Natural Mobility and Pain relief with the Resting Squat

[@frankwitte6780]

I’m 67 years old still working as a maintenance technician in a plastic factory. I do this all the time. People around me sometimes get up and offer me a chair. I have little to no back issues. Very informative video.

[@rayzerot]

I get the same reaction from people when I do the resting squat. It's very convenient never needing a chair!

[@NAT-turners-Revenge]

Cool 😏... i'll try

[@juniyananajukyu]

I work in a USPS distribution center and walk roughly 6-8miles a shift and I do this as well. I never knew it was it anatomically beneficial but that it provided an Immediate lower back stretch.

[@killermustache5043]

@James you see the knees are a joint, joints do not have adequate vascular circulation, to nurish and replenish the joint requires manual stimulation, the opposite is true, it is infact good for your knees

[@isaaco5679]

@James I've done this with ease my entire life and have never had knee pain.

[@dazeroc5603]

As a lifetime artist & graphic designer mad props to the artist that rendered the presentation. 🙌🏽

[@moversodyssey]

Thank you! It's just screen recording of me illustrating, then sped up while I talk over it.

[@jregalado88]

@@moversodyssey What software do you use for your illustrations?

[@moversodyssey]

@@jregalado88 At the time of this video it was krita. It's a great photoshop alternative and it's free. Now I use Clip Studio Pro, it's a drawing program for manga so it's set up well for illustrating in this way.

[@jregalado88]

@@moversodyssey thanks! Really awesome illustrations and great info

[@praveenm6204]

Yes

[@fredericp64]

Every six months or so, I come to the conclusion that KZbin is dramatically improving my health! 👍👍

[@JohnJohn-wr1jo]

My Dad is 91. He still incorporates this pose in his daily exercise routine. He says it's always been his go to stretch that he started doing in his teens as a baseball catcher. He's still playing softball at his age in a senior league but no longer will play at the catcher position.

[@JWFitness1]

Oh it makes sense now when I look at baseball catchers. That position is not hard on them.

[@adammiller9179]

91?! Now my goal is to be able to do this as long as I live.

[@SeppeDeVos-md7jk]

That's great! 91 and doing a position most adults can't even reach.

[@kimberlyrogers9953]

I’ve been doing this all my life ! I’ve worked hard physical jobs for 10-12 hours daily, and this was my natural resting position.. I’m so glad !

[@e1234-r7f]

L Zzx Mom

[@NametagAlexander]

How long do you recommend to hold that position starting out?

[@irishmick6709]

@@NametagAlexander…as long as you can fairly comfortably. If it hurts at all, stop. Each time you do it, add a few seconds. And be patient!

[@resurgem]

I have done this since I was a baby, and still do at 66yrs old. It is totally normal and natural to me.

[@daviddoran1682]

I have been thinking recently if you didn't this for years would your knees be stronger and mobility stay much better for longer. Would be very interested to see if someone continued this into their 80's would they be much more limber.

[@wyatterb4124]

I'm 37 and have done the same. I finally found a kindred spirit.

[@resurgem]

@@daviddoran1682 I'll let you know in 16 years! 🤣

[@daviddoran1682]

@@resurgem keep me updated! Haha

[@419buckeye7]

When I was in Korea everyone does this reading the paper waiting on a bus

[@larcm3]

I'm 40 and had a number of joint pains around my body. After doing the resting squat everyday for 30 mins I have no more joint pain, I have more energy, flexibility. My body feels how it felt when I was in my early 20s. It feels like a miracle

[@Ludak021]

It sounds like a miracle too since it's resting position, not some miracle healing position

[@iTzKneecap]

@@Ludak021 Joint pain can be come from lack of flexibility in those joints. If this is a position you lost access to due to lack of use, tapping back into it and training your body to be flexible enough to return to this resting position can feel like a miracle for sure. It's amazing how small changes can lead to huge results when it comes to the human body.

[@bokkenrijder172]

30 mins per day? How many days did it take for you to feel an improvement?

[@serator24]

@@iTzKneecap Starting this program today. My back and hips are broken. I am 40 and I feel like a 90. To much sport, stress and sitting for prolonged period. Hope this will hepl.

