4 Signs You Need to Stop the Squat!

[@Uprighthealth]

How are you going to change your deep squat training? Drop me a comment! 🎥Asian Squat Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLfKNSz5BBcBFj4s3JY-ykZZS5bZ4tP0MG 👉🦵Rebuild Your Hips at Home!: www.uprighthealth.com/healthy-hips

[@BioHorror]

What shoes are those? Thx for vid.

[@pete4693]

Two total hip replacements and a lot of practice three years and I am starting to get down there. I am so proud.

[@robinsierra1029]

I am 73 years old and I've been doing an Asian squat since I was a young child. I find it the most relaxing way to sit.

[@FeiTongWen]

I went to live in Thailand when I was 20 years old, and learned to squat there (also to sit in a full lotus position so I could protect my feet and lower legs from mosquito bites! Both offer natural ways of daily stretching, and have served me well. I'm 81 years old now and can still do both. Cheers!

[@Uprighthealth]

MOSQUITOES. 🦟🗡🔥

[@ZeeRemmy]

I’m happy for you!

[@slimsloth243]

I've learned over the years that you should never be afraid to modify. Just move the joints and stay in the comfort zone. Don't force. I figure if I can just keep my current range of motion until I reach 100, than I will seem like a very flexible 100 year old.

[@lloyannehurd]

Practicing in a swimming pool really helps. The buoyancy lifts you up. You don’t have to struggle to get back up and you do gain from it. At least I did

[@Uprighthealth]

That's a great way to reduce the load 😀

[@wordzmyth]

@@lloyannehurd thank you. I am going to be cautious after a "sprained lumbar disc" or bruising and damage by the disc from forcing a twist in an Iyengar yoga class where I ignored my body to my own detriment. The swimming pool would be a safe place to check things. As well as uphealth's very safe step by step approach

[@lloyannehurd]

@@wordzmyth Hi again. I tried to send you a you tube video but I couldn’t. The gist of it is this. “Take your hips with you as you do a yoga twist. Don’t twist them to the opposite side. As you go left your hips move left etc. She does not like the way many people do that twist to the opposite in Yoga. I’ll try to get the video for you.

[@lloyannehurd]

@@wordzmyth kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3m6mKRupaytjrs In the last part she discusses the twist in yoga she disapproves of

[@lloyannehurd]

@@wordzmyth kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3m6mKRupaytjrs

[@suzannebuck9938]

Your videos are so helped & informative. I Was trying to do squats that were too difficult for me. So glad I watched this video. Another reminder to me to stay within my limits. I'm 77 and trying to keep up with all the different exercises I should be doing.for the different parts of my body A little overwhelming at times.

[@michaelgatten]

When I went in the Navy in my 20s, I couldn't do the duckwalk. They would say, "what is a matter with you?" . I didnt know. I discovered your videos a year ago at 50 and I am obsessed with perfecting my squat. No pain, I squat perfect on a hill with the slant. You made realize, the hips, heels, ankles, knees, back etc all need to be strong for a perfect squat. Like a team effort. Your doing a great service. thanks

[@helenward77]

I love how forgiving you encourage us to be with ourselves while we're working to get strength and mobility back. S.I.S - F.I.F. 👍

[@jjsquad8898]

Thanks to you, Matt, I can now do the squat, although I can't get completely all the way down yet. I still need more leg strengthening for that final position, but I'm close! It took me about 5 months total to go from almost 0% squat (I even had a hard time getting down and up from a chair without my hands!) to my current position squat, which is about what I see ppl on KZbin doing with a barbell, so at least thighs parallel to floor! I'm 78, so I consider that a win, even if I can't ever sit in that position.

[@Uprighthealth]

Heck yeah! That's a huge win! Keep on working on it!!!

[@Lavendeer201]

I've finally taken the initiative to go to physical therapy for my back. Thank you for helping me realize that❤ I probably would have been living with a bad back for a long time had I not came across this channel and realized I needed a change

[@jimpintchuk5627]

He mentioned dorsiflexion briefly. That’s what stops me from full squats without my body weight tipping me backwards. Working on my dorsiflexion.

[@92yrsyung]

that tree is so beautiful !!!

[@LeviEIsrael]

I was initially shocked by the title, but then when I realized I had none of those problems, I left my like, and kept it pushing. Good video.

[@stevensweet8834]

I began weight training at 15 years old. I could barely do a 35 lb barbell squat. This movement pattern with weights changed my life!

[@alexmacleod9727]

yes, I stopped a while back, I just don't have the knee flection, never have.

