Squats are one of the best exercises for a stronger, fitter you”but only if you do them right.
If you don't complete the exercise all the way down until your thighbone is parallel with the floor”you won't fully engage your glutes and the upper part of your hamstrings.
witch up your foot positions. Standing with your feet closer than shoulder-width apart targets glutes. A wide stance tones inner thighs. Move one leg forward a bit, and your booty is sure to benefit.
If you complete your squats with lighter-weight dumbbells in-hand with ease, why not up the poundage? Women tend to think that because we want to slim our legs, we should do a lot of reps with a low weight, bit if you don't lift more weight, you aren't going to tone anything. Plus, when you lift heavier, you burn more calories.
