Fitness
Drumroll, kindly.
But how many squats should you do to really see (and feel) results?
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and angle your toes slightly outwards.
Engage your core.
Sink your hips back into the squat, as if you’re sitting in an invisible chair.
Keep your knees aligned with your toes.
Put your weight into heels.
Keep your chest lifted the whole time.
Once your thighs are parallel to the ground, press into your heels to stand back up.
- Repeat for your desired number of reps.
How Many Squats Should You Do?
To get started, Wagener recommends aiming for two to three sets of eight to 12 squats.
Go slow and do this many reps with good form.
Stay at each level until it feels easy.
As you become an advanced squatter, aim for four to five sets of 10 to 20 reps. Pay attention to rest periods for proper recovery between workouts this is key to building an effective program.
Overdoing squats can lead tomuscle strain, joint pain, and other injuries, Macias says.
And if youre too tired to squat with good form, take it as a sign.
