liminal_luke Posted 7 hours ago Bums looking to improve their squatting ability might find this article helpful: Bodyweight Squat Technique & Mobility | GMB Fitness 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taomeow Posted 5 hours ago 7 hours ago, Master Logray said: Would it be dangerous for old and the weak to squat down and rise up? Everything is dangerous for the old and weak. Including not squatting. Humans evolved to squat, chairs are an anomaly. Disadvantages of not squatting are cumulative, we don't suddenly contract some Acute Nosquatitis disease -- but it can be a gateway to quite a few health adversities. To wit, Reduced ankle dorsiflexion Achilles and calf shortening Hip joint stiffness and reduced cartilage nourishment Increased risk of hip osteoarthritis Weaker end-range quadriceps and patellar tendon intolerance Higher knee injury risk during unexpected deep flexion Increased lumbar spine loading and low-back pain risk Impaired pelvic floor mechanics Increased constipation and hemorrhoid risk Reduced balance and proprioception Decreased ability to recover from falls Earlier loss of mobility and independence with aging 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChiDragon Posted 5 hours ago Just now, liminal_luke said: Bums looking to improve their squatting ability might find this article helpful: https://baike.baidu.com/tashuo/browse/content?id=294b5d3c8dca442ad5c9cdb5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oak Posted 4 hours ago A good alternative would be child's pose for those that (still) can't squat or on those days you're not willing to suffer. Also, there's also the benefit of the abdominal massage in child's pose. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
