Toddlers do this all the time, then we give them chairs. At 65 I am determined to achieve this and challenge all of my younger family members 😂
@kazuzart1582
4 ай бұрын
It's not just chair. Todlers are built very differently than adult.
@deathroll69
2 ай бұрын
I saw this guys video on the primal squat a few weeks ago, and noticed my kids do this all the time and I can't do it. I've made it a goal to be able to do this. I don't want to have issues getting down on the ground playing with my kids.
@pikapi6993
27 күн бұрын
@@kazuzart1582 if you don't give the toddler a chair, then this toddler will continue to squat as an adult. Toddlers are flexible so they can learn skills. It's the job of the adult to maintain the skills.
@kjlkathandjohn6061
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Matt - 70 years old and 250 pounds, yet I followed your tips for 2 weeks and today I did the Asian Squat 3 times, with enough knee strength to stand without hands 2 of those times. I plan to keep on it and lose weight. 8/21/22 I am now 221 pounds. Hurt right knee so only doing 1/2 squats to strengthen it. But I jump rope 1000 skips per day, calisthenics, and jog 4 to 5 miles per day.
@nygrl6102
2 жыл бұрын
Go look up Eric Berg and sten Eckberg and try intermittent fasting. It works for weight loss!
@jeannedigennaro6484
2 жыл бұрын
Try carnivore diet to teach your ideal weight.
@Mark1Mach2
2 жыл бұрын
Good going, with your age and weight. Good luck on your health goals.
@lindakightley2446
2 жыл бұрын
I am game for this
@debbied.9763
2 жыл бұрын
I lost 30 lbs after I dropped dairy, eggs, and all oils. I was already a vegetarian, so I haven't eaten any animals since 1996. Now I eat a whole foods plant based diet. It's great. I'm 65.
@leoniecummin1572
2 жыл бұрын
Hi there, I found your upright health Asian squat KZitem so very interesting. I’m coming up to 80 years at the end of this year and keeping as flexible and strong as possible. I can get down with my feet flat, but I still need my legs to be both stronger and more flexible. It’s so important for us oldies to keek fit. So I’ll be watching you with great interest. Seeing you has inspired me make a goal of being able to squat for 5 mins in comfort by November. Leonie from England
@auntieangelthekingsdaughterrum
2 жыл бұрын
Bless you keep going you don’t do it you lose it 💕 .. loose is when you don’t do it ..
@catswellthecat7855
2 жыл бұрын
@@auntieangelthekingsdaughterrum That’s awesome, keep at it!
@surrealchereal
2 жыл бұрын
Good for you Leonie! I'm 68 and have done it all my life but I realized recently that I needed to do it more my muscles are getting less responsive.
@angiepez459
2 жыл бұрын
Leonie, you rock! Your great mindset has kept you much younger than your years❤️, keep it up 👍
@davidlamb7524
2 жыл бұрын
@@auntieangelthekingsdaughterrum Lose not loose. In fact loose is what we want.
@Dragonfly-J
2 жыл бұрын
I had a compound fracture of my left ankle in 2007 and have had limited mobility ever since. I also have had bilateral partial knee replacements. After doing these exercises for 10 days, I already have better mobility. I have a long way to go but I’m working it.
@7spiritualcompass706
2 жыл бұрын
Kudos!
@rkr5106
2 жыл бұрын
Also bilateral knee replacements - the knees simply don't bend this far.
@jacques8034
Жыл бұрын
Did you finally manage to do an asian squat ?
@leviticusmcwilliams3534
Жыл бұрын
Hey what up I also have limited mobility in my ankle from a break and 3 surgeries. How's ur ankle mobility a year later?
@jenynz5334
8 ай бұрын
Same with the ankle break. I always am gentle with it due to the hardware but I need more strength.
@abcdefggfedcba123
6 ай бұрын
seeing all these 60+ years old commenting when im 21 im cooked
@rezwan_edit
5 ай бұрын
Same lmao
@kingab4442
3 ай бұрын
this made me laugh so bad but i’m the same hahah
@templefusion5259
3 ай бұрын
Literally me☠
@humanbean4037
2 ай бұрын
21 here also- it’s better to start young! We will be strong flexible 60 year olds >:C 👍
@nnegro6742
2 ай бұрын
@moxxiesnothere i'm 14... we cooked
@neorich59
2 жыл бұрын
I'm a UK/European male of 62 years. When I first heard about the Asian Squat, I tried it and found I could do it without any issues. I now make a point of doing it regularly whenever a task/action requires bending down, or being on my knees etc. I love doing it! 😉
@Athena621
2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like fun hedides being a good idea. I can get up from any seated position on the floor whilst keeping my hands on my head - sitting down legs stretched out, or spread with knees on floor with feet behind me. A lot of people can't do that, so trying squat next.
