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mainly your legs but and your back a little
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Which of my lifts, deadlift or squat, should be higher for optimal strength and muscle development?
Both the deadlift and squat are important exercises for strength and muscle development. However, for optimal overall strength and muscle development, it is generally recommended that your deadlift should be higher than your squat. This is because the deadlift engages more muscle groups and requires greater overall strength compared to the squat.
What muscle does the back squat primarily work?
The back squat primarily works the quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes.
What is the best quad muscle building exercise?
Squat.
The main muscle group targeted in a squat is the?
Quad
In concentric phase of squat what muscle arr contracting?
The quads
What muscle groups does a back squat work?
A back squat primarily works the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and lower back muscles.
What muscle groups does the back squat work?
The back squat primarily works the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and lower back muscles.
What muscle groups does the barbell squat work?
The barbell squat primarily works the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and lower back muscles.
Are gastrocnemius used in a squat?
Yes, it is a secondary muscle (synergist/stabilizer) used in the squat. There is a link below in which you can get a chart of the muscles used in a squat: go down about halfway and you'll see the chart.
What are the differences between a plie squat and a sumo squat in terms of their technique and muscle engagement?
The main difference between a plie squat and a sumo squat is the positioning of the feet. In a plie squat, the feet are turned outwards at an angle, while in a sumo squat, the feet are placed wider apart with the toes pointing slightly outwards. In terms of muscle engagement, a plie squat primarily targets the inner thighs and glutes, while a sumo squat engages the inner thighs, glutes, and outer thighs more evenly. The sumo squat also places more emphasis on the adductors and abductors due to the wider stance.
Why is my squat weaker than my bench?
Your squat may be weaker than your bench due to a variety of factors, including muscle imbalances, technique issues, or a lack of proper training and conditioning for the squat movement. It is important to assess your form, focus on strengthening the muscles involved in the squat, and incorporate specific squat training into your workout routine to improve your squat strength.
What muscle groups are primarily targeted during a back squat exercise?
The back squat primarily targets the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and lower back muscles.
