The squat is the most
The squat is the most beneficial exercise one can do to increase overall body strength. I just started a new program about a month ago where you use 40-50% of your max squat weight, and do 5 sets of ten reps 3 times weekly for 4 weeks. The next 4 weeks do sets of twelve, the next 4 weeks do sets of 15, the final 4 weeks do sets of 20. A sixteen week program where the weight never increases, just the volume. It's alot of squats. I have problems sqatting heavy, due to hip issues, so lighter weight higher volume seems to feel right for me. As for proof, ALL my lifts have gone up in weight. The squat releases lots of hormones to help you grow muscle, those quads are the biggest muscle groups on your body. Since doing them, my endurance has really gone up, recovery time gone down. Body weight has gone up in the past year due to the muscle I have built, but even though I am slower when running, I fell much stronger and less fatigued. A tradeoff I guess, but hey it's how you look and feel right? Sorry to ramble on, just tellin y'all what it is doing for me. Now go squat and eat.
Aubrey