@neorich59
2 жыл бұрын
@@Athena621 Well Bea, you have me beat on that score. I definitely can't do that! Just tried!😉
@lindaelarde2692
2 жыл бұрын
I love the Asian Squat! I am 64 in a month and had a complete hip replacement which I avoided until I found out my hip was a necrotic, collapsed mess which became apparent over time. It was so bad I was on weight bearing restriction for 6 weeks. Now i'm 6 months post surgery and have been working slowly to regain my Asian squat ...for gardening, grandkids, cleaning and because it is very comfortable! I can now hold my squat for several minutes ....and stand up from it! Thanks for all your helpful, encouraging videos!
@frandegroat7943
Жыл бұрын
This is very personal, but I was told I need a hip replacement, I've been reluctant as I was told I won't be able to have marital relations with my husband if I have the surgery 😢. I don't know if that's true !
@dgfitch
2 жыл бұрын
I thought I could never ever get close to a deep squat, and several PTs said I wouldn't be able to, but I'm really close now. The "breathe calmly" in the uncomfortable spots is super important.
@aletheakelly1010
2 жыл бұрын
How long did it take to gain more ability?
@dgfitch
2 жыл бұрын
@@aletheakelly1010 Years... very slow and steady process
@onpsxmember
2 жыл бұрын
Being able to squat deeply doesn't have to be based on mobility alone but how one's hip bones are shaped. So for some a different squatting position makes all the difference on top of mobility to get deeper. Just search for hip bone shape and squats.
@LeksiW
2 жыл бұрын
I'm Slavic Eurasian and I've always been able to do this. I think it's also called Slavic Squat ... i recall this being a meme with Slavic people in Adidas track suits.
@Lobo1888
2 жыл бұрын
I'm Croatian, we do this with ease, all of my slavic friends can do this, but for some reason those who are not slavic cannot. We had a coworker of german origin who was born and raised in Croatia, but still he couldn't do it. :))))
@kemshasan8866
2 жыл бұрын
Yes bratko the "Slav Squat", 10% extra depth if you wear Adidas tracksuit or shoes
@PlayaSinNombre
2 жыл бұрын
Gopniks of the world,unite!
@klimankhmeron7636
2 жыл бұрын
I suppose no one in Russia does pop squad (pooping squad). They just go all of the down stretching their hands straight.
@nenadpetkovic9680
2 жыл бұрын
Maybe because of wc outdoor.
@sigurdsonb5015
2 жыл бұрын
I want to thank you for this video. I’m in my 60’s ….I fell Xcountry skiing ,end of March though didn’t break anything I was hurting!!!!The X-ray showed arthritis. Dr said the fall aggravated it…I was suffering with hip, groin and low back pain. I couldn’t sleep, walk or run for exercise without pain.About a week or so ago this video came up in my feed. I just felt I had nothing to lose …I started where I was able and soon progressed I can do the full squat now with feet flat, get in and out of the squat. I do it 5-6 times a day and am working on staying in the position longer. I can’t believe how this turned around for me. I will be doing this for the rest of my life!!! Im evangelizing like mad… if you say hi… im telling you about the Asian squat. Seriously… I am deeply grateful.
@SheridenD
2 жыл бұрын
I am a tall 65 yo caucasian female and I squat like this many, many times a day. It feels comforting and very comfortable to me, and it actually feels easier on my heart (my blood does not need to work against gravity as much to move around my body). I can squat for up to 20 minutes at a time before I get too stiff to stay squatting. I have actually almost fallen asleep many times while squatting. My family and friends actually think I am very weird when I squat. None of them are able to squat. Thanks for the videos, Matt!
@PrettyINCs
Жыл бұрын
That’s normal. Not being able to squat like this is abnormal. It should be a resting position, but we sit too much and lost the ability
@szanesbtd
6 ай бұрын
wow
@catherinelagrande7836
Ай бұрын
@@PrettyINCs Yes. That's what he said.
@truegrit7697
3 ай бұрын
The other day, I finally achieved the Asian Squat - I was so excited! Then I woke up. I was dreaming. No, seriously - I was dreaming. 🙁
@alorachan
13 күн бұрын
This happened to me like a month ago! Same dream! I was ecstatic to be able to Asian Squat... then I woke up and I was so sad T.T I've been practicing to do it for ages. My brain was so mean to me that night lol
@Jayraj073
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks to this video.. today was the first day that my hamstrings touched my calves. Im a 31 and a chronic desk jockey. These past 8 months I picked up my weightlifting routine but now im noticing some issues with mobility so i came across your channel. Thanks so much for these guides. They are helping me improve drastically.
