The Asian Squat: Is it good for back pain?

[@user-pegasus11]

It feels great for me, really stretches out the lower back and feels like it flushes the area with fresh blood. Thanks for your video :)

[@TaroIwamoto]

You are welcome!

[@therevelation19]

The low squat is not only helping with my lower back pain, it helps me although with my isg problems.

[@Rob.S-]

I've suffered with back pain for a long time.Within a short amount of time of doing squats.....back pain..gone

[@TaroIwamoto]

Nice! Squats are really functional and healthy movements but many people lose the ability to do because they stop doing them.

[@Julien-rc1bi]

Thanks, I’m really enjoying your videos and approach :)

[@TaroIwamoto]

Thank you!

[@Vladu666l]

Asian squat and kettlbell best combo ever for good posture

[@SK-cs5pk]

How to do it in a good way? I used to eat and do most of stuff by sitting in this way about an year ago. But after my back and hip injury i almost gave up. But please provide exercise to again regain the movement. Your spine mobility techniques are so helpful.

[@TaroIwamoto]

i have Improve Squat playlist. I suggest you check the playlist

[@Kirstenkirstenful]

Great video! Question for you: I saw another video with a fitness trainer who suggested that the feet should be pointing straight out (i.e. parallel to one another) while squatting, in order to avoid issues with the knees. I see that your feet are quite turned out. Do you recommend that one starts practicing with feet facing straight ahead or slightly turned out, as yours are? Thank you!

[@TaroIwamoto]

A great question! First, feet turning out doesnt guarantee knee issues. Second, we need to understand why feet turn out. Is that compensation for decreased ankle dorsiflexion, or is knee rotating out or hips, eｔｃ? In my specific case, its actually not my feet turning out. I have relatively large thighs, so when i squat, i do need to allow my thighs to move a bit out, rotating hips externally, and my knees and ankles follow my hips. If you watch sumo wrestlers squat, they all have to do that not because they have limited ankle mobility, in fact, they typically have great flexibility. In this case, there is no compensation at knees or ankles, no torsion. So, it really depends on whats happening to the entire chain, ankles, knees, and hips. plus spine. Hope this helps

[@Kirstenkirstenful]

Thank you for your response - very helpful! So would you say then that if it feels "right" and natural for me to keep my feet pointing straight forward (parallel) when squatting, then I can just maintain that positioning while practicing?

[@TaroIwamoto]

@@Kirstenkirstenful absolutely!!

[@Kirstenkirstenful]

@@TaroIwamoto Thank you again! I've started squats at 10 minutes a day now. My lower back and ankles are sore while squatting, but I imagine once muscles strengthen, this pain will subside - have a great day!

[@TaroIwamoto]

@@Kirstenkirstenful incremental progression, and consistent practice are keys to improvement! Good luck!

[@TaroIwamoto]

Related video "How to Improve ASIAN SQUAT/PRIMAL SQUAT: 3 Primal Movement Exercises" kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYexoIpmmth-pKM

[@alexblue6991]

Is there something different with western people why we can't do this I wish I could ?

[@TaroIwamoto]

Some people may argue structural differences make squatting more suitable for Asians. But my observation and experience tell me that lifestyle and cultural difference plays a bigger role. Its much more common and socially acceptable for peole to squat in Asian countries, Africa, than in United States and western eurpean countries.