Form and Function with James Wong

Published:December 3, 2019 | YOU!, Health and Wellness 健康生活

Edition 1 – The Perfect Squat

With the popularity of a “strong not skinny” approach to fitness, the squat is one of the most important moves to have in your workout repertoire. It’s a great no-equipment exercise to build muscle and achieve ultimate lower body gains.

Incorporating this exercise into your regular routine can do so much more than that. Squats, when performed properly can help with the following:

Muscle building
More efficient calorie burning
Improved flexibility
Mobility and Balance
Lung and Heart strength
Preventing injuries
Maintain and improve joints
Strengthening of bones
Speed and ability to jump
Postural Improvements
Improve Digestion and Circulation

Unfortunately, when done improperly you are limiting yourself and risking potential injury.

James has demonstrated the do’s and don’ts to help us all get the maximum benefits from this exercise.

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Squat do’s:

Keep feet shoulder width apart
Engage the core
Lower down as if you are sitting in an invisible chair

Squat Don’ts

Invert your knees
Round your back as you lower yourself
Allow your knees to be too forward

Stay tuned for more Form and Functional with James, where he will be breaking down the do’s and don’ts for many more exercises each month!

Written exclusively for WELL, Magazine Asia by James Wong

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