@gloriawright2989
2 жыл бұрын
It has troubled me for years that I can’t squat. Thank you for the exercises and encouragement. I’m sure my hip flexors are the issue and I’m excited to try these things!
@Uprighthealth
2 жыл бұрын
You got this!
@lukeplum9645
8 ай бұрын
How’d it go? Can you do it now?
@dougplavinmusic9902
2 жыл бұрын
I love your clear straightforward videos, very helpful for my clients! One suggestion, perhaps as a progression, emphasize shifting your weight while grounding proprioception/visual cue into the feet. Strong feet take all this to the next level.
@Gbemi78
2 жыл бұрын
I have lived and studied in China for more than three years and the vast majority of the Chinese even the old folks do this thing effortlessly. I remember a time I went to repair my electric bike and the man did the whole repair of my bike while doing the Asian squat I was so impressed and amazed that I had to take a picture. Even my lab mate while on the field do the Asian squat effortlessly and it does feel weird that I can't even maintain the pose for 5min. I really need to learn it.
@bluraven216
2 жыл бұрын
I was in China/Tibet a few years ago and was astonished to see how easily people could squat. This is definitely a weakness for us Western folks. Matt, LOVE your channel!! Thanks for all the great videos!
@victorkreig6089
2 жыл бұрын
It's less a weakness and more of a completely different approach to life. We specifically have the Romans to thank for this as they are the ones that have us a huge emphasis on chairs and specifically them being at 90°'s. If you go to eastern Europe low squatting is no different from breathing because culturally chairs aren't as omniscient (don't AKs why I don't remember). You'll also find women in the west tend to have no problem with squatting like this since they're treated differently when young therefore they actually do develop the muscles needed to squat low, it's a really interesting topic if you're ever bored to look into
@pjp7316
2 жыл бұрын
My whole family has been able to squat like this easily, but i cant do it. I cant get less than 90° with my ankles. I never have been able to. Ive done exercises and been practising karate for about 6 years too. Im only 15 aswell
@scottjohnstontheii9287
2 жыл бұрын
tell that to the squatting slavs
@ummaisumigualdois7761
2 жыл бұрын
I'm Brazilian, and I can squat very well, since in my childhood I was always playing with legos in the floor.
@centurione6489
2 жыл бұрын
I am Caucasian and I have been squatting since I can remember. Still am at 62.
@debora8903
2 жыл бұрын
Your voice is so soothing, that’s even better with the advices and little jokes you do ! I’m going to try that routine to be able to do asian squats haha
@victorkreig6089
2 жыл бұрын
Subtle as they may be your instructions on multiple levels were amazing, repetition, listening to your body, manageable loads, regular assessment, constant rebuffing, as well as giving yourself goals. You really do know how to teach exercise and I commend you for it
@JasminAsterios
4 ай бұрын
Since I practise Yoga (since September last year) 4 to 5 Times a week, I'm easily able to do this Squad and it is very comfortable to sit like this
@grominwithrob1339
2 жыл бұрын
Long ago I was having horrible knee pain. I started doing Hindu squats. They completely eliminated my knee pain. It's been over a decade of pain free knees although admittedly, I need to get doing them again. Stronger legs influence your entire day. Days become weeks, months and years.
@Uprighthealth
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience, Gromin With Rob!
@laleau92
2 жыл бұрын
@Gromin with rob I’ve been looking into Hindu squats due your experience but I am seeing different versions of it. Would you mind sending me a video that’s closest to the version you are doing?
@rosieweaselby
2 жыл бұрын
@@laleau92 I’d like this too for my dad
@NOOBCRASTINATOR69
2 жыл бұрын
I do this everyday...while pooping..🤷🤷🤷🤷...I'm indian btw😂😂
@penggoh2899
2 жыл бұрын
How many repetitions of Hindu Squats was your routine?
@VicBxxx
2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Just what me and my husband needed at 55 and 62 we needed it spelt out believe me!
@kimolbrich5830
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. I really liked the summary at the end, reinforcing the daily stretch but only doing the strengthening exercises 2 times a week. Plus your videos are always such fun to watch :)
@toddshook1765
2 жыл бұрын
I am turning 59 this month and been working my health for the past couple years. I want to be in best shape I can and be flexible. I will try your program. Thank you.
@jaimiehughes
2 жыл бұрын
As far as exercise management goes great advice but one major flaw is.. what if the restriction for someone to "Asian Squat" is not Hamstring or glute. Ankle Mobility or the ability to move the knee over the toes is a major part of squat depth.
@Turbo_Tina
2 жыл бұрын
Yup, I can squat atg perfectly in my squat shoes. If I want to do the same barefoot, I have to point my toes out almost horizontally to get the same depth.