[@iTzKneecap]

@@serator24 Good luck! Just don't push too far, especially when starting out. You'll notice changes quickly after stretching, then it will go back to bad the next day. Long-term change takes a little more time but there should always be instant relief to some degree after every session which is great because it keeps you motivated to make it a habit.

[@ellistomago3369]

The Slavic Drinking Position

[@moversodyssey]

Lol

[@urf808]

lol

[@Igor-my6ml]

I'm Slav, it's true 😂

[@Acts1043]

not just for drinking, also for waiting at a bus stop, hanging out on the corner, using public toilets, and many other practical things.

[@polduran]

That's amazing to read! I'm muslim, and my prophet was drinking in this position. Since then a lot of muslims drink in this manner.

[@seven-11]

for the past six months that i've been experiencing chronic pelvic pain, i naturally get into the squat position and it relieves it tremendously. it's a very healing position.

[@gravestonemyth]

I’ve been able to get in this position for a few years since starting yoga. But I added ten minutes of resting squats to my morning routing about six months ago and only recently realized it’s my favorite position. It’s like a treat. I see a small dog or cat and i drop into my squat and greet them. I need to look in lower shelves and boom, I’m in my squat. Being able to get there is great, but I’m now finding joy and bliss in my resting squats as I meditate. Frankly, I am utterly hooked. I’m in my early 60’s and have an FAI diagnosis. But I’m treating it as a flexibility and stability issue, and squatting is my medicine. Oh, I almost forgot - I had L5-S1 fusion 26 years ago.

[@Shankar-Bhaskar]

It's also good for digestion and bowel movements.

[@alexblue6991]

This is why I like KZbin learn something different every day

[@ng_jr0096]

If your knees hurt while getting out of the squat don't worry its completely normal. It will hurt less and less💯🙂

[@EnochDark]

They never used to until I tore a tendon in one which made even thinking about squatting painful... A year and a half later and I am easing my way back into squats... Still can't do hero pose comfortably and certainly not full thunderbolt like before.

[@EnochDark]

@BeNetIQ okay?

[@soggybreh810]

@BeNetIQ Bruh what? Those don’t really correlate it’s like you tryna sound smart but failed.

[@yankochoynev652]

@BeNetIQ Try a 10 min squat, then talk.

[@rylter]

@@soggybreh810 Here are some words that sound smart "diabetic peripheral neuropathy". However, even if something sounds smart, doesn't mean it isn't just because you don't understand it.

[@ghassenjabri959]

my father always recommended this to me froma very young age. i'm gratefull i have a father as knowledgeable and wise as him

[@sabaca304]

One very interesting Information about this that you didn't mention is that every Kid naturally does this, but many lose it later in their life because that movement pattern isn't reinforced by their environment.

[@user-wq9mw2xz3j]

because it's not true

[@thepotatoofheaven]

not anyone I knew

[@DRourk]

@@thepotatoofheaven Did all of the kids you know prefer to eat vegetables too (instinctively kids do not, as humans are designed to be primarily carnivorous)? Or are you just unobservant? Every kid I've ever known with working legs does squat naturally.

[@joebuck4496]

@@DRourk lol why are you making things up? I grew up when kids actually played outside all the time, still nobody that I knew assumed this position, they stood or sat down on something.

[@thepotatoofheaven]

@@DRourk most kids preferred sweet stuff , I never saw anyone squat like that for resting or lounging. they usually found somewhere to sit

[@FireIceAZ]

I do 90-minute mobility exercises with dumbbells every morning, and the deep squawt is a big part of my daily routine. I can attest to everything you shared in your video. Thanks so glad I found your channel

[@moversodyssey]

90 minutes every morning is a lot of commitment, I imagine it's paying off a ton. I do 10 minutes of stretching and mobility every morning and an additional 20 before strength workouts and that alone has created massive improvements. Makes me want to wake up a little earlier and add some extra time.

