Squats - The Overall Developer

The squat should be considered to be the overall butt development exercise because this exercise does not target any specific muscle group, rather is gives a very good overall lower body workout which is essential for a great butt.

An important point to make here is that squats are good at muscle development but aren’t particularly good at muscle lengthening even if you decide to do a full “deep squat”. This exercise should be considered by those who need to build muscle mass at their butt while those looking to sculpt their butts should consider other exercises such as Rock Climbing, Yoga or Pilates.

For squats you can either concentrate on doing high reps/light weights or low reps/heavy weights. High reps/light weights should be considered if you already have sufficient muscles and you would like to tone and define the muscles while low reps/heavy weights is purely for muscle development.

The squat is performed by bending the legs at the knees and hips, lowering the torso between the legs, and then reversing direction to stand up straight again. The torso remains relatively upright and straight throughout the movement and acts as a supporting structure; this is unlike the deadlift. Proper technique is critical, otherwise serious injuries or weaker abdominals over a period of time can occur. The back must be kept straight at all times and never rounded, otherwise excess strain can be placed on the spine and cause serious injury. If lifting heavier loads, lifting belts should be used to maintain the proper posture.

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