[@FrozenSunshine-plk]

With arthritis in my heeps and knees I can't do it any longer, but I'm implementing baby squats while washing my teeth, cutting veggies (actually any time when possible in my kitchen) to strengthen my glutes.

[@LateForDinner-mn1hn]

Great points about being thoughtful about your body and not pushing yourself to the point of being too sore to continue exercising every day.

[@BarryGee-pm6rv]

If you are not sore after exercise, you haven't done enough to make a difference.

[@LateForDinner-mn1hn]

@@BarryGee-pm6rv If you’re sore immediately after exercise then you’ve damaged your muscles and risk more damage by overtraining.

[@BarryGee-pm6rv]

@@LateForDinner-mn1hn I didn't say immediately. Immediately after exercise, you should feel fatigued. if you want to build muscular size and strength then the muscles you worked should feel sore the day after. This is due to the build-up of metabolites and micro tears in the muscle itself. It is this that stimulates repair and growth. If you want to waste your time and effort on something useless like jogging then that's your choice. No pain, no gain.

[@LateForDinner-mn1hn]

@@BarryGee-pm6rv I said “too sore”, which has the word “too” in front of “sore”.

[@BarryGee-pm6rv]

@@LateForDinner-mn1hn So how sore is "too sore"? You should be sore and maybe very sore 24 hours after a good training session so much so that you can't train that body part every day. In general one shouldn't train every day (resistance exercise) as the muscle needs to rest, recover and grow. Aerobic exercise not so much.

[@CandyGirl44]

So I'm mostly bedridden with fibromyalgia, but I felt ok to go grocery shopping the other day. The supermarket is super annoying, prices on the shelves don't line up with the items, so besides bending over and taking photos of the products on the bottom shelves, I tried squats. Yay for muscle memory! I did a few, but started getting fatigued, and standing up too quickly. Then I did the hang onto the shelf exercise until the dizziness went away🤣 I'm over 60, so that was a good day for me!

[@AlexProudfoot1]

Lovely selection of movements to explore - you make this interesting and even fun.

[@nnovaroza]

When I was younger, about 50 years ago, my knees were in terrible condition because I grou up so fast. Antil then I have fear doing squats. But I want to 😂. Maybe I'm wrong but I started squating in the water and I don't have any problems to stand up. I think the fear is only in my head and now I must work on my legs to remember what they are suppose to do😂. Thanks for your work.Wish you all the best 💞🤗

[@lloyannehurd]

Practice in a swimming pool.

[@dbeatty]

Using a kettlebell weight in front of me when I deep squat helps move my center of gravity forward enough to hold the deep squat easily. This helps me work on increasing the ankle mobility I need to get my knees forward enough to gradually move that center of gravity forward without the weight. I can move the weight into different positions as I try to work on this and it seems to be helping.

[@StankaKordic]

I have no problem getting into a deep squat, it’s getting UP from it where I’m challenged

[@sistersarahc]

Keep trying. And do the squat for several minutes each time you work out. Lean forward a little. It’s a real exercise in itself!

[@sarahrosen4985]

See if this helps: sort of put your butt up without your upper body going anywhere so you are sort of bent down like you were picking something up from the floor. The weight of your upper body isn’t on your muscles as strongly. Then unfurl your upper body to upright. Hope it helps and you can use this to build up to a regular squat stand up.

[@mmayo1320]

Just starting, so maybe can only get halfway. But the exercises you suggest sound reasonable. Starting journey to improve. Thank you!

[@kxs7267]

Useful thoughts, as ever on this channel. But also: what a fantastic tree!

[@Sunnivah13]

🎉 awesome video! Thank you. Will try this since your form is absolutely marvelous with knees over toes and I need this, too

[@C2C.]

Fun and informative video. And that tree...🤩

[@steven7169]

If you're going to do that you should really be smoking a cigarette whilst watching two chickens fight.

[@sistersarahc]

Yes. Anytime something hurts, it’s simple. Don’t do it.

[@BarryGee-pm6rv]

Ageing is defined as the increasing pursuit of comfort.

[@alexanderklimke6508]

That's why you should not go to the dentist...

[@patriciavarga4084]

As always Matt, good advice. Thank you!

[@BilgeRat]

I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for this very beneficial technique. I'm 63 and have only practised this for a couple of months but I can now reach the deep squat easily with comfort. I have to say that it has worked wonders with my persistent lower back pain and makes leg exercise like the goblin squat an absolute breeze. Although I do have a question. I can only achieve the squat with my knees wide apart and my feet splayed outwards. Is this acceptable or am I performing it incorrectly?

