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Squats: benefits, how to do it and exercise options

The squat is a simple exercise that does not require much preparation to be performed, just keep your legs apart, stretch your arms in front of your body and squat until your thighs are parallel to the floor. Although it is often considered only as an exercise to strengthen the leg, squats work muscles other […]

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Sissy squats: what it is, what it’s for (and how to do it)

The sissy squat is a variation of the traditional squat that mainly works the quadriceps femoris muscle, which is located on the front of the thigh, and is recommended for strengthening and hypertrophy. Due to the risk of injury, especially to the knee, this type of squat is normally only recommended for people with greater […]

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Hack squats: what they are for, benefits and how to do them

The hack squat is an exercise that serves to strengthen the legs and glutes, done on a machine called a hack, which conducts the squat movements, and therefore one of its benefits is to avoid damage or injuries to the spine or knees, especially in people who are starting training. This type of squat was […]

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Hack squats: what they are for, benefits and how to do them

The hack squat is an exercise that serves to strengthen the legs and glutes, done on a machine called a hack, which conducts the squat movements, and therefore one of its benefits is to avoid damage or injuries to the spine or knees, especially in people who are starting training. This type of squat was […]

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