@cdlund2840
2 жыл бұрын
Decades of elevated heels on our shoes shorten/stiffen our achilleas tendons and ruin our ankle flexibility. I switched to no-rise shoes and boots and it did not take long for that flexibility to return. Take it slow or it will be painful. The human foot was not designed to have arch supports or elevated heels. Your arch ,which is your frames shock absorber, will get much stronger as well without artificial support. Go barefoot as much as possible.
@Uprighthealth
2 жыл бұрын
Check out the upcoming videos 🙂
@karendorsett7020
2 жыл бұрын
I have wanted to be able to do an Asian Squat for many years. My husband and my young adult kids can do it easily. I am 57 years old but I have to say that I could not do it when I was a lot younger. My hips are very tight (sitting in chairs at work all day and then relaxing while sitting in a chair in the evening). My knees are weak and they get a pain in the center when I try to squat, perform lunges, etc. So, I don't do them. I am excited to find your channel and will try the exercises you have outlined to train my muscles. I hope I have success and can eventually do it.
@giakhalsa7971
2 жыл бұрын
This is so excellent. Thank you . I could always do this but with age I am getting stiff so this will keep me flexible and strong
@mistahtom
Жыл бұрын
I got served this video randomly months ago and I started doing the exercises in the video and now I can totally squat💫
@drychaf
2 жыл бұрын
I'm from a coal mining region in Wales, and remember the old miners (middle-aged men in the 1960s/70s) habitually squatting in comfort. I would be a bit perplexed at the time - it wasn't/isn't comfortable for me - but I realised after a while tha their job involved a lot of squatting to dig out the coal. It's just as you mentioned previously - it's not an 'Asian' squat really, just a thing that Asians happen to do more often than others, for various reasons.
@greenthumb_mom_ca3855
Жыл бұрын
I am Scandinavian/married to a Chinese guy and he and our kids can both do It. For long periods of time... I am going to try your great stretches!
@miriamhaugen8373
2 жыл бұрын
I have always been really inflexible. I am working on building the strength as you suggest but I am way far from being able to squat with my feet flat on the floor. I have doubts that I will ever be able to do that. The distance between my calf and hamstring is about 30 degrees before my heels start coming up. Am I missing something? Really glad I found your channel!
@Adelicows
6 ай бұрын
EVERYBODY can improve flexibility! And it's much more flexibility than strength in my opinion. But, like most fitness endeavors, it does take a lot of time and consistency. Don't give up.
@SincerestSawa
2 жыл бұрын
I grew up doing martial arts so I think I already had certain muscles developed already so it wasn't a struggle to do it, but def a different way to squat that I don't normally do so I will start doing it more
@Lacroix999
2 жыл бұрын
I find squatting like this a huge relief on my back. The only thing is, I can’t get one of my feet to stay flat on either foot without it hurting my calf muscles.
@annamaria1972
2 жыл бұрын
Training everyday and you might be able to do it 👍
@angelashton8387
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you... I can get down there but I can't get back up, so these will help. I'm a rollerskater and one of the skills I lack is the ability to get up from a fall without assistance. I believe working on this will help a lot.
@outdoorgal9602
2 жыл бұрын
Work on your glute strength. That is the key to getting up. Try squeezing your glutes together and focus on raising yourself up using your glutes.
@madisonroman1660
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve had surgery on my foot and calf due to being born with messed up feet and my mobility had deteriorated a lot in my leg, I’ve been doing the Asian squat and exercises to help gain the mobility I used to have. This has helped so much and I am able to move much more freely now.
@metalmckanical
10 ай бұрын
This is great, I've always known this to be the Slavic squat, but you sir, have just made it your own with your helpful insights and funny sense of humor. Thank you and keep the great content coming.
@thatonesopranohandel
2 жыл бұрын
I worked on being able to do the mama squat/Asian squat while pregnant. I've had amazing births (four) and I attribute part of that to being able to squat like this.
@TonyqTNT
2 жыл бұрын
Great video!!! This is really helping my hamstrings!!! Just an aside though, people were doing these deep full squats in 🌍 Africa for One million years before anyone was living or even visiting in Asia!!! Or in Queens 👸 NYC!!! LOL 😆
@Strengthside
2 жыл бұрын
this is goood
@AMadd3RHatt3R
5 ай бұрын
Wow!! That first stretch feels good!!! 😮❤❤
@marttyd
5 ай бұрын
Not with me , hurts like heck.
@AMadd3RHatt3R
5 ай бұрын
@marttyd Oh nooo! I'm sorry 😬
@marttyd
5 ай бұрын
@@AMadd3RHatt3R no worries, I'll get there
@AMadd3RHatt3R
5 ай бұрын
@@marttyd Definitely!! We just have to keep at it! Good luck!!
