AIthough we tend to think of them as something to add to any lower-body gym session worth its salt, squats are for everyone -gym-goers or not! This is because they're a functional exercise that helps your body to perform real-life activities, making day-to-day tasks - from moving and lifting items, to bending over and tying your shoelaces - much easier to do. Squats will activate your quads, hamstrings, thighs, lower back and glutes, as well as your core. Not many exercises can activate your whole body in this way, developing strength and building muscle from head to toe!
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