Workout

Introduction

What Is Workout?

While very similar in principle to simple bodyweight training, workout brings with it its own benefits and can be a great addition to your exercise regimen. One notable advantage is in the ability to work the lower body at much higher levels than calisthenics can generally provide. Squats and deadlifts are not only great lower body exercises, but they also work your entire body. The ass-to-grass squat is a great tool for strength and mobility growth. It builds strength throughout the entire range of your squat, improving muscle recruitment at all points of the movement, but also serves the purpose of building size in the joints, preventing injuries and increasing stability. If there was a lift to pick as your one-size-fits-all exercise, it would be squats.

Introduction

What Is Workout?

While very similar in principle to simple bodyweight training, workout brings with it its own benefits and can be a great addition to your exercise regimen. One notable advantage is in the ability to work the lower body at much higher levels than calisthenics can generally provide. Squats and deadlifts are not only great lower body exercises, but they also work your entire body. The ass-to-grass squat is a great tool for strength and mobility growth. It builds strength throughout the entire range of your squat, improving muscle recruitment at all points of the movement, but also serves the purpose of building size in the joints, preventing injuries and increasing stability. If there was a lift to pick as your one-size-fits-all exercise, it would be squats.

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In terms of direct translation into your everyday life, the deadlift may be the more relevant exercise. Most people do deadlifts everywhere they go. If you want to pick up something you’ve dropped, you deadlift it off the ground. Even if you want to stand up from a seat, the movement will resemble a deadlift more than a squat when done efficiently, with the chest dropping toward your knees and the legs straightening before your chest starts to move back upright. While the standard deadlift may not provide as much range as the squat can, it transfers into your daily activities far more effectively.