Today, we’re going to look at perhaps one of the best exercises to lose weight fast – Squats! Like all compound exercises, squats activates multiple muscle groups such as hamstrings, calves, quads, glutes, core and your other stabilizer muscles. Because of this, the amount of calories burnt performing this exercise is higher than say a leg extension. While this seems like an easy “up and down” exercise, you’ll also need to know how to execute it correctly to maximize its benefits and avoid injury.