In a world of La Z Boys, computer chairs and recliners, the modern human body has become maladaptive, imbalanced and inappropriately tightened. Our ancestral resting form (and excreting position) was the full squat, a position which has up until recently deemed dangerous and high risk. Thus, the oldest, mechanically sound posture has been forsaken and replaced by a hip inhibiting, vertebrae pinching hunchback.
We are instead seeking in vain to find comfort in this:
It is indeed unnecessary to revert back to the full squat as our default resting posture, as we have lost the ability and flexibility to safely assume the position (at least in the western world.
However, it is possible to perform the movement as an exercise and oscillate through the full range of motion. Every workout regime, in order to be successful must, among other factors, require a good deal of movement through various planes, and squats.
Novels could be written about the squat pertaining to its physiological effects on the body as well as biomechanics and variations. Doing so in one post would be close to impossible and boring to the reader who is simply looking for a quick anecdote.
Thus I leave you with a few points to ponder:
-the full squat puts less shear force on the knees than a partial squat
-a proper full squat is achieved with proper spine extension and will strengthen the back
-the legs are twice as big as the arms and will indeed stimulate muscle growth and fat loss, the paradoxical universal goal of fitness enthusiasts everywhere
-promotion of a strong booty creates a aesthetically pleasing booty
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