[@Uprighthealth]

It's acceptable. AND now you can work on exploring different foot configurations. kzbin.info3VglX2bqKAQ?si=DPcVr6ZRugpBFqWF

[@BilgeRat]

@@Uprighthealth Thanks! I will indeed 👍

[@ZeeRemmy]

What did I learn? I learned: I want a tree swing. I need to work on the scar tissue in my Rt ankle from ski injury I will be checking the hip workouts to straighten knee vegus, also on the Rt.

[@tadpole53]

Another tip is if you get pain in the bottoms of your feet, be aware of what shoes you're squatting in, and how even the ground is under you. One time I was squatting while gardening and noticed my feet were getting so sore in the arches I could barely stand it anymore. Then I noticed the arches in the sandals I was wearing were really high, so they were pressing into the bottom of my feet. I switched out my sandals for some flatter ones and I could squat just fine in them.

[@patriciachilds6725]

Thanks, I needed this

[@HarleenMokha]

Great video ❤

[@pavelow36]

Can you discuss how to avoid leg cramps specially when in bed and stretching? I think most call this as Charley Horse.l Thanks love the channel!

[@khomo12]

Thank you!👍👍👍

[@cynthiacolon1747]

Thank you for your videos!

[@ricosaurus]

Hmm. I always squatted as a kid and young adult -- it was my natural way of 'sitting.' But now in my mid 50s, my knees hurt in the last 6 inches or so to get to the real resting position. It's probably arthritis, but I hope that it is just stiffness from doing it less.

[@clockwork1019]

@uprighthealth - love the content and also love the barefoot shoes. What brand / kind are they?

[@mmayo1320]

Thanks!

[@Uprighthealth]

I appreciate your support!

[@mmayo1320]

@@Uprighthealth I think you give great advice - I can't do everything yet, but it really makes sense to me.

[@anotamoose]

I used to find deep squatting really comfortable. Last year I was squatting while sorting papers on the floor. I shifted to the side to move a paper, and heard a crumpling sound from my knee. I guess that I tore the meniscus. Since then, it’s not possible to sit that way anymore, as my knee doesn’t bend as far.

[@NoTrashInHeaven]

Yikes ~ That's a bummer! I hope it stays in place and not give you too much trouble.

[@jeremytee2919]

Lower lumbar flexion when unloaded is ok, if it feels ok.

[@christajennings3828]

I've always been able to squat very deeply, with maybe an inch between my behind and the floor. Its getting back up again, now that I'm older, that's the problem!

[@misottovoce]

So it is!

[@jeffwilliams7054]

Ty

[@kdpunshon3073]

You're so funny Matt.

[@MickisMom]

A deep squat is my goal but I’m not sure if it’s in the cards for me. I’m pretty close to a full deep squat but there’s a feeling that’s there’s a ball behind my right knee (osteoarthritis in both knees) which keeps me from a complete squat. Any advice other than what you mentioned in this video?

[@rosemarielee7775]

My knee ligaments have taken a beating over the years, and I am currently doing knee strengthening exercises. If I overdo it, I now get pain down my shins afterwards. Is this something new or is it just an aspect of knee pain?

Can I have a conversation with you about my hip pain

[@TheL0wner]

outside of obesity or some disability no one should have issues squatting. it's one of the most natural movements we can make.

[@annakermode6646]

@@TheL0wner body proportions can definitely affect the ease of squatting. In particular, long femurs and a relatively shorter torso make it far more difficult than for someone with shorter femurs. It’s physics and anatomy.

[@stephanieaugustine1901]

If I turn my feet out it is much easier for me to squat. Is this a good practice?

[@NoTrashInHeaven]

My understanding is that it should be whatever position is comfortable, toe-direction-wise, because of the anatomy of your hips/pelvis.

[@Inearnest]

David goggins told me to do 100 squats every four hours for 48 hours. Stay hard. 😂

[@toriwolf5978]

Yess love David Goggins

[@GWAYGWAY1]

I can squat BUT I have a hiatus hernia and it can very painful with any food in the stomach. Legs are fine back is fine but I am 75. Being thin helps, there are few Asians who are fat and squat.

[@susanaescriba977]

The option is the Happy Baby position.

[@trejea1754]

I could recently do a deep squat but learned that maybe I shouldn’t because of S-I joint going out frequently. Then suddenly I got arthritis pain and stiffness in that area. Will I ever be able to squat again?

[@christinesimonkenefick4304]

Hi. SI joint is a problem. It pops out. Remedy? Thanks.

