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 :)
@TaroIwamoto3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@therevelation193 жыл бұрын
The low squat is not only helping with my lower back pain, it helps me although with my isg problems.
@Rob.S-3 жыл бұрын
I've suffered with back pain for a long time.Within a short amount of time of doing squats.....back pain..gone
@TaroIwamoto3 жыл бұрын
Nice! Squats are really functional and healthy movements but many people lose the ability to do because they stop doing them.
@Julien-rc1bi3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I’m really enjoying your videos and approach :)
@TaroIwamoto3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Vladu666l3 жыл бұрын
Asian squat and kettlbell best combo ever for good posture
@SK-cs5pk Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
i have Improve Squat playlist. I suggest you check the playlist
@Kirstenkirstenful3 жыл бұрын
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!
@TaroIwamoto3 жыл бұрын
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
@Kirstenkirstenful3 жыл бұрын
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?
@TaroIwamoto3 жыл бұрын
@@Kirstenkirstenful absolutely!!
@Kirstenkirstenful3 жыл бұрын
@@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!
@TaroIwamoto3 жыл бұрын
@@Kirstenkirstenful incremental progression, and consistent practice are keys to improvement! Good luck!
@TaroIwamoto3 жыл бұрын
Related video "How to Improve ASIAN SQUAT/PRIMAL SQUAT: 3 Primal Movement Exercises" kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYexoIpmmth-pKM
@alexblue6991 Жыл бұрын
Is there something different with western people why we can't do this I wish I could ?
@TaroIwamoto Жыл бұрын
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.