Top stories of 2022: What is the single best strength-building exercise many of us could be doing right this minute but almost certainly are not?
Some people worry that squats can imperil the knees and hips, but the exercise can actually help protect and improve the workings of these and other joints. Photograph: iStockWhat is the single best strength-building exercise many of us could be doing right this minute but almost certainly are not?
The benefits are not confined to the lower body."It is really a whole body exercise," said Silvio Rene Lorenzetti, the director of the Performance Sports division of the Swiss Federal Institute of Sport in Magglingen."It requires core stability and trains the back.
If you have lower-body disabilities or past injuries, talk to your doctor first about whether squatting is advisable for you. “Be patient and pay attention to proper technique,” Dr Duric said. “Do not rush the squat.”Find a chair or box high enough that, when you sit on it, your thighs are parallel with the ground. Keep your core tense and your chest up, with your back straight.Stand facing the wall, chair behind you, feet about four inches from the wall.
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