[@donrad]

I started practicing the primal squat 10 years ago to save my back while vegetable gardening - planting and harvesting. Because I was 60 years old when I started it is a slow process and must be practiced every day. When I brush my teeth with an ultrasonic toothbrush that has a 2 minute timer I'm always in the squat. By combining a resting squat with a "hip hinge" squat, even hours long gardening chores become pleasurable. The health benefits are immeasurable. About the same time I became a Buddhist monk and spend lots of time in a lotus position doing indoor chores. All but one chair has been removed from my house - for guests. One of the Buddha's suggestions for eliminating suffering from life is to not sit in chairs (high seats) - taught to his disciples 2,600 years ago. This advice is followed in the Eastern countries and Asia to this day. In the Western civilizations we put our babies in high chairs and deforming shoes as early as possible. And so we suffer.

[@justinkennedy3004]

I had a thought a while ago: just like some crowns were made heavy to remind a king of the weight he must bear, so to is the throne a reminder of the cost of rulership. Sitting while others stand, yes, but sitting in a way that harms you.

[@markmcla]

Brushing your teeth while in a primal squat is a great idea! I am going to do that. Congratulations on becoming a Buddhist Monk!

[@AlekNik1994]

In the last 2 years ive been brushing my teeth while im in a deep squat. Killing 2 birds at the same time. Also great way to wake up in the morning. Keep squatting!

[@markmcla]

@@AlekNik1994 Well done!

[@samsun01]

@@AlekNik1994 You can deep squat in the shower, in the kitchen, when waiting at the bus stop, etc. Don't pat yourself in the back just yet, son. Find out all the times of day where you can "micro-exercise".

[@Corndog4382]

The resting squat and resting shoulder hang have fixed virtually all my joint mobility/comfort issues

[@getsmart3701]

The number one way for me to stave off back pain (speaking as someone who's badly damaged their back twice). I do this stretch multiple times everyday and have done so for years and years.

[@d4mdcykey]

I began doing this squat every morning after waking and then randomly throughout the day whenever feasible for a minute or two after learning about it in a Polarity Therapy course, it's a big part of the very foundation of its mechanics. All issues I had with discomfort from numerous joints and my herniated disc...gone. Gently rocking back and forth in all four directions really made a difference as well for strength and stability in general. It's quick, it's easy (though some may need a bit of time to reach full stretch/squat), and no equipment needed. Highly recommended.

[@shizuka1650]

I've been doing this on a regular basis just because it felt good. Crazy how the body sometimes knows what it needs on its own.

[@moversodyssey]

Intuitive training. I even notice it with foods and supplements. Once you break the addictions to things like sugar or caffeine, you notice the body really clearly asking for the things you actually need by creating cravings for them.

[@runswithbears3517]

It's worth noting that the resting squat position also relaxes and massages the gut and abdominal organs, especially when breathing deep through the diaphragm.

[@SKOLAH]

Also good if you have issues going to the toilet. Think it opens that sacral area up. Natural position to poo in. Sitting on a toilet is not.

[@farhanahossain3834]

Your illustration, description and the whole content is so precisely explained and organized ! Very well presented 💛 Thank you for this 🙏

[@GameShark84]

Siatic pain for 3 days, was nearly crying, naturally went to sit squat to relieve pain, it was like brain took over, and pain faded away in several minutes.

[@misakichoi636]

Hi, i’m 24 years old and i have this. Doing back extensions has helped me a lot, now whenever i skip gym for a week the pain comes back. We should strengthen our lower back and keep moving! I do them with a 10 kg plate for 3 sets till failure, i love going to failure with back extensions

[@jacemenezes6155]

I'm 23 years old, this fixed my pain and changed my life. I feel like a kid again. Thank you.

[@gregthompson9434]

I started doing this static squat a couple months ago , I try and do 20 minutes a day 10 of morning 10 at night . What is has done for me . It seemed to fix a knee issue I had for last year and a half , my back feels better it also helps with bowel functions , pretty good return for 20 minutes a day

[@sylviamb2504]

In yoga we call this yogi squat, hands in prayer position and with the elbows inside the knees as if pushing your legs wider into the squat and it helps which helps straighten the back. A modified version is with a block under the buttocks in whatever height is comfortable. I can use this for a bit of a longer period with concentration and the breathe which is key in yoga. Love the illustrations as well!

