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| A Hindu Squat |
Hindu squats are similar in function to regular squats. They work all of the muscles in the leg, including the calves, hamstrings, and quads, and are an incredible strength without weights exercise for your lungs, cardiovascular system, abdominal muscles, lower back, and hips.
You're going to want to breathe slowly and steadily as you do this, and go for as many reps as possible. Set a goal of 50 for yourself to see if you can make it. Train to failure.
This is what you want to do with Hindu pushups as well- train until your muscles are ready to just give out.
Here are the steps to performing a Hindu squat, and you can also watch the video below.
Start in a standing position with your hands near your chest. Slowly lower yourself down into a squat, and while doing so stick your arms out behind you.
Near the bottom of the squat, pop up onto your toes and then quickly push yourself up to standing while throwing your hands out in front of you.
Here is the video to watch.
The only thing better than Hindu squats (well, maybe not better) is this Somanabolic Muscle Maximizer Review. Not the program, just the review. It's an awesome review.
2 comments:
I've heard a lot of people say that it's better not to let your knees pass in front of your toes with squatting exercises, but I noticed that they do in the Hindu squats. Is there any danger of knee injury with this exercise?
Well, there's always some danger of knee injury with any type of squat. You should take it slow at first if you're concerned about your knees or if you've had any injuries in the past. Ask a doctor if you have any doubts.
As far as the extension of your knees is concerned, it's a complete myth that you should "never" let them go past your toes. It does increase the strain on your knees (by about 25%) but by stopping them short of your toes you actually transfer that extra strain over to your hips, which can be just as harmful if you're not careful.
I have a friend who taught beginner group cardio at a gym and he would always tell the class not to extend past the toes; with all different types of people from beginner to advanced in the class it was just to err on the safe side and avoid any injuries. He didn't know their personal limits. I think a lot of group courses teach this "rule" and people get the idea that it's set in stone for all squats. Now, resistance squats - yes, follow the rule. Bodyweight squats, don't worry about it.
I hope that answered your question.
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