The original resting position
Can you rest comfortably at the bottom of a squat? This is how humans have rested for thousands of years.
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Ankle mobility, hip flexibility, and the ability to maintain an upright torso. This tests your fundamental squatting pattern.
The deep squat is humanity's natural resting position. Children do it effortlessly. Most adults in modern societies have lost this ability due to chair-sitting. Reclaiming it improves hip health, digestion, and functional strength.
Stand with feet slightly wider than shoulder-width, toes pointed slightly outward
Slowly lower your hips down and back, keeping your heels on the ground
Go as low as you comfortably can while maintaining balance
Try to rest at the bottom for 30 seconds to 1 minute
Keep your chest up and back relatively straight
Hold onto a doorframe or sturdy object for balance at first
Place a small wedge under your heels if ankle mobility is limited
Practice daily for 1-2 minutes to see improvement
Hold a counterweight in front of you, or hold onto a support
Rest in the squat for 5+ minutes, or add overhead arm raises
Be honest with yourself. This is about knowing where you are, not where you think you should be.
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