[@JasonPatrick-tj4xj]

Cool

[@alnoove9064]

Thanks- very helpful.

[@SS-rg5di]

Malasana

[@kurkurehatake878]

we indians poop like that every day :)

[@suvradeepdutta5766]

Indian's can do this all day

[@lexx5313]

I noticed last year, while recovering from a foot injury, that I had a hard time squatting. Have been doing these for about 6 months along with bodyweight lunges. Life-changing for sure! Thank you for the info!

[@diffuusio4852]

This actually helps my lower back. I need to move while in the deep squat position and not just stay still.

[@moversodyssey]

I will usually sit in the position for a minute or two, then stand internal and external hip rotations, groin stretches, and some over head reaching with rotation. It's definitely a great way to progress the mobility.

[@M-i-k-a-e-l]

@@moversodyssey How about if one have inguinal hernia?

[@c731-enfi]

I didn't know this was a thing, this sitting position was natural to me ever since I was a kid

[@TheAaronJP]

I've spent the last 3 years spending a lot of time and money trying to fix my sciatica. This daily exercise has given me near enough a full cure in approx 6 weeks.

[@knbsd3876]

That sounds very encouraging 👍

[@Iron-Bridge]

Cured my lower back problems and gnarly stiff 'laptop sitting' work position for sure.

[@ignatiusequality9239]

Your suggestion to place a small lift under my heels was perfect! I kept falling over before that, and didn't really have enough time before tipping over to get any meaningful physical conditioning done. After hearing your suggestion, I put some flip-flops just under my heels and voila! I was able to practice squatting! Thank you 😃

[@exoticmushroomdream6775]

I was so frustrated looking through the comments wondering why I kept falling over saw ur comment and voila I’m squattin.

[@david7384]

Heels in sky, western spy

[@maxmoughal5183]

This is honestly one of the best things i ever started doing about 2 years ago since i damaged my back doing barbell squats, i do it twice a day for several minutes and it straightens my lower back out, provides much relief and fixes my si joint pain every time, the root cause of which im still trying to resolve.

[@mrdrich4prez]

Damn thats my fav exercise wit dumbells beside the forward lunge with dumbells. I hope you are well and can workout again with dumbells.

[@maxmoughal5183]

@@TheJackOfAllTrades777 I've also been doing a lot of sitting crossed legged and keeping back straight lately I think it is definitely helping :)

[@heehee4262]

I hope you make a full recovery :)

[@bibalnasaha2534]

@@mrdrich4prez barbell front squats are really spine-friendly, much more easy on the back than back squats

[@PlatinumHustle]

Tried this, pooped myself 🤦🏾‍♂️💩🤣

[@fchild]

a mobility lesson AND a sketching and drawing lesson in one, nice.

[@knockknock1246]

I've just recently started this deep squat regimen. Not only for pre exercises but also for defacation purposes, as was mentioned in the video. Also, you can do it literally anywhere, which is a great plus! I've noticed that as I do this squat in public, people will give me a curious smile as I am down in this position for a few moments, as if "I know what you're doing" Waiting in queues. Etc. It's VERY relaxing, too. It makes me feel warm, personally. I defacated while squatting in line at the grocery store yesterday.

[@Hawtload]

people in Japan still sit like that when waiting for the train or using traditional toilets kinda weird at first but if you're limber enough, it's a pretty good way to chill for a minute without getting your butt dirty try resting your arms way out in front of you if you have balance issues

[@i.336]

I´m in my mid 40th and this is easy for me. I regularly sit in this position since my childhood. It feels natural and comfortable to me. Living in Germany, this is not very common here. People around me always thought it to be weird. But I never quit doing it. Good to hear that I was right. I often feel worse when I have to stand and when no seat is near, I sit down like this, for example to wait for the bus. I even do clean up my dishes like that. :)

[@danyellerobinson5940]

I do this often when I need to take weight off my lower back. It's always good to understand why it helps.

