When performing weighted squats, pay attention to choosing the right weight and ensure that the movements are standardized to avoid knee or lower back injuries.
Weighted squats, that is, adding weights (such as dumbbells) to squats, are a very effective full-body training. Its main benefits include: Enhance lower limb strength: Weighted squats can better exercise the quadriceps on the front of the thigh, the hamstrings on the back, the buttocks and calves, and improve overall lower limb strength. Improve core stability: Weights increase the challenge to the body, forcing the core muscles (abdominal muscles and lower back) to work harder to maintain balance and stability, thereby improving core strength and postural control. Enhance whole-body coordination and balance: Keeping the body stable under weight can improve the coordination and balance of the neuromuscular system, which is helpful for daily activities and other sports. Increase strength and explosive power: Weighted squats help improve the explosive power of the lower limbs by increasing muscle strength and neuromuscular adaptability, making sports performance better. Improve bone density: Weighted exercise puts pressure on bones, which can stimulate bone regeneration, increase bone density, and help prevent osteoporosis.
Burn calories and increase metabolism: Weighted squats consume a lot of energy, increase heart rate, help increase calorie consumption, accelerate metabolism, and help reduce fat and improve body shape. Improve daily life functions: Squats are a compound movement that is related to many daily activities. Weighted squats can strengthen the muscles needed for daily movements such as getting up and moving objects, and improve the efficiency of daily activities.