Do squats actually work? How long till I see results?

[Anonymous]

What sort of regime should I follow to get noticeable results? And do they truly work? What butt/thigh exercises work best?
Also, if you can feel it in your butt when you're doing squats, are they working? It seems to only strain my thighs.

[Camallunt]

So far people seem to have addressed most parts, exercises and doing the full motion. When it comes to exercise you van start noticing difference after few weeks but you really notice the difference after a few months so once you have a routine set give it 3 months of dedicated time and you'll notice the change and so will others. Anything worth doing takes time in fitness.

[TedStar]

If done properly yes. Do back squats and splits squats, lunges, side lunges. Also do leg presses. Just like "Theguyovertheresaid" good technique is important.

look at this page for some ideas https://www.youtube.com/user/womensworkoutchannel

[MaskofInsanity]

Definitely. Look up the proper form for squats (YouTube vids or something) and make sure you're doing it right. If you do weighted squats, that's even better.

[bleedingquadrophenic]

Depends on what you're looking for.

My regime is (or rather, was. I haven't hit the gym in years) geared towards strength/endurance and squats are an essential part of it. If that's what you're looking for, place a barbell on your shoulders and then squat but if it's just toning/shaping of muscles then increase the reps I guess

[sexyasianboi26]

Your butt is being worked out when you do squats, but its one of the muscles that are very hard to make it "sore". But if you do get it sore, it will take a long time to recover. And if you do somehow get your butt sore, and im talking about the gluteus maximus, there's a high chance that, that soreness can turn into a strain, and then into an injury.

[Theguyoverthere]

Squats work if you actually squat deep enough. One of the biggest errors people make it not squatting deep. Make sure your hips pass. Doing tiny "squats" only work your quads.

[Anonymous]

You do lunges is you want to work on your butt. Squats mainly work the quads. Put a barbell on your shoulders and take long strides. If your ass isn't sore the next day you did something wrong.

[binny91]

What results are you trying to achieve?