[@anope9053]

asian squat goes hard asf, somehow my feet don't hurt even when doing it for long periods and it just feels so natural to do and comfy, its a must-have ability

[@ElieDordekMishna]

Kudos! I find your explanations clear with just enough scientific details and enjoy watching you sketch. Thanks

[@gerardgauthier4876]

I pop on the TV and do the resting squat(never knew it had a name) for about 5-10 minutes a day. Find it helps with general flexibility and stiff lower back.

[@stephaniemcgee9894]

This resting position is part of the warmup for my step aerobics class. Really helps the knees and back get ready for cardio.

[@stormrhode2330]

I've been doing these a lot lately, finding myself naturally dropping down and holding when looking in the fridge, picking things up, cleaning the floor, playing with my daughter (she just turned 1), and just relaxing. I do feel my posture's improved and of course hip and ankle mobility's improved, too. Good stuff. 😎👍🏻

[@Maddie9185]

I learned how dodo this squatting position out of necessity as a child. At 64 I am still doing it but for different reasons. Once I found out the great benefits of it I’ve decided to incorporate it into my stretch routine.

[@Coriander_1317]

Thank you for mentioning different variation of the squat position for different body steuctures. All too often, I see failure to mention this in other fitness videos, which had led me to believe there was something wrong with me for not having the same range of motion as everyone else. Even after weeks of mobility training. This reassures me that the stance that works best for me isn't wrong, so long as proper technique is still achieved. Thank you again. Love your vids

[@nobodyhere4667]

This is very interesting. I have been doing "resting squads" multiple time a days for decades 😁 - I was until recently I was a nurse and I am 6'2, to talk with people it is only polite to speak to them at eye level but wheelchairs can make it hard for some. I always squatted down to talk to people and other staff would be shocked "I don't know how you can sit like that" when they would see me squatting with a patient. They would also be surprised I could just stand up without grabbing something for support. Other staff would often say "oh my, my knees couldn't handle that", I always thought it felt natural.

[@502jackal]

i've started to realize a lot of people cant squat down comfortably at all. kinda surprised me. more so when i realized people im older and younger than don't seem good at it either. i better stay mobile

[@i.336]

It always felt natural to me too. It was never a decision for me to do it, I just did. Question is not, why we do this, but why many other people don´t?

[@phattjohnson]

@Levek A deep squat is something I've always worked into my stretching routine ever since I did taekwondo. Never had any issues, and it's a comfortable way to spend some time closer to the floor :P

[@DRourk]

Good anecdotal evidence of just how unhealthy many of those in the 'health professions' are, which is good evidence to show just how out of touch with reality many of those in the 'health professions' are. Fortunately at least some listen to their own body and instincts, rather than the nonsense the pharma gods filled their brains with.

[@NatashaMStone]

In India, you will see many farm employees and those with physical-labor intensive jobs sitting in this position resting at the end of a long hard day ... sometimes they even sit this way as a group in a circle & drink their chai while chatting with each other about their day .. im just realizing you can sit like this comfortably anywhere without getting any dirt on your clothes

[@DidYaServe]

Been doing the resting squat for 60-80 seconds a day in the shower. Definitely helps mobility and doesn't seem like a challenge after a few goes. Will try the overhand technique. Good video.

[@wartlme]

I do that at work. I am sure everyone thinks I am a weirdo but I feel good and I have more energy and move around better than everyone else in the shop. They all walk around like it hurts. I walk around fast like it is effortlessly.

[@cgmiller82]

I have no idea how this ended up in my feed. Most stuff that just shows up has millions of views and I know YT is trying to shove crap down my throat. This was helpful, meaningful, educational and after finding out I can't sit like this, will eventually make me heathier and more flexible. Thank you.

[@ruledbyvenus1859]

I do them everyday. One of my favorite positions to release tension. 💛

[@harpersneil]

Weight lifting (Snatch especially) is amazing for learning this posture.

[@rmglover3191]

And here I was thinking this was just me being lazy. I use this position to prepare for morning stretches. Good stuff!

