I can say I do not enjoy doing full squats but certainly enjoy the benefits. In a short period of time the squats work the whole body. The muscles and flexibility gained by doing this exercise are very useful on a day basis. As you get good at doing squats life’s motions become easier. If you are interested in loosing weight squats can get you off that weight loss plateau. Doing squats will help you develop the large muscles of the lower back, buttocks, and legs. These are the largest muscles of the body which means they burn the most fuel. When the muscles are working hard and burning fuel they will seek the energy stored in fat which has the effect of you losing weight. If you have chronic pain in the lower spine especially in the sacral area the squats can help provide relief. I have a love / hate relationship with the full squats. Love what they do for me but I hate to do them. This video demonstrates the basic squats for the beginner.