Author: Brian Thompson
Website: http://www.greenfitnessworld.com/bodyweight-exercises/hindu-…

Hindu squats (called bethak or Uthak-bethak) is an Indian calisthenic body weight exercise used by Indian wrestlers for centuries to build incredible lower body strength, power, speed and endurance.

Barbell squats (and weight training exercises in general for the legs), have the potential to cause severe trauma and injury to knee joints and the lower back. Hindu squats, on the other hand, actually rehabiliate the knees and strengthen the muscles of the legs. Hindu squats, when done properly and combined with deep breathing, not only strengthen the entire body, but they rehabiliate the knees and ankles and build unbelievable lung power. For those who are used to barbell squats, you’ll find these squats to be a challenging, vigorous workout.

The important consideration here is working into them slowly.

Never force progress in this, or any, exercise.

No less an expert than Matt Furey has proclaimed that Hindu Squats “lay the foundation for strength and endurance.”

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