Sunday Story...Squat

People across the world at all ages can be seen squatting low and deep. Small children, 2-4 years old, old people and everyone in between. The key is to keep squatting. Once we stop squatting and we only sit in a chair and we only move in one plane of movement, we start losing the ability to squat properly.

Squatting is a fundamental exercise; you do it every day. We sit in a chair, we get in and out of our car, go to the restroom, sit down on the toilet. We squat all the time. By squatting properly, I mean my rear end goes below my knees at the bottom, my chest is vertical, my torso is vertical. As I stand up, I stand all the way up with my knees and my hips completely open. This is a squat.

An air squat is simply a squat done without weight. We can put weight on our back. We can put weight on our front. We can hold it overhead. There are several different ways to affect a squat to make it harder and more intense, but all of them have the same elements. My butt goes below my knees, my chest is vertical, and I stand all the way up when I'm finished.

There could be a more nuanced conversation around squatting, but the basics have been covered. Being strong in your squat is important to your health span. It is how we get up and down!

If you're interested in learning how to build muscle and strength (including squatting!), sign up for a free fitness assessment at www.crossfitodyssey.com, or reach out to me directly, and let's get you started on your journey to extraordinary.

John Mariotti

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