[@mk3ferret]

I damaged a bunch of disks all the way up my spine 6 month before pandemic, toward the end i was numb about 70% of my body and that which wasnt numb burned with hell fire 20hrs a day. For 2 years i tried everything the doctor's suggested from PT to acupuncture all the way up to spine injections nothing worked to stop the hell fire let alone the regular type pain long story short this is how i sit now this works not only for the lumbar and sciatic nerves but for my thoracic t6 t7 damage that i was told NOTHING could be done . Been about a year, hell fire put out 30% numb but only in thoracic so i do this and no need for doctors its a win win

[@winterbird4447]

I do this every day for 25 mins. It has fixed a long term lower back problem.

[@nathanroberts1708]

I often read in this position . Been using it for about 9 years . I have alot injuries like snapping leg into multiple pieces and several bulging/ slipped disc but i have very good mobility ( far better than most) even with all the bars plates and screws in my body . Absolutely love this position as you can benefit your body while doing normal tasks in this position. Like pretty much anything you normally do while sitting you can also do in this position .

[@josephdowell1027]

Thankyou for this. Its exactly what i was looking for. A non vanity fuelled tutorial. Cheers!

[@borgullet3376]

If you think there is no way you can get all the way down there with the feet flat on the floor - you can - with this cheat. Open a sturdy door to it's mid point grab the knobs over top lean your weight back and drop down slowly when you hit the bottom of the squat quickly reverse hands, one at a time, so you are holding the knobs palms up. This won't work all the tendons and muscles as in the video but it will take you fully through range and really help to open up those hips. btw ShapeShifters Den this was RIGHT ON TIME ! the gym closures and all the sitting that came with it locked my hips up like a criminal. Thank you brother.

[@michaeldonovan4948]

When I drop my heels, I have to work overtime to keep my balance. Is this normal?

[@Pandemos]

I have no idea what any of that meant.

[@Pandemos]

@@michaeldonovan4948 flat heels literally impossible for me.

[@Crazycoyote-we7ey]

THANK YOU I've been trying to prove this for years and no one has believed me

[@existentoneness]

I'm blessed to have come across this informative and positive vibe video. Thank you immensely

[@jasonmajere2165]

Squatting after standing all day feels amazing. All the muscles that were tight are now stretched out. Knee problem went away with more squatting, some muscles were just never stretched out.

[@quicksilver2923]

I love doing this. I've gotten to the point where I can keep my heels flat but I fall backwards unless I hold something. I think the issue is mostly my hips, though the ankles are also probably a factor. I'm sure if I dropped 20 pounds it would be a little more comfortable.

[@latinafortruth430]

I have your exact same problem including the need to lose 20 pounds 😂

[@a.b1266]

Same. 🥴

[@bsmalls7187]

I've just started doing them. If you remember, were you pretty much tip toeing when you first started out? I'm assuming that's why you mentioned being able to get your heels flat in your comment. I can't get them flat at all without being uncomfortable.

[@sfudge]

This is THE best deep squat video I've come across. The nuances of an individual's body mechanics are so important Movement request: pistol squats for those of us who have a naturally wide, feet angled out squat Can't figure out where to balance so my light upper body can counter the weight of my heavy butt 😅

[@thephoenix2176]

It's great how this important knowledge appeared when I needed it! Thanks

[@OwenKim-q5k]

youre so knowledgable. its the first time ive came across your video(probaly because i was sitting in this resting squat position) you know these phones nowadays anything u seem to do they just reccomend it on youtube,almost as if out phones are watching our every move i just had a quick glance at all of your other videos and i was not disappointed. i will make sure to watch and try some of the exercises that u mention. keep up the good work󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿️

[@shahid8545]

When I have had a long day at work or standing for very long periods my feet and sometimes knees gets sore. The moment I get in the house this is the first position I think about. After 5 to 10min in this position I move to floor, within 15min or so I feel better. Also being on the floor is medicinal. There is energy in the ground.

[@basedeal]

🤣

[@PhoenixDwn.]

I've literally been doing this all my life without even thinking about it and would just barely think about why it's so comfortable lol. Now it makes sense. Some would even ask how I get that low so easily hahaha.

