Why You Should Squat
Please don't forget to leave a comment and suggest any topic you would like to see. Thank you! ----- Follow Us! https://beacons.ai/instituteofhumanan... ----- More Videos: ➡️ Why You Have a Kneecap and How it Unleashes Your Quads • Why You Have a Kneecap and How it Unleashe... ➡️ Strength vs Hypertrophy: The Science of Building Muscle • Strength vs Hypertrophy: The Science of Ho... ➡️ Does Grip Strength Really Help You Live Longer? • Does Grip Strength Really Help You Live Lo... ----- Why You Should Squat ----- In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses why the squat is often considered the "King of All Exercises." He talks about why this is more than just an exercise for your quads, glutes, and hamstrings by going over all of the other surprising muscles required to squat. He also discusses eccentric, concentric, and isometric contractions, the joints involved in squatting, and even how to breathe properly to help make your squats more safe and effective. ----- 0:00 - 0:49 Intro 0:50 - 1:40 The Joint Movements Required to Squat 1:41 - 2:52 Lower Leg Muscles Needed to Squat: Gastrocnemius & Soleus 2:53 - 3:29 The Muscles of the Foot! 3:30 - 4:49 How the Quads Work During a Squat 4:50 - 5:58 How the Hamstrings Working During a Squat 5:59 - 6:25 One of the Largest Muscles in the Body: Gluteus Maximus 6:26 - 8:45 Some of the Most Important Muscles Fort Squatting: Obliques, Transversus Abdominis, and Spinal Extensors (Erector Spinae) 8:46 - 10:41 Muscles That Protect Your Spine During Squatting 10:42 - 12:12 How to Breathing Properly While Squatting 12:13 - 14:22 The "Forgotten" Thigh Muscle That is Important For Squatting: Adductor Magnus! 14:23 - 15:22 Teaser: Built to Squat Music I use: Bensound.com License code: NTM80NVD8E5XQCLH #squats #exercise #anatomy

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