These two exercises are really golden oldies. They are classics that never go out of style. Why? Because they work! They build muscle and give you a great full body workout. Maybe you are in a rush in the morning and do not have time for a trip to the gym. Or you are traveling or you just want to simplify your workout routine then try these two best exercises ever.
We are constantly being flooded with new exercise routines. Everyday some celebrity releases an exercise video. Television is full of programs to keep us healthy through exercise and diet. I am always amazed at all the new devices that are developed to improve our workout. The amazing thing is alomost all of these programs include in one form or another the two greatest exercises of all time - The Push Up and The Deep Knee Bend or Squat.
So the question is if all these exercise programs include these exercises, why not save yourself time and money and just do these movements. Well the short answer is everyone is looking for the next new thing: new diet, new weight lost pills and new exercise program that we lose sight of simple ways to get a great workout. Now for some variety is important. Also there is strong evidence that mixing up a workout with different exercises causes muscle confusion which stimulates faster muscle growth.
All that being said I strongly believe that push ups and squats in one form or another should be a part of any muscle building program. More importantly I highly recommend these two exercises if you only have time for a quick workout and here is why.
1. Everyone is familiar with these exercises.
2. They don't require any equipment.
3. They can be done anywhere at any time.
4. Combined they give you a full body workout.
5. They build muscle fast and give you a great cardio workout at the same time.
6. Almost everyone can do a version of these exercises.
7. There are so many different ways of doing each exercise that you will never get bored and you are always challenging your muscles.
So they you have it. Even if you are totally unfit with your doctors permission you can do a modify form of these exercises. For example instead of doing a full deep knee bend or squat only go half way and use the back of a chair for support.
If you are already really fit try more demanding versions of these exercises such as Dive Bomber Push Ups or one legged squats. Again the variations of these two all time greatest exercises are nearly endless. So if you are overwhelmed by all the machines at the gym and intimidated by a barbell full of weights or just do not have the time or money for a gym membership then push ups and squats are for you. Try them, you may not like them are first, but if you stick with it and find a version of these two classics that work for you and if you constantly challenge yourself, I promise you will be stronger and fitter in no time.
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