@johannaholmgren8088
2 жыл бұрын
I've always been able to do this as well and can still do it easily at the age of 65. Also can get up out of the squat without any assistance or use of hands.
@annamaria1972
2 жыл бұрын
I do this in the morning as part of My excercise routine and I'm Swedish. I Love it because I feel relieved in my back 👍
@KvngWolls
2 жыл бұрын
Wow you just earned a sub. I've been struggling with getting into this position for almost 20 years now. Way before KZitem was a popular thing. This was the most comprehensive video that talked about achieving this position as both a strength and mobility progression. Not just "try to sink down into the position and hope for the best". Will be coming back to this very for weeks to come and now I know all the places that need work, as well as how to work them. Thank you. I'm gonna hop on to your ankle mobility video now.
@meganbaker9116
Жыл бұрын
Outstanding videos: humorous, well-explained, not too long. Makes these exercises feel really accessible! (And I appreciate you pointing out how often doctors get all of this wrong.)
@marcuscosgrove9431
2 жыл бұрын
I have Hypermobility. I can just do this without difficulty. What I wanted to say though, is that using this position regularly has helped keep my SI joint in position and overall reduces the pain levels that are associated with things slipping out of place. I have very regular dislocations, and using techniques like these I have been able to reduce their frequency by being more considerate of my body position and weight distribution as well as developing core strength.
@brandenburleson1315
Жыл бұрын
Thank you brother, I have a new favorite workout to challenge myself with. I appreciate the advice and information that you share. This will help with so many things in life, but it will be extremely beneficial for camping and hiking.
@youtube-critic
2 жыл бұрын
I feel you missed mentioning one of the easiest ways to develop the range of motion needed for this squat--the squatty potty. Not only does it comfortably stretch the necessary muscles, it makes #2 so much more comfortable and easy. I've been using one for 5 years now and can't go without it lol. Great video
@BangTaoBeach
2 жыл бұрын
If you can't do this squat effortlessly the squatty potty will be a disaster...a dirty disaster. Over and out from Thailand.
@username00009
2 жыл бұрын
I have the wood squatty potty and assembled it with the footrest in the higher position. That’s comfortable for me, but I still can’t really Asian squat. Still, squatty potty is great!
@youtube-critic
2 жыл бұрын
@@username00009 yeah I love mine. By itself I don't think it'll get you there, but as an additional activity that gets you past 90 degrees for several minutes, I think it can help. I'm able to get into the squat but have to work on my ankles and strength to hold the squat.
@SincerestSawa
2 жыл бұрын
Even a small step stool can save your life lol
@drawnpaintart.1702
4 ай бұрын
iv always been able to Asian squat. I didn't know it was special or cultural or that so many people couldn't do it. or that there are workouts to allow others to learn to do so. mind blown.
@1cleandude
2 жыл бұрын
Great video I’ll give a try and let you know! Do tight ankles affect one’s ability to Asian squat? Thanks 🙏
@Uprighthealth
2 жыл бұрын
kzitem.info/news/bejne/0K-XnXtnnZyIrIY
@bradenalexander1568
7 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video, i'm really looking forward to doing these exercises and becoming a full asian
@morganstrom8584
2 жыл бұрын
same stretches that my kinesiologist recommended! I started squatting instead of kneeling when my fibro kicked in and it's much easier on my back and legs, but I can't get my feet flat against the floor, I'm still on my toes
@ladynokidsgustofwind5304
2 жыл бұрын
Same
@karikeillor9114
4 ай бұрын
Wonderfully informative! Thank you for going into detail! Much appreciated! 👏😊
@ArtAngelMouse
2 жыл бұрын
These exercises feel really nice, I'm going to do these everyday. My Asian squat doesn't look too bad, but these motions does seem to be really helpful in general.
@rehoye
2 жыл бұрын
Great video from the science and presentation angle and too much great humor for me to resist a comment. Hip flexibility and related strengths are about mastering the power of your body. From a recovering tight-ass.
@kilvy8136
2 жыл бұрын
Slav or Asian. Indian or African. Ive always wished I could do it
@Lovesall_pugmixes
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much
@twovillages7168
2 жыл бұрын
This is so nuts to me. I had no idea that people actually had a hard time getting into this kind of squatting posture. Always thought it was a natural thing to be able to do.
@brianm3160
2 жыл бұрын
I'm shocked too
@Uprighthealth
2 жыл бұрын
Ask your friends if they can do this. For a real laugh, ask your doctor. 😅
@leighreinhart6185
2 жыл бұрын
I can get into the position, just not with my heels fully flat. I have longer legs and short torso so it's the lack of ankle flexibility that makes it hard for me.
@Samadhicat
2 жыл бұрын
I can do it with my legs spread now, but with my legs close together I struggle. But I will get there!
