Are squats effective alone?

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I ask simply to improve my body. I don't ask because I'm on some kind of quest to get a giant butt or because I don't like my body :) 

I was wondering if anyone had any tips? And what you do to improve that area of your body? Or if you had any helpful videos of something that worked for you, that would be helpful too. Thanks!

*Also, just a little info about my body in case it helps: I'm 5'0", 110 pounds, 17 years old.

aamy811 · Accepted Answer

I think if you can't do any other body weight exercise do squats. Squats are really good if you have tons of weight balancing helps your core. It's great for getting your heart rate up. I highly highly recommend squats.
You may not be trying to et a big butt but as a tip lifting with heavier weights helps the muscle grow and get bigger (you will not er bulky trust me) and body weight squats tone preexisting muscles and just gives a more toned look.

BiscuitesSwag · Accepted Answer

I do that squat challenge and my butt has got a way better shape than before, so squats alone do really good. ^^
I do it with 2kg weight, 1kg in one hand and 1kg in the other hand and that helps too (I think 😂). ☺

Phoenix98 · Accepted Answer

Squats are a good exercise for the legs, both people like you and bodybuilders like me use them for separate reasons. But you should mix in other exercises that focus on other parts of the legs other wise doing squats alone will only improve the area's it' mean to work, while the other areas of the leg will remain un-worked which is not good.

BertMacklinFBI · Accepted Answer

they will definitely do something, even if squats are the only thing you do.

springocelot · Answer

squat variations, yes. just doing tons of regular squats could work too, but that would get boring.

i suggest you try fitnessblender. com's squat challenge. they have a few:
*100 squat challenge #1
*100 squat challenge #2
*5 minute butt and thigh workout

their youtube channel is under the same name.

PiuBelloAmante · Answer

try doing lunges, for glutes! its the best!!
also do stiff legged dead lifts
try glute ham raises to!

also vary your squatting! do sumo, traditional, narrow stance squats
or front squats, goblet squats etc

KitKatKo · Answer

I love squats. I do weighted ones as part of my routine. They're a great exercise, but I'd add in some more core work, and upper body work too. Keep it even.

Intellectiskey · Answer

Squats are an amazing exercise and work out multiple muscles, however you should also add a couple more exercises to really burn your muscles out.

KDA20 · Answer

Squats can be good - I would go for advice to a gym

sexyphil · Answer

You;d be better doing sit ups or something that works your torso rather then you legs which squats will do...

apexalpha · Answer

Lunges and squats are the best forms of training for the gluteus muscle

Anonymous · Answer

Squats are great! They won't give you a huge ass, but you will tone up in a very attractive way!

James77 · Answer

Deadlifts are great!! :P

Anonymous · Answer

yes they are!

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