Video Series - 6th installment

Everybody squats.

Sounds like "everybody poops", doesn't it? :)

Anyway...
It really is true that every single person out there who can sit down, stand up, and walk around - can squat. In fact, they do so every single day.

If you're confused, really - what do you think you're doing when you sit down in a chair, then stand back up? You're performing a modified squat!

So, YES, everyone SHOULD be using squats in an exercise program. I don't care how old you are, what your gender is, or whether you have a bad back or creaky knees. A squat is a natural movement - and natural, functional, everyday, compound movements should be used to safely build functional strength and joint stability.

Of course... if you do have injuries, the squatting movement can be modified. But it isn't often that the squat should be eliminated altogether. Bad backs and knees can many times be improved through corrective exercises like squats.

And that brings me to today's pet peeve video.
Although squats are essential to a balanced exercise program, too many exercisers don't do them correctly. And incorrect technique will lead to imbalances, pain, and injury.

If you want to find out what mistakes to avoid... AND if you want to discover my specific tips for a more effective squat... take a look.



Also, if you make any of the mistakes in the video and you don't know how to fix them, look for my upcoming article "How to Fix Your Squat" in this month's issue of the newsletter.

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