The squat is by far one of the best exercises you can perform for lower body strength, trunk/core and upper back stabilizing strength. The big question is and should be what is the best depth i should go to get results and to be safe for my specific needs.
To best answer this question you will need to consult with your physician and/or physiotherapist if you have any shoulder, back, knee, hip or ankle injuries that could change how deep you go as well as the best option to perform a squat.
There are many varieties of squats you can pick from and each serve their purpose for effect and speaking to any injuries you may have.
Here are some tips to apply to your squat routine:
💪 Go as low as you can with proper spinal position and knee tracking to get the best results.
💪 Adjust your range of motion if you have a back, knee, hip or ankle injury.
💪 Adjust the direction your feet are planted and the path your knee is tracking through the movement to accommodate a hip, knee or ankle injury..
💪 Use dumbbells, barbells, rubberbands, machines or your body weight to accommodate any injuries you may have.
💪 Be sure to do a proper warm-up so your muscles are ready for the range of motion and maximal effort needed for results.
💪 Be sure to stretch at the end of your workout so your muscles don’t get too much delayed onset muscle soreness which can lead to injuries etc.
