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SHATTER THE MYTH I recognize
need for other leg exercises in a bodybuilder's routine. Leg curls and leg extensions are great, but don’t get idea that they are how a bodybuilder gets definition! DIET provides definition. As for squatting, well, let me give you words of wisdom from Jeff MADDOG, ISSA strength coach for university of North Carolina.
Down road, in a gym far away A young man was heard to say, “No matter what I do, my legs won’t grow!” He tried leg extensions, leg curls, leg presses too. Trying to cheat, these sissy workouts he’d do! From corner of gym where big guys train, Through a cloud of chalk and midst of pain, Where big iron rides high, and threatin’ lives, Where noise is made with big forty-fives, A deep voice bellowed as he wrapped his knees, A very big man with legs like trees, Laughing as he snatched another plate from stack, Chalked his hands and monstrous back, Said, “Boy, stop lying and don’t say you’ve forgotten! Trouble with you is you aint been SQUATIN’!!”
MYTH #5: Squats will give you a broad butt.
SHATTER THE MYTH Lots of people squat without getting big glutes. Fact is that gluteal development is more often due to genetics and not squats. If this myth were true then everyone performing squats would have a broad butt. The simple movement of sitting down and standing back up mimics same body movements as a squat. So, if this myth were true then everyone would have a broad but just from sitting and standing. Your maker gave you your genetics whether it is a small, medium, or large butt. Be proud of what you have and SQUAT with it!
MYTH #6: Squats are only good for strong men or serious athletes.
SHATTER THE MYTH If you’ve never performed a squat before and you’re interested in trying this great exercise please seek professional help from one of our certified fitness trainers to teach you proper form and technique. If performed properly and safely squat can be a very rewarding exercise for every person. There are so many benefits to body from this one exercise; increased lower body strength, stamina, stability and balance, increased bone density in legs and hips to help prevent osteoporosis, possible broken bones and fractures, increased strength in low back, obliques, and abdomen plus so many other benefits to body that I could write a whole just on rest of them.
Squats are often called “KING” of all exercises. Every athlete and fitness person should do squats; but you have to do them correctly and safely! You must maintain a very erect body position when descending into deep squat position. Leaning too far forward in squat can be dangerous to your lower back. You should also learn how to go down into squat position so you are low enough. The top of your thighs should be parallel to floor in a well-executed squat. Higher than that, and your losing some of benefit to your strong hip muscles (gluteals and hamstrings). The pressure of weight should be placed on your heels while descending as well as ascending and never on your toes as this can cause abnormal patellar (knee cap) tracking and over time serious damage to knee joint. If you’ve never done squats before or if you’ve been doing them and are unsure if you’ve been doing them correctly make sure you see one of our certified fitness instructors. They will instruct you on proper foot spacing and bar spacing on your back as well as proper body alignment and body mechanics.
JEREMY BARNETT Fitness Advantage Ft. Myers, Fl. Fitness Director ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer Specialist in Performance Nutrition Post injury Fitness and Rehabilitation Trainer
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