GORILLA SQUAT: BENEFITS AND TECHNIQUE

The gorilla squat is a variation of the traditional squat that involves a wider stance and a deeper squat.

[{"selector":"#anim-3e1a732e-56e5-4719-9d38-8ba53f1e1f46","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":500,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5d09a803-13bd-48ff-ba43-da8e79b13aee","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 145.13349%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":500,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

Eating a diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods, such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, can help reduce inflammation and promote weight loss.

[{"selector":"#anim-0861eab2-0ce7-4be8-99f7-322cf5858e0a","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":500,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f9436c38-5677-4662-a9bb-bd70ebe8f8c6","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 133.62887%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":500,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

This exercise targets the lower body, including the glutes, quads, and hamstrings.

[{"selector":"#anim-a3543ecd-c8a2-4d17-b527-043320857a65","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":500,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e21fadb1-fe60-46af-b921-174b04c9ed9d","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 171.94162%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":500,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

The gorilla squat can help improve flexibility and mobility in the hips and ankles.

[{"selector":"#anim-84ca3e86-4857-437d-bd22-c47744a52885","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":500,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4a6288af-a1bc-4200-a9e8-c17bd02adefe","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 158.81031%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":500,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

It can also increase strength and power in the lower body, making it a great addition to any strength training routine.

[{"selector":"#anim-d20c2b58-bdaf-46fb-9855-6067a015ad73","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":500,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-6c00a8b1-6d21-4500-b625-b05815e63b0d","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 145.90867%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":500,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

like share and save

[{"selector":"#anim-7172ddd9-4516-4583-a7de-086eaaf0aa06","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(1)","scale(1.15)","scale(0.985)","scale(1)"],"offset":[0,0.33,0.66,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1200,"easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","iterations":1}]

To perform a gorilla squat, start with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart and your toes pointed slightly outward.

[{"selector":"#anim-61a4200f-072c-4a1c-a349-878aa24f38db","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":500,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-53997a15-c076-4461-aabb-e7801aa22618","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 145.13349%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":500,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

Lower your body down into a deep squat, keeping your chest up and your knees tracking over your toes.

[{"selector":"#anim-7d0e318a-3a73-4377-b3cc-7ceab431e079","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":500,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-7b5681cb-aba7-49a7-8b3c-6d8376f429b6","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 144.35831%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":500,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]