Types of Squats Exercise You Should Be Doing For A Better Butt & Do squats shrink your bum?

Squats are like the LBD of your butt and leg day workout—they’re the perfect staple and they make your bod look pretty amazing.

They strengthen pretty much every muscle in your lower body, including your thighs, core, calves, glutes, hamstrings, and abs. 
50 squats in one day is too difficult for most beginners, and even if you could do 250 squats with perfect form, you will be training for muscular endurance rather than strength (which is what leads to the toned look). It's the same reason you wouldn't do 50+ reps of an exercise in the gym.

More often than not, squatting will really just shape up your glutes, making them firmer instead of bigger or smaller. If you are losing body fat on top of performingsquats, then your butt will likely shrink. If your glutes are building muscle, however, then your butt will appear larger.

Types of Squats for a Better Butt

• Body Weight Squats. This is just a regular squat with zero exercise equipment. ...
• Plie (Sumo) Squats. In this squat your feet need to be wider than hip width apart with your feet angled significantly outward. ...
• Pulse Squats. ...
• Plyometric Squats. ...
• Single Leg Squats. ...
• Goblet Squats. ...
• Barbell Back Squats.

1. MINI BAND SQUAT

The mini-band squat is a great tool to teach glute activation, hip mobility, and squatting technique.

Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart and a mini band looped around your calves. Lower your body as far as you can by pushing your hips back and bending your knees. Pause, then push yourself back to starting position. That's one rep.

2. GOBLET SUMO SQUAT

Sumo Goblet Squat. This is a fun and effective variation on the regular squat!Hold the object at chest height with elbows stacked under weight. Squat down until hip crease gets just below .. Set your feet at about twice shoulder-width, your toes turned out slightly. Lower your body down by pushing your hips back and bending your knees. Pause, then slowly push yourself back to the starting position. That's one rep.

3. SQUAT TO OVERHEAD PRESS

Hold a pair of dumbbells at your shoulders, standing with your feet hip-width apart. Push your hips back and lower into a squat, keeping your chest upright and your knees over your toes. As you push through your heels to return to standing, press the dumbbells overhead. That's one rep.

4. SQUAT JACK

With your feet hip-width apart, lower your body until your knees are bent to almost 90 degrees. Explosively jump your legs outward, and then immediately jump to bring them back to starting position.

BHOOTNATH TEMPLE

Bhoothnath Temple on Faizabad Road is one of the oldest shrines in Lucknow, holding high religious importance. A beautiful statue of Lord Hanuman is installed in the main temple premises and on Tuesdays, you can see a long queue of devotees waiting patiently to offer their prayers. Besides, there are also idols of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva along with Nandi (the bull of Shiva) here. The entire nearby region has been developed with the same name along with the famous Bhoothnath Market, which has now become a significant market in Gomti Nagar area of Lucknow

Bhootnath Temple is one of the revered and the oldest Shrines in Lucknow. Lord Shiva is being worshipped along with Lord Hanumana inside the temple. It is situated in Bhootnath Market, Indira Nagar, Lucknow, India. There are also idols of Goddess Parvati and Shivlinga along with Nandi (the bull of Shiva) here. The entire nearby region has been developed with the same name along with the famous Bhoothnath Market, which has now become a significant market in Gomti Nagar area of Lucknow.

MahaShivratri is celebrated among the local devotees and the tourists with a great fervour, devotion and zeal every year. A fest has been organised by the organisers to celebrate this big festival annually. A fest (fair) has been organised by the local devotees and the organisers to celebrate this big festival annually. Devotees observe fast on this night and do not eat anything till night and offer fruits, flowers and bel leaves on Shiva Linga. This notable pilgrimage is decorated with flowers and lights and has a spiritual environment which gives peace of mind and heart to the pilgrims.