@priestesslucy3299
2 жыл бұрын
If you watch babies it is a natural position to be able to get into. And then we grow up sitting on chairs and couches and lose it
@handyjay7052
2 жыл бұрын
I’m Canadian I’ve always been able to do this. I can sit in that squat for quite awhile
@shilohpointfarm8544
2 жыл бұрын
I'm so grateful to have found this channel. It was just a random suggestion in the sidebar. I garden, and I spend a lot of time on my knees which is hard on the jeans! I am committed to stretching and strengthening until I can comfortably do the primal squat whenever and wherever I want. I'm in my mid 50s and noticing a weakening in my muscles that I want to address now so I'm still strong and flexible in my 70s and beyond.
@lindsaymcpherson4744
2 жыл бұрын
Recovery time is key !!
@MrsBrit1
2 жыл бұрын
What about when you can already get into that deep squat position and hold it fine, but absolutely cannot do it flat footed? I need a couple inches under my heel. It's like my body proportions are just wrong for it flat...
@Uprighthealth
2 жыл бұрын
Simplest strategy will be to gradually lower the help under your heel. Also, the rocking onto to heels and forward shown in the video will help. Just hold onto something to assist. Will address this in a future video. 🤙
@holger_p
2 жыл бұрын
It means you do have the muscles, but not the mobility in jour joints. But you can train this, you are just stiff.
@barbthegreat586
4 ай бұрын
I knew a Jewish personal trainer who's a great sportist. He told me that this squat is one of the best exercises ever.
@chessdude67
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, new subscriber as of 10 minutes ago. I’ll try to keep this brief but I have a question. I was a yoga instructor back in 1999. Of course I was very flexible and practiced every day. Make a long story short had a run-in with my boss and dropped out and eventually stop practicing yoga. Today I am in my early 60s and just recently had to have varicose vein surgery on both legs and decided to do them both at the same time. Three hour surgery went well and I’ve been cleared to do whatever I want run, lift weights and so forth. Now, here’s the question I have about doing the type of squats you’re talking about. I know that I can get into this position within three or four weeks easily. Are used to do this daily but it’s been at least four or five years. My concern is… Is this putting a lot of pressure on the veins and maybe cutting off circulation when I am in the full squad position?? You might not feel comfortable answering this question. I will be seeing my surgeon in about four more weeks, but would love your thoughts on this. I desperately want to get my legs back in shape… Flexibility and strength. Thank you and I hope you have time to reply. If not I fully understand and will continue to check out more of your videos now that I am a subscriber. First time I’ve come across one of your videos… Excellent! Thank you for making it.👍🏻👍🏻
@sharlariley1915
2 жыл бұрын
I had never tried it before, but I tried it and could do it! Many times with getting back upright without hands! What!!!
@elathier
2 жыл бұрын
Great channel! So glad I found you. Curious what it means if I can easily hang out in a squat while staying on my toes, but if my feet are flat on the ground, I get uncomfortable pretty quickly 🤷♀️
@emmaeIIe
Жыл бұрын
Tight ankles, maybe
@realislandboy385
Жыл бұрын
I used to always do this whenever helping my dad at his shop and there wasn’t a chair , honestly feels comfortable just don’t stand up fast
@judydiehl4119
2 жыл бұрын
I was really surprised to see that I can actually do that squat. The only problem is that it kills my knees. How should i increase my knee flexibility ?
@RAJOHN-ke7mc
2 жыл бұрын
You need to strengthen your glute muscles
@nuthinbutlove
2 жыл бұрын
I'm wondering the same thing. I have horrible knees.
@Gursikhcouple13
Жыл бұрын
My husband is Indian from Punjab and he actually has a dead leg from childhood which he can only use to walk. But he squats like this and is so flexible that he actually squats but has the left knee straight out facing to the side n the right knee facing straight to his other side kind of like how u open a book and I don’t know how he can do this so easily and hold it for minutes and then gets up from it like nothing. I wish I can post a pic here to show it. I get amazed every time I see him do it.
@katcuzzi
2 жыл бұрын
My main problem with this position is reduced ankle dorsiflexion after a bimalleolar fracture. Not sure if there’s anything I can do about that. :(
@kathlyndeer416
2 жыл бұрын
Hi. I want to thank you for these videos. I am 74, 5'4", 200 lbs. obviously a bit obese. These are the first exercises I have found doable and encouraging in many years. I was astounded to find myself, about a week after I started, in a real squat! I've been making slow but sure progress since then. However, this morning, I realized I have a real problem breathing when I am in the squat position. Do you have any suggestions for us obese people?
@lucky1u
5 ай бұрын
You don't have to wear glasses and you don't have to be good at math. 🙏
@maryjanewesterlund9958
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I will be working this!
