Why do bodybuilders use half squats instead of classic squats?

If you have ever had the opportunity to watch a real, professional bodybuilder work in the gym, I think you have definitely noticed that when pumping up the quadriceps, in an exercise such as squats with a barbell on the shoulders or chest, an experienced athlete actually does half squats, and not classic deep squats. The question is: why does a bodybuilder do a partial exercise instead of a full exercise? Why are half-squats used instead of a full-fledged exercise familiar to everyone from childhood? - let's look at this issue...

To understand what the “trick” is here, let’s remember what muscles are involved in this, rightfully the most difficult basic exercise:

1. First of all, these are quadriceps. It is on them that the main focus of the impact is placed.
2. The gluteal muscles are also sufficiently included in the work.

In addition to these main ones, the following are also actively working:

1. The leg biceps are like direct antagonists of the quadriceps.
2. Long back muscles.
3. Abdominal and torso muscles.
4. Arms and shoulders
5. ..and other muscle groups...

...however, their work here is of course conditional, and is aimed only at maintaining balance and smooth coordination of all movements. But still, they are not idle either...

So, the main target muscle groups are the quadriceps and glutes. However, from the material we have previously studied, we already know that performing deep squats greatly shifts the emphasis towards the buttocks; read more about this here. When done this way, they become more involved in the work and this greatly enhances their growth. And also, and this has already been scientifically proven by modern sports medicine experts, when doing deep squats with impressive weight, the pelvic bones expand. In other words: if you want to have a big butt, do deep squats, and it will spread out so much that you won’t fit into your pants! Be like Jennifer Lopez...

It’s clear that if you have a very narrow, disproportionate pelvis, and you want to improve this state of affairs, then, naturally, you need to do deep squats, forgetting about half-squats.

Well, now you know what it is:

1. half squats,
2. squats,
3. and deep squats,

...and in which case which one should be performed. Work wisely, competently and purposefully, change your body in the right direction. I wish you creative success and new sporting victories!