Village Name : Bhootnath Mandir Road, Bhoothnath Market, Sector 5, Indira Nagar ( भूतनाथ मंदिर रोड भूतनाथ मार्किट ) 
City Name : Lucknow
District : Lucknow 
State : Uttar Pradesh 
Division : Lucknow 
Language : Hindi and Urdu, Awadhi 

JAIN MANDIR

A Jain temple is the place of worship for Jains, the followers of Jainism, Derasar is a word used for a Jain temple in Gujarat and southern Rajasthan. Basadi is a Jain shrine or temple in Karnataka The word is generally used in South India. Its historical use in North India is preserved in the names of the Vimala Vasahi and Luna Vasahi temples of Mount Abu. The Sanskrit word is vasati, it implies an institution including residences of scholars attached to the shrine.

There are some guidelines to follow when one is visiting a Jain temple:

• Before entering the temple, one should bathe and wear fresh washed clothes or some special puja (worship) clothes - while wearing these one must neither have eaten anything nor visited the washroom. However, drinking of water is permitted.
• One should not take any footwear(including socks) inside the temple. Leather items like a belt, purse etc. are not allowed inside the temple premises.
• One should not be chewing any edibles (food, gum, mints, etc.), and no edibles should be stuck in the mouth.
• One should try to keep as silent as possible inside temple.
• Mobile phones should not be used in the temple. One should keep them switched off.

Prevailing traditional customs should be followed regarding worshipping at the temple and touching an idol. They can vary depending on the region and the specific sect.

Address

Patrakar Puram Road, Vishal Khand 3, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow 226010, Uttar Pradesh, India

visit duration

30 to 45 minutes

Jain Mandir is located in the Patrakarpuram road , vishal khand gomti nagar.a few days ago i visited this place. it is located in so decent place that there is no disturbance over here.the place is so mesmerising.the view is so pleasing and heart touching.on can sit here for hours and hours in the beauty of this place.many of tourists come here to see this place. A MUST VISIT TO JAIN MANDIR.

Ramakrishna Math

Sri Ramakrishna Math, Lucknow is an organisation created by Sri Ramakrishna, who was a famous saint in the 19th century. This monastic organisation was started with a motto " For one's own salvation, and the welfare of the world" and till now lives by it. Inside the math, you will find idols of Swami Vivekananda, Ramakrishna, and Holy Mother Sarada Devi.  There is a beautiful gateway that leads to the main temple. The stairways are designed using streaked Makarana Marble like the rest of the temple.Ramakrishna Math is a religious monastic order, considered part of the Hindu reform movements. It was set up by sanyasin disciples of Ramakrishna pramhansa headed by Swami Vivekananda at Baranagar, a place near Calcutta (now Kolkata), in 1886. India. The headquarters of Ramakrishna Math and its twin organisation, Ramakrishna Mission is at Belur Math (in West Bengal, India).

Although Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission are legally and financially separate, they are closely inter-related in several other ways and are to be regarded as twin organizations. All branch centres of Ramakrishna Math come under the administrative control of the Board of Trustees, whereas all branch centres of Ramakrishna Mission come under the administrative control of the Governing Body of Ramakrishna Mission.

As of 2016, the Math and Mission have 182 centres all over the world: 136 in India, 13 in USA, 13 in Bangladesh, 2 in Russia, and one each in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Fiji, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Mauritius, Nepal, Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, and United Kingdom. Besides, there are 33 sub-centres attached to some of these centres.

Besides these branch centres, there are about one thousand unaffiliated centres (popularly called ‘private centres’) all over the world started by the devotees and followers of Sri Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda.

A visitor enters the Ramakrishna Marg, Niralagar, an oeuvre in marble amidst a green garden with the sky as its backdrop catches the attention and he is mesmerized. Right from the road he gets a glimpse of the Deities (Thakur, Ma and Swamiji). And if he treads the way in the evening, the sound of evening Aratrikam filters through the gross commotion of daily life filling up his senses with an unknown calm.