[@ZeatherMusic]

Excellent, inspiring video! I just tried this (I’ve always been good at squatting like this but on the ball of my feet, not my heels). I had to turn my legs and feet out more and get into a wider stance and I did it! It felt odd and comfortable all at the same time!

[@Simonjthomas]

I was completely rigid a few months ago. Could barely raise each leg 45 degrees in front of me and even less to the sides. Almost always had back pain thar would totally immobilise me for a day or two every couple of months. I’m 36. I realised how utterly ridiculous I’d let it get and this was a massive help. Started out having to hold something to balance and now I do it for 10 mins each morning and evening and it’s helps open up my hips significantly. Still a long way to consider myself flexible but this video was the start of a journey that I’ve been enjoying since I found it. Thanks a lot!

[@jedlimen123]

Great information & presentation. Thank you.

[@kenrik2105]

I’m a 67 yo Asian born in America and have been doing the primal squat all my life. I read during Vietnam War, American POWs were made to sit this way, and they thought it was torture.

[@jenny-DD]

Are you regretful of spreading Covid-19

[@samsimms4403]

Spread love not hate jenny

[@markkeane1317]

Also called a Third World squad. I came across a book that talked about back problems a third world. And how back problems are almost nonexistent. The doctors told me that I may need to have my lumbar spine fused. I started doing a third world squat regularly and no problems. I have been fine for eight years now.

[@tratcol]

I hope I will have similar results! My back is not good, with 2 chronic disk herniations. I wasn't sure if I would make it worse with the Asian squat....but I am going to try.

[@rafaelverolla7276]

what a load of crap, there are many people with back problem in the "third world".

[@WhiteAndBased]

@@tratcol Update?

[@realtalk2046]

Holding a weight in front was a game changer!

[@seanyoung1475]

I do this everyday. Had no idea I was doing an actual exercise. Always feel a great stretch on my legs and back. Shift your butt towards your left and right heels as you’re doing it

[@sawomirlesniewski4448]

Thank you so much! Simplicity in greatness. Excellent!

[@Aurius-r4l]

The quality is so high! Keep going and you will DEFINITELY explode. May the algorithm bless you

[@oeovelour7515]

Tell ya momma about it

[@Aurius-r4l]

@@oeovelour7515 good one dude

[@yussefcheaitou]

@@oeovelour7515 stfu

[@JediBunny]

Fantastic video! Such comprehensive information offered here, not to mention uniqueness and production value added with these visuals! Like a field journal for functional fitness - _so_ cool!

[@nalakirkwood4425]

Yes well said🙏. Very grateful for this😀

[@dougharker839]

I love your videos man! They’ve been a huge help In my mma training, your art is also just so pleasant to look at:)

[@twofour8790]

I do this at work all the time. Ima vet tech and I’m a m my feet all day. Started doing this without thinking and it does feel great. Never knew it was beneficial

[@kennypoma9726]

I’ve been doing this without knowing it was an actual thing, I just feel it calms me down well after strenuous activity

[@lilom-ah]

As someone from SEA, I thought before that everyone would naturally do this. This position has been part of my regular mundane tasks like bathing, using the toilet, and sometimes even eating.

[@CyberMachine]

I see people squatting near 7/11 eating their snacks lol. It would be a weird sight in the US

[@lilom-ah]

@@SSTillmanEsq Yeah I'm from Southeast Asia, Philippines to be exact. I didn't know it was a city code too 😅

[@Icysoles60]

I have been an athlete for many many years, after a hard workout, my body has always subconsciously put me in this squatting position.. You wont believe the amount of times Ive been told not to do that, since i supposedly cut off my blood flow.. After this video I will start doing this

[@phattjohnson]

Be wary of the pressure on the top of the feet / front of the ankles when doing this squat. That's the only place that comes to mind when I think of restricting blood flow.

[@bassyey]

Because it's the natural position. We in South East Asia do this too on daily activities. Like resting when standing too long, playing with pets on the ground, working something on the ground, etc. It's really natural, I don't get why adults are stopping kids from doing this.

[@andreculler5398]

im 44 years young and have been doing this for 12 days straight. first day hard to break min a half but after a week i hit my 4 min mark.

