{"id":4966,"date":"2021-08-03T01:00:55","date_gmt":"2021-08-03T01:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitmotherproject.com\/?p=4966"},"modified":"2026-10-13T16:30:51","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T16:30:51","slug":"squat-variations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitmotherproject.com\/squat-variations\/","title":{"rendered":"Squat Variations: Get Gorgeous Glutes!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gorgeous glutes are the envy of many women. And, with all of the options for squat variations, you\u2019ll never get bored with leg day!<\/p>\n

Having a toned derriere is an attractive trait, however, having a strong and sculpted butt and lower body goes beyond just outward appearance.<\/p>\n

Not only are strong legs an outward sign of fitness, but having a powerful lower body is important for all of your day-to-day activities and other workouts.<\/p>\n

The squat is the gold standard when it comes to lower body exercises.<\/p>\n

By working the large muscle groups in the body, not only do you build strength but also burn some serious calories in the process.<\/p>\n

Changing up your squats by adding weight, bands, or turning the squat into a plyo move is an excellent way to add metabolic resistance training into your workout routine.<\/p>\n

And just by changing the angle of your feet or isolating one leg at a time, you can target your different leg muscles from all angles.<\/p>\n

Incorporating tempo squats into your workouts is another way to promote muscle growth and strength in your glutes and quads while also perfecting your form.<\/p>\n

Get your rear in gear today with these squat variations!<\/p>\n

Is working out too painful for you? Check out these lower body workouts for bad knees<\/a>!<\/em><\/h3>\n\t\t
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Up Your Metabolism With Lower Body Workouts<\/h2>\n

Most women think they need to do tons of cardio to burn calories.<\/p>\n

However, weight training will boost your metabolism and build lean muscle mass.<\/p>\n

And, since your quads and glutes are large muscle groups, you will really up your fat-burning potential by performing lower-body resistance training.<\/p>\n

A study from the International Journal of Obesity<\/a> found that women gained more lean muscle mass and lost more body fat with just twice-weekly weight training.<\/p>\n

So even with a busy schedule, you can still reap significant fitness benefits by adding strength training a few times a week.<\/p>\n

This leg workout includes 5 joint-friendly exercises!<\/em><\/p>\n