@peterpinel5251
2 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate you and this subject today. Be blessed!
@michellesummers1010
Жыл бұрын
Your videos are so refreshing and helpful! Thank you!!
@iloveujesus14
2 жыл бұрын
I had gained weight after my IVF followed by a miss carriage and then a pregnancy.. I happened to see a friends WhatsApp status on importance of SQUATS.. searched for videos and the exercises recommended in this video was easy for me to follow.. In 12 days doing only one exercise for 30 seconds... I could SQUAT.. nearly after 10 yrs.. so really this works. Thank you so much for taking your time to make this video and share.. God Bless you.. 😊 🤗
@MrSfein1
2 жыл бұрын
I have always aspired to this...will work it into my yoga routine, which is getting stale. Thanks
@TheNytfire
2 жыл бұрын
Living in the US, working a desk job, my wife just had our first kid and my back was killing me. Happened across your video about 6 months back and it changed my low back life!!
@alicetulllyhall1
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video!! I'm going to give it a few weeks and let you know how I make out!! Again, thank you!!
@lennyconfetti
Жыл бұрын
1:22 was this angle really needed???? rather sus
@timeenuf4200
Жыл бұрын
Right now, at 69, I have to work. The work I do requires a lot of up and down off the floor. Frankly, I'm tired of looking like a cripple doing it. This video is great and very motivating. Thank you for sharing your talent, time and inspiration.
@Mamajugs13
2 жыл бұрын
When I was in birthing classes they gave us squatting exercises to practice. I used this squat whenever I had a contraction. Is really great for “opening up” and submitting to the process. 😊
@lorettawilson3792
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Uprighthealth
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thank you so much, Loretta! Really appreciate the support!
@squarekirby5437
2 жыл бұрын
Wait I thought everyone could do this
@nyrsheaw.arcticcircleart4026
Жыл бұрын
I tried to squat, and the knee pain was strong! One leg shifted out, and I couldn't put my heels down. I have pins in bilateral great toes, so I will have to use props to rest my heels on. I will start working on this today. By July, I hope to be able to drop down and get up too.
@aaronlatif52
2 жыл бұрын
I think addressing ankle mobility would play a pretty big part in this. Its what mainly causes people to fall back as they can get their weight more forward.
@tcseacliff
2 жыл бұрын
my RA in my ankle is off the charts am due for a replacement but i am hesitating! i wonder if this could alleviate some of the non motion in my ankle i now have > ruining my mobility!!??
@Uprighthealth
2 жыл бұрын
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@Musclepie
Жыл бұрын
"Loving your channel! The content is informative, engaging, and always leaves me inspired. Keep up the amazing work!
@jin394
2 жыл бұрын
I can get into the squat but get sore fairly quickly when in the correct form, so I'll probably add in some hip flexor strengthening exercises too and just hold the squat more until it becomes effortless! Thanks for the vid
@Agapy8888
2 жыл бұрын
I tried the squat and tore my meniscus in both knees. I did it wrong and too quickly.
@sadhnabhatnagar6816
2 жыл бұрын
Are these safe to do even when knees are already slightly painful and stiff?
@Uprighthealth
2 жыл бұрын
Yup. Just go slow and pay attention to the cues and clues I gave about limiting range of motion and GRADUALLY progressing. Also: your knees will not get LESS stiff by not moving them. 😉
@Star-ok4gp
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing 🙌🏼 there’s that position in Yoga Malasana n I always lift my ankles… this will help!
@ishaboy5090
2 жыл бұрын
This isnt always about strength or mobility, your anatomy matters a lot. For some people a sitting squat is a lot more natural than for others, for example I have pretty good mobility in my ankles and hips, but I'm also pretty tall and have long femurs, making my body lean back naturally.
@CAVEMANsean
2 жыл бұрын
No it's just muscles, I'm 6'1 and have a fairly easy time doing it. Like I also play hockey and teach adults who are learning and a lot of them can't do what's known as a tomahawk turn where toes and knees are pointed out 90 degrees so your feet make a straight line and it's not because of the way they are built it's only flexibility and small muscles that aren't challenged regularly. I guarantee if you actually work to do this you'll be able to do it too. Slavic people are known for being pretty tall and lanky and they can do it
@ishaboy5090
2 жыл бұрын
@@CAVEMANsean well I'm slavic, 6'3 and have been going to the gym for most of my life, but have never been able to sit in a squat my entire life without falling backwards. It's not about muscle, if you have long femurs it just makes no sense mechanically for you to be able to squat without folding forward. I recommend looking up some videos that explain it pretty well
@Uprighthealth
2 жыл бұрын
ALWAYS THINK MUSCLES. Bone shape excuses are B.S. kzitem.info/news/bejne/1Y-IzmlnqJODZ6A This deep squat is also called the SLAV SQUAT or the Gopnik Squat or the Russian squat. Why? Because Slavs can squat too.