[@phattjohnson]

Congrats bro! I was out of practice and needed to gently 'touch' something for balance on my first session but then I got back into it!

[@troll2637]

I am 10 dollars rich. In other words, I am not rich. And you're not

[@user-wq9mw2xz3j]

@@troll2637 But if you are not rich and he is not, are you half him?

[@user-wq9mw2xz3j]

from 1.5 minutes to 12 days straight daym, that's impressive.

[@shahid8545]

This position and sitting cross legged save me big time. In my late 30s I started getting these little ridiculous injuries all the time and I couldn't figure out why, well... I hated stretching and I was an athlete in school and played sports for a very long time, still do to this day and I'm 43. My lower back, my ankles, stiff knees, stiff hips were wreaking havoc on me.. 5 yrs ago and reevaluated my approach to athletics and 2 positions which totally transformed and correct some nagging injuries were sitting cross legged and this squat. I kid you not, I also focused on my hamstrings with stretches as well and it totally changed my life.

[@sucraloss]

Trying to get some of my older family members into this, thanks for making this!

[@jeffweber8244]

Seems to be a great stretch for my calf and ankles. Have started doing this to try to stop night cramps in these muscles. Some lower shin pain while in the squat, but so far no muscle cramps.

[@chriscruciat2469]

I stayed in this position for the duration of the entire video

[@alexanderjames3538]

Day one of trying this out! I'm definitely not used to it, but it's pretty cool how effortless it is to stand up from this squat.

[@alexanderjames3538]

Update: 5 days in and it gets a lot more comfortable. I feel the burn in my ankles most of all, but rising up from the squat is effortless. Really cool stuff.

[@R20-d4t]

@@alexanderjames3538 switch to barefoot, minimalist or zero drop shoes and it will get even easier to do

[@alexanderjames3538]

@@R20-d4t I usually just do it in socks, is that basically the same as barefoot or is there a difference?

[@bankscam]

Excellent explanation of Right Effort . Thank You !

[@drewbeisly7328]

Love your artistry. Keep it up, you are very skilled in your craft

[@RellshouldBsleep]

I literally do this as opposed to bending because I’m tall and my knees can’t handle it but this position is so comfortable for me I can stay there for super long

[@TheFlower2627]

If you have trouble doing this exercise you can start by holding on to the side of your bed and slowly go down and up this will help you balancing up and down

[@connorperrett9559]

The Slavs are truly an enlightened people.

[@astwas]

I used to do this all the time as a kid but lost the mobility growing up. Forcing my feet to be flat while doing this hurts my shins, but definitely raising ankles a bit makes it so much easier

[@allsparky]

Despite being only the 2nd video I've seen from this channel, you sir have gained a subscriber!

[@eekiane1921]

African women mostly do house chores on that position, now I know why my grandma is super flexible.

[@GnomePuntTrainerYT]

I have always, always, always struggled with ankle, knee and hip mobility. I'm only comfortable in a wide stance squat (and I have no problems going ATG without buttwinks if I have the extra weight on my shoulders), but then also only with olympic weightlifting shoes that already has a raised heel which helps tremendously with my ankle mobility. This video feels like it has everything I needed to learn how to practice a safe, comfortable resting squat without any other tools (eventually).

[@Ace-3.]

God bless ❤🙏much love to you all

[@loneenvoyyale5259]

Ive been forced to get into this position alot more due to my line of work (construction) and finding out the proper form really helped. Thanks!

[@AnnaLundberg-i1i]

I began doing this squat every morning after waking and then randomly throughout the day whenever feasible for a minute or two after learning about it in a Polarity Therapy course, it's a big part of the very foundation of its mechanics. All issues I had with discomfort from numerous joints and my herniated disc...gone. Gently rocking back and forth in all four directions really made a difference as well for strength and stability in general. It's quick, it's easy (though some may need a bit of time to reach full stretch/squat), and no equipment needed. Highly recommended.

[@moversodyssey]

I didn't realize it was being utilized by polarity therapy, that's pretty interesting. Thank you for sharing your experience.