Squats famously build strength and muscle in your lower body — specifically the glutes, hips, quads and hamstrings — and utilize your core muscles for stability. However, you can engage more of your upper body, too, using the bear hug technique.
We know what a bear hug is — one of those big, tight squeezes you give to a loved one — but sadly, no family or friends are involved during this exercise, unless you can pick them up using your own bodyweight.