@Uprighthealth
2 жыл бұрын
@@ishaboy5090 Also, here's a 6'4" guy doing a deep squat after years of stiffness. It took him a long time to train it, but he can do it now. kzitem.info/news/bejne/1Y-IzmlnqJODZ6A
@ishaboy5090
2 жыл бұрын
@@Uprighthealth I never said no tall person can do it, I said it's a lot more difficult depending on the length of your femurs and your hip socket placement. Please watch this video kzitem.info/news/bejne/oqxpsoNogKmhdKA
@kennethgeheb9514
2 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy your approach to better health and fitness. I have always enjoyed exercising. I even have had a hip replacement over 20 years ago. Just recently I had to get a revision. Do you have any exercises for people with hip replacements for rehabbing to get it back again. My goal is to get back to be able to ski again.
@kaustubhgaikwad9610
2 жыл бұрын
Me an Indian 🙂: well it all started when I was born...
@sleepyjoness
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely! My friend adopted a child from Cambodia before he was walking. He's the only one of her kids who can do a full squat...
@no1jerseygirl
2 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel and love your videos - you have a great sense of humor! 😄💕💕
@juliegabrielli5145
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. What about addressing calf tightness? That's what finally cracked the code for me. I could never get my heel down until I worked on stretching and loosening my calves. Best exercises are rolling with a stiff foam roller and lowering heel off the edge of a stairstep and holding it. After several weeks, I was finally able to get my feet flat on the floor and hold the squat comfortably.
@darlinglionheart4195
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip! This seems to be my exact issue. I can squat comfortably, easily getting in & out, but noticed that where my partner goes into a deep "sit" with weight back & feet flat on the floor, my squat is a lot less sturdy and my heels are always up. If I put my heels back, I have to counterbalance with my hands forward or I fall on my butt. And it gets tiring very quickly.
@QBRX
2 жыл бұрын
Same issue too.
@edwinyeong1867
2 жыл бұрын
hey, bro.. u getting me, did some Asian squat.. really enjoy squat washing chores and teeth etc... activation glutes.
@mikeyhikes
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your videos! Question: In some of the shots your feet are slightly more than shoulder width apart. I can do that! In some of the shots your feet are much closer together. I can’t do that one yet so will continue practicing. Curious if there is a greater benefit between one or the other foot position?
@Uprighthealth
2 жыл бұрын
Have a video in the works to answer this. 😀
@Uprighthealth
2 жыл бұрын
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@butterflypooo
2 жыл бұрын
*bounce bounce* Ahhh, I missed seeing u on my feed, Matt. This is an awesome video. I’m guessing that keeping a flat back is important, right? I can do it with my heels on the floor but my upper back is slightly arched. Thanks for these tips! I will focus on keeping the weight in the balls of my feet. I will try getting low but keeping my heels lifted and gently stretching there for a while. After I do that, if I momentarily lower my heels, I can maintain a flat back. I will try to keep at it!!
@lg6134
2 жыл бұрын
I’m Asian and recently learned this was something that not everyone can do. My Caucasian husband is not able to do it. All of my Asian friends and family can, but none of my non-Asian friends can (even though they’re more fit and stretch way more often than I do). Thanks for making this video!
@1122redbird
2 жыл бұрын
I think it's misleading almost racist to say "Asian" squat. I am not saying it's racist in a malicious or intentionally hurtful way, it just makes it sound like this is something pertaining to Asian people specifically, which it's not. I have a friends from some countries such as Cambodia that can do this with ease, naturally. But know others such as my friend from the Philippines that cannot. A more appropriate word would be "third world squat", which means people in poor countries are more likely to do this because they are raised doing it and it's a part of culture. I'm sure the folks in Africa can do it as well.
@PieceOfCandyPS
2 жыл бұрын
@@1122redbird damn you have some serious mental issues that need resolving.
@1122redbird
2 жыл бұрын
@@PieceOfCandyPS someone calling themselves "piece of candy" telling others they have mental issues. Total comedy lol
@jpb_12
2 жыл бұрын
@@1122redbird Korean and Japanese people sit like this too, not third world nations…
@1122redbird
2 жыл бұрын
@@jpb_12 German people do to, so do English. People all over the world do it. So what’s your point? My point is it’s more common in third world, less developed countries where furniture isn’t used as much.
@hcjohnson2744
Жыл бұрын
Hi, I’m over 70; previously served in Southeast Asia; could perform squat without effort. Interest peaked when I saw you video. Knees stiffer now. How can I gain more flexibility in my knees? Thanks
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