[@gipsyqueen65]

Every time I use my hamstrings or try to do a squat, I get a migraine that lasts for several days. I have tried to stretch very carefully for several months but I still get severe migraines.

[@thetruthfornow6045]

I can do deep squats but if I try to staying down in a rest position my muscles above my knee tighten up after 1:30 seconds. Any tips to help me stay down longer.

[@alexwright4944]

My major problem is when I get into a deep squat, I fall backwards. I can deep squat if a wall is directly behind me or I can grab something in front of me. Help! I’ve not seen or heard anyone address this condition. A deep squat in the middle of a room is one of my goals for 2024.

[@annakermode6646]

You have long femurs I’m guessing? Widen your stance and point toes out a bit.

[@coachab100]

How about hip bursitis? It seems my hips hurt after I am done deep squats

[@lenturaweyki2537]

Damm but I have chronic knee pain but still wanna do it

[@djkramnik1]

it's not okay to stop. ever

[@Sarah-Weinberg]

I do squat with no problem at all but I can't keep the position because I lose balance. Why is that?

[@senselessmonkee]

The only pain I get is at the ball joint of the hip on one side and I don't suppose that is a good sign.

[@Torgo1969]

Heels in sky? Western Spy! Heels on ground? True Slav found!

[@fromeveryting29]

If you are recovering your SI joint after stress or injury and want to stabilize it - maybe don’t deep squat for a few months. You don’t need mobility right when you already have too loose ligaments.

[@rockstarjazzcat]

🙏

[@kristianvrum8979]

Follow the advice given here, and avoid everything that's painful or uncomfortable, and you can be certain to not achieve anything 🙂

[@bernardobellini4947]

Did you go back to playing hockey as a goalie? One of my goals is to do so. Or did you classify this as a sport/position that is not for your body type?

[@Uprighthealth]

I did go back in my late 20s after years of working on my hips. Played until I turned 36 and retired from mens league because I was tired of hotheads firing pucks at my face, spearing when covering up a puck, and the general drama. It was also a huge time investment that then took away from the amount of time and energy for properly training my body (traffic getting there, suiting up, hanging up gear post-game to dry, etc. etc.). And playing goalie (like any sport) requires training to maintain good muscle balance. I needed a better stress reliever and coudln't see myself investing so much time in the sport with a baby on the way at the time. No longer made sense in my life....Moved on to surfing. No regrets. I still fondly remember many saves over the decades...but the love affair with the position is gone....at least for now 😅 I recently took up roller hockey as a skater in a casual pickup game. No drama. Nobody keeping stats. Nobody trying to win some meaningless championship. Just good times. 🤙

[@bernardobellini4947]

@@Uprighthealth I hear you on all that. I still enjoy it and I am fortunate enough that my father still comes and watches and we get to spend some time together as a family with my kids after the games. Thank you for the channel.

[@beebee1676]

My daughter can squat BUT she stays in that position for and hour or more with head down looking at social media... it's crippling her, she hurts all over & doesn't see the connection.

[@lisacollins3304]

Are squats with Scoliosis bad?

[@yonat-admoni]

Thanks a lot from Israel 🇮🇱 ❤❤

[@RobertJonesWightpaint]

Ducky, I'm 74 shortly: I'm not even going to START squatting. Arthritis in the knees, hips, lower spine, upper spine .... Nix to the squats!

[@sandwiches-o3f]

@@RobertJonesWightpaint Stick to tai qi or some such. That's my strategy. Good luck 👍

[@Uprighthealth]

www.uprighthealth.com/blog/physically-feeble-fallacy

[@rebeccalyons1327]

I tried too quickly to do my deep squat flat footed, ended up with plantar fasciitis.

[@roadkill2104]

It's possible that my knees are turning out too much.

[@saidznetti5415]

🙃

[@BarryGee-pm6rv]

Don't listen to this nonsense. The advice given here is the counsel of defeat. This advice will put you in a zimmer frame. If it hurts to squat it means you need to squat some more. Squat in progressive stages, a bit more each day until you can attain a full squat without discomfort. Then practice so you don't lose your gains.

[@misottovoce]

OFFS

[@BarryGee-pm6rv]

@@misottovoce I'm 76 and can do full, deep squats with no problem. If you got off your fat arse and trained, you might be able to do squats as well.

[@glorialabella6361]

Squats are good to increase strength in our legs! 🦵

[@reggiebolden6976]

Thanks!

[@Uprighthealth]

Much gratitude for your support!