Founder: Swami Vivekananda

Founded: 1 May 1897

President: Swami Smaranananda

Legal status: Foundation 

Purposes: Education, Philanthropy, Religious studies, Spirituality

Awards: Gandhi Peace Prize

Address:

Nirala Nagar, Lucknow - 226 020, Uttar Pradesh

 Timings

All days of the week

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

How to reach Ramakrishna Math

Nirala Nagar is located at a distance of approximately 6.5 km from the Lucknow Charbagh railway station. Public transport is easily available for the commute. Also, if planning to travel to Lucknow by air, you can reach Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport. It is approximately 17 km from Ramakrishna Math. If you book a taxi from the airport, you will reach your destination in around 40 minutes.

CHANDRIKA DEVI MANDIR

  It is situated on the bank of river Gomti at north-west of National Highway No.24 (Lucknow-Sitapur Road) in Kathvara village, near Lucknow City. This temple is 300 years old and is well known for the deity Chandrika Devi - a form of Goddess Durga. Located in a natural environment encircled by river Gomti at north,west and south side, it is around 28 km away from the main city of Lucknow. It is about 45 km away from Lucknow Airport. This place and nearby areas have relevance and religious significance since the time of the Ramayana. It is also called Mahi Sagar Teerth. There is mention of this temple in the holy books of Skand and Karma Puran.

     

It is said that elder son of Shri Lakshmana - the founder of Lucknow, Rajkumar Chandraketu, was once passing with Ashwamegh Horse through Gomti. In the way, it became dark and hence he had to take rest in the then dense forest. He prayed Goddess for safety. Within a moment there was cool moon light and the Goddess appeared before him and assured him. It is said that a grand temple established here during that era was destroyed in 12th century by foreign invaders. It is also said that around 250 years back some nearby villagers, while roaming in the forests, located this beautiful place- which was hidden with dense forests. Next day, a villager could locate the statue of Devi and it was placed at the present place. Later on, a temple was constructed and since then people continued to visit this temple and offer 'Pooja' after knowing the appearance of Ma Chandrika Devi. This place is also known as Mahi Sagar Teerth.

It is also said that in Dwaper Yug God Shri Krishna advised Barbreek, son of Ghatotkach, about the Tirth for acquiring power. Barbreek worshiped Ma Chandrika Devi for continuous 3 years at this place.

On the eve of Amavasya and Navratras, a lot of religious activities in the temple and around the temple premises are held. People from different parts of the State, come here for Hawan (Yagya), Mundan (total hair-cut). In addition, during these days, Kirtans, satsang (religious meetings) are also held.

    Entry fee

   0

    no entry fee

   timings

    All days of the week except Monday

   5:00 AM - 12:00 PM
   3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

   popular for

   God Lovers

   Nature lover

HOW TO REACH chandrika devi Mandir

the easiest way to reach this place is by Auto and hiring a cab.The way to go there is from charbag to sitapur road and left turn from bakshi ka talab to chandrika devi road.

MANKAMESHWAR MANDIR

                          

Mankameshwar temple , a temple of Shiva- Parvati situated near Gomti river in Daliiganj in Lucknow . This temple is very old and it has great recognition. There are silver coins on the floor in the temple.It is said that the shiv linga is covered by silver metal and was founded by Lord Shiva himself during Dwapara era, when Krishna was born in Mathura.

The temple has one sanctum sanctorum where the vigraha of Lord Shiva sits. It is surrounded by the typical Shiva family idols. One has to descend down a score of stairs to reach the sanctum sanctorum. One can reach fully close to the main vigraha provided one does not wear leather items and English style pants, pyjamas, and salwaar suits.

Behind the sanctum sanctorum are several small temples within the main temple complex. These are devoted to various deities like Goddess Ganga, Saraswati, Gayatri, Hanuman, Kaila devi, Narsimha, Krishna, Rama to name a few.

   

Entry fee

 0

   no entry fee

   timings

   All days of the week except Monday

   5:00 AM - 12:00 PM
   3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

   Mon

   4:00 AM - 12:00 AM

   visit duration

   30 Minutes

   popular for

   God Lovers

   Nirvana Seekers

   Experience Seekers

How to reach Mankameshwar Mandir

Located between the Daliganj and Hasanganj area of Lucknow, the easiest way to reach this place is by hiring an autorickshaw or a cab. The nearest landmark to this temple is the Lal Bahadur Shastri Boy's Hostel.

