise.

3. Prevent aging

As the saying goes, the legs age first. Squats can effectively exercise leg muscles, increase leg muscles, and maintain muscle density. Practicing squats more often can prevent aging.

4. Improve cardiopulmonary function

Squats may seem simple, but in fact you need to breathe deeply during the exercise. Progressive training can continuously strengthen your cardiopulmonary function.

5. Hips

Many fitness experts recommend that women practice squats to get a perky butt. When doing squats, the gluteus maximus and waist muscles can be exercised. Long-term squats can make women's back curves more obvious.

2. Disadvantages of women squatting

1. Injury to the knee

Squats have always been controversial, and there are different opinions on whether they will damage the knees, but what is certain is that incorrect muscle movement during squats will definitely damage the health of the knee joints. When we squat to the lowest point, if the knee joint is dislocated when the muscles are relaxed, our ligaments and cartilage tissues may not be able to withstand their maximum tension, which can easily damage the knees.

2. Injury to the waist

Squats can damage the waist because the method of squatting is incorrect. If you can keep your back straight, it will not squeeze the waist and back, but directly go to the legs through the spine, so that the waist will not be injured.

3. Harm to the heart

People who are not fit to do heavy weight training, such as those with coronary artery disease, may be harming their heart health.

In general, as long as the squat posture is correct and done in moderation, squats will not cause harm to the body. If you are not sure whether you are following the standard, it is best to seek guidance from a professional. If you have other medical conditions, it is best to consult a doctor first to see if it will cause harm to your body.