What Muscles Do Squats Work? Plus, Personal Trainer Tips for the Best Squat

Odds are that you've done a squat or two before, as they're a common exercise you likely learned in gym class. However, do you know the proper form for a squat and what muscles it works? Ensuring you're doing a squat correctly can help you increase your strength and avoid injury. That is why we reached out to certified personal trainers to learn everything there is to know about squats, how to do them and their benefits. How to do a squat Ellen Thompson, NASM-certified personal trainer and area personal manager at Blink Fitness, gave us the run-down on a basic squat with good form: "Begin by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart, with your toes pointed slightly outward. Remember to keep your chest up," she explains. "Push your hips back, as if sitting in a chair. Your knees should be tracking over your toes, not more forward or inward. Lower yourself until your thighs are parallel to the ground. Drive through your heels to stand back up." While bending down and standing back ... Read full article.