What is the classification of squats? 

Are seven types of main squats:

• Body Weight Squats
• Plie (Sumo) Squats
• Pulse squats
• Plyometric (Jump) Squats
• Split Squats
• Goblet Squats
• Barbell Back Squats

There are seven types of main squats:

• Body Weight Squats
• Plie (Sumo) Squats
• Pulse squats
• Plyometric (Jump) Squats
• Split Squats
• Goblet Squats
• Barbell Back Squats

The squat is a functional movement used worldwide in a clinical setting during assessments, but it is also used in the gym. From a clinical perspective, it is used in assessment, rehabilitation, and occasionally during treatment. A gym setting is used as a functional movement to build lower body strength and stability of the core and lower joints (when performed correctly).

The squat is a lower-body exercise called " Triple extension ", as Extension at the knee, hip, and ankle joint performs a squat. It is a strength training exercise used widely in all kind of programs wither weight loss, performance, bodybuilding as it targets the largest muscle and muscle group of the body and is instrumental in improving the lower body strength and performance.

We generally use Half Squats, Full Squats and Piston Squats (one leg Squats) in our regular routines. Apart from the above, we can use the following as variations:

• Barbell front squat (barbell in front)
• Barbell back squat (barbell at the rear on traps)
• Dumbbell squat (at sides. chest, or on shoulders)
• Dumbbell lunge
• Single leg squat
• Split squat (one leg forward, one back)
• One-leg split squat (leg resting on the bench)
• Hack squat machine
• Hack squat (barbell)
• Low to ground or only halfway
• Wide stance squat
• Pistol squat