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7 Squat Variations To Add To Your Workout Routine

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From sumo squats to overhead squats, here are some squat variations to include in your leg day workout routine

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With the help of dumbbells or a barbell, the overhead squats benefits the overall mobility of the body in addition to the glutes

BALANCING DISC

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Loop a resistance band around your thigh to perform resistance squats that help you gain muscles in a cost-effective way

HAND STANDS

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Performing the squat against a wall increases the difficulty and the gains in addition to it working on the spine and core

PULL-UPS

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The jumping squat adds movement to make this variation dynamic than the rest to help you burn fat and turn it into muscle 

LIFT WEIGHTS

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To perform the sumo squat, elongate your spine and keep your legs wide apart to shape your glutes, thighs and hamstrings

SKIPPING ROPE

Curtsy squats done with the right technique its highly beneficial for your leg muscles- from the glutes to calves

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YOGA

The landmine squat technique is an advances level variation which helps increase strength and improve stability

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YOGA

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