Please spend more time showing each position. Your suggestions are very helpful but there is very little time for my aging brain to register the exact position!!!
Thank you, it’s just what I needed to hear, I have a 60yr old visitor from Thailand today, he squats into this position with ease and remains there for ages, not so for me but now your clear instructions here have given me hope.
@@The_Savage_WombatI’m 6 feet 230lb male in my mid 30s, and after working up to it, I can do an Asian squats for short periods of time. I’d like to increase the time, and I’ve noticed improvements in daily life from focusing on it.
Not just the Asian kids, but every kid in the world does deep squat!! Just in the wester culture , the kids grow up and never squat, goes with electric roller, play on video games. I had students in twenties, who were not able squatting their own body weight . So, parents keep up asking your growing up kids to keep up play outside, and squat !!
☝🏽I was hoping someone would comment on this. No need to show an actual Asian baby accomplishing this. In fact, I find it amusing that it’s even referred to as “an Asian squat.” It’s just a full squat with heels on the ground. Any human can do it, with practice. And many people around the world do, not just Asians. But the instructions were great for those of us who can’t do it ( &, er, I am Asian lol).
Would you please repeat what the meditation pose with the small stool looks like? I can't quite get it from this video -- need a longer exposure. Thanks.
Should someone with both knees replaced attempt the Asian squat? I function very well with them and it’s been two years since the last knee replacement.
I am sixty four and started deep squats two months ago. No more lower back pain and can restock lower shelves at the food bank with no issues. Do them everyday now a few times a day. 😊 Plan on doing these from here on in.
I’m sixty, I’ve very long legs , tight ankles, tight lower back, and scoliosis… I’m trying to reach complete asian squat since march, using some easier alternative versions. And it works 💪💪💪 Thanks a lot for this video ❤
Can you pls consider doing a video with progressions for learning the Asian squat for your viewers who don't have any contraindications? I am 60 and have been trying for a long time to master it, but I can't do it without rounding my back (to keep myself from falling over backwards). Thanks!
I am 77 and have always been able to sit in the Asian squat but I can't stand up again without pulling myself up or getting over onto my knees (all fours) and pushing up from the ground. What can I do?
If I sit on a low stool or even squat, I can't get up. 😕. I hike a lot and am starting to do regular calf muscle exercises, but still don't have the strength to stand up.
If no pain just keep practicing. Use her alts and work up slowly. Also try a toilet stool (not for peeing) and put hands on knees while sitting fwd to get up. Bonus it’s functional. Then low stools and or kneeling she showed on firm bed if easier then floor for now. Work on muscles used to stand up w/mini squats. Search Margaret’s name and them on YT or see her playlist.
Since you're focusing on calf muscles, make sure you work the opposing muscles or you will be unbalanced and it'll cause pain. Sounds like you need to do toe raises to strengthen your tib muscles. And your glutes. ALL THREE. and quads.
I grew up in Indonesia with squats! A year ago I tore the meniscus in my left knee, and it is still painful at times. Should I try to go back to the squats I loved or should I protect my knee and abstain?
Hi, thank you for this guidance on the 3 alternatives. I have osteoporosis and arthritis so the 3 alternative options are real possibilities to achieving the squat. Can you advise how long to hold the 1st and third positions in particular and what would be a sensible number of reps in a session. Many thanks again.
How long should I hold my squat? I do not have any knee, hip or ankle issues. I am 75 and walk rigorously several times a week, but squats seem so important.