Restaurants near mankameshwar mandir lucknOW

1. Munna Restaurant
2. Faluknama
3. Moti Mahal Delux tandoori
4. Moti Mahal
5. Plate family restaurant
6. Charans Restaurant   - Charans International, 16 Vidhan Sabha Marg,

what is Konasana-How to do Konasana 2 and benefits of konasana

Konasana-2

Other Names

Angle Pose, Reverse tee posture, Kona Asana, Kon Asan

Description

In this asana one hand touches the opposite foot while the other hand goes upright straight at 90 degree.

How to do Konasana 2:

• In Upavistha Konasana (seated wide leg forward bend) the legs are open about 90 degrees with the knees pointing straight up.
  You can do this pose with knees bent if your hamstrings are tight. However, whether knees are bent or straight, work at keeping them pointing up as you roll your pelvis forwards.
  Prior to bending forwards in upavistha konasana, you might find it helpful to warm up your hips by shaking or rolling your legs from side to side. I like to do this while sitting upright with legs apart.

• Benefits

  • Its practice makes the spine flexible.
  • It is useful for back pain (hip).

  Caution

  Those suffering from cervical and lumbar spondylitis and hypertension should not practice it.

Learn yoga in 25 days,Yoga class Day 1 & Benefits of Konasana (Bound Angle Pose)1

Konasana(Bound Angle Pose) Kona =Angle; Asana = Pose/Posture:

Other Names- Angle Pose, Reverse tee posture, Kona Asana, Kon Asan

Description:

The posture has a shape of an angle formed by the arms and the legs. So it is called Konasana. In this asana, the balance is maintained with the palms and the heels firmly fixed on the ground.

How to do Konasana:

• Stand straight with feet about hip width distance apart and arms alongside the body.
• Breathe in and raise the left arm up so that the fingers point towards the ceiling.
• Breathe out and bend to the right, first from the spine, and then move your pelvis to the left and bend a
  little more. Keep your left arm pointing up.

• Turn your head to look up at the left palm. Straighten
  the elbows.
• Breathing in, straighten your body back up.
• Breathing out, bring the left arm down.
• Repeat with the right arm.

• Benefits

  • This asana strengthens the shoulders and alleviates the abdominal disorders.
  • It gives sufficient exercise to the legs and the spine.
  • This asana is considered to be a variation of Paschimottanasana. So if it is practiced after practicing Paschimottanasana, it gives many benefits.

  Caution

  Those suffering from cervical and lumbar spondilitis and hypertension should not practice it.

Baddha Konasana(Bound Angle Pose):

• Sit with your legs straight out in front of you, raising your pelvis on a blanket if your hips or groins are tight. Exhale, bend your knees, pull your heels toward your pelvis, then drop your knees out to the sides and press the soles of your feet together.
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• Bring your heels as close to your pelvis as you comfortably can. With the first and second finger and thumb, grasp the big toe of each foot. Always keep the outer edges of the feet firmly on the floor. If it isn't possible to hold the toes, clasp each hand around the same-side ankle or shin.Sit so that the pubis in front and the tailbone in back are equidistant from the floor. The perineum then will be approximately parallel to the floor and the pelvis in a neutral position. Firm the sacrum and shoulder blades against the back and lengthen the front torso through the top of the sternum.
• Never force your knees down. Instead release the heads of the thigh bones toward the floor. When this action leads, the knees follow.Stay in this pose anywhere from 1 to 5 minutes. Then inhale, lift your knees away from the floor, and extend the legs back to their original position.

Benefits

• Soothes menstrual discomfort and sciatica
• Helps relieve the symptoms of menopause
• Therapeutic for flat feet, high blood pressure, infertility, and asthma
• Consistent practice of this pose until late into pregnancy is said to help ease childbirth.