Asian Squat Tutorial: Ankle Mobility

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Can't do the Asian Squat (aka Slav Squat, Primal Squat, Hindu Squat) because of your stiff ankles? Learn 4 key exercises to fix your ankles and your Asian Squat
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
01:03 Understanding Asian squat / primal squat /Slav squat / Hindu squat
02:13 Calf stretch
02:58 Calf raises
05:04 Ankle dorsiflexion/Tib raises
07:11 Toe flexor contractions
08:41 Programming
08:41 Tips if you have really stiff ankles (featuring Connor)
10:30 Closing
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ABOUT THIS VIDEO
Ankle mobility is important to be able to do the Asian Squat (Primal Squat, Slav Squat, Resting Squat, Hindu Squat). If you can't get your heels to the floor because of stiff ankles, the ankle flexibility exercises in this video will help you. You'll also learn ankle strengthening exercises that will improve your deep Asian squat.
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@satorukuroshiro 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know why I'm suddenly obsessed with being able to do this resting squat, but ankle mobility is exactly my issue with being able to do it, so I gotta try these.

@tyrannosaurusrexican6123 2 жыл бұрын

O A T M E A L@@praisejesusrepentorlikewis6218

@jur_esque 2 жыл бұрын

O A T M E A L@@praisejesusrepentorlikewis6218

@TRafael82 Жыл бұрын

Same it's like a intuitively thing

@RoryAbcoe Жыл бұрын

Any luck?

@satorukuroshiro Жыл бұрын

@@RoryAbcoe Not yet, though at this point the boundary is my gut keeping me from getting close enough to my thighs to be comfortable.

@Jonathan-yr3so 2 жыл бұрын

what did the skeleton do to be put into timeout? So sad 😢

@G.of.J. Жыл бұрын

HAHAHAHAHAAAA

@Idah.Waringa Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@annettew.4134 Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@shirlstarg4477 Жыл бұрын

Lol 😂

@Theprinceofreality Жыл бұрын

Lmaaoooo that was mad funny

@gracefoster4861 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. I was able to this squat naturally until I reached my mid 60's and gradually lost it. I am so pleased to have some exercises so I can try to get it back now in my 80's! I will let you know! :-)

@billbixby557 2 жыл бұрын

Best of luck, I believe in you!

@Kaijuking84 2 жыл бұрын

You can do it 💪 ✨️ 👏 🙌

@nicoomycousin 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck friend!! The body remembers-you’ll get it back, I’m sure

@ynnamduff5721 2 жыл бұрын

Please keep us posted on your progress

@deykno87 2 жыл бұрын

In your 80s I think your body has had enough lol

@SCRT 2 жыл бұрын

Can we all appreciate that he uploads consistently? 💕

@Tht1Gy 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds about right. 😀

@Tht1Gy 2 жыл бұрын

@@praisejesusrepentorlikewis6218 NOBODY want to hear your "Jesus spam".

@stolenzephyr 2 жыл бұрын

I'm struggling with the ankle mobility part of this position and am glad you addressed it. Also as a Slavic person, I appreciate you acknowledged that it's also called a Slavic squat. 😊

@pdxoregon1 2 жыл бұрын

This is great! I needed this! Never really understood why I couldn’t do the primal squat. Thank you!

@klutzzk 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! My ankles have definitely been my bottle neck toward this and I'm excited to put these exercises into practice. 👍

@darrengriffin3510 2 жыл бұрын

Just rehabbing a sprained ankle with loss of range of motion and this popped up in my feed. Great explanation/ guidance on developing the squat - I've always struggled with the falling backward issue while in squat. Thank you

@butterflypooo 2 жыл бұрын

This is EXACTLY what I needed. You’re a genius Matt

@ritaabrahamson567 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for yesterday's gentle neck exercises... AMAZING!!!

@RendersFX. 2 жыл бұрын

thanks brother, I almost have it - with your good advice I can now go flat foot primal squat in a very wide stance, working on getting the stance a bit closer and more comfortable over time

@Kelli85 2 жыл бұрын

I've been looking for this forever. As a yogi, I can sink into a primal squat with ease but getting up with just leg strength is a challenge. I knew my lower leg strength was the issue, but didn't know how to address it. Thank you! 😊

@username00009 2 жыл бұрын

I love these videos! I watched the first one last night and did the first exercise, but didn’t feel too much of a stretch. I just did the first exercise in this video and can already squat footed and without getting in a really wide stance as long as I have something to hold on to. Back to the first video now for the exercise on being able to balance in this position!

@plumdutchess 2 жыл бұрын

I can only get in the squat with my feet pointed out and fairly far apart. Needless to say, I figured out my ankle mobility sucks. I'll start working on it. Thanks!

@susie2251 2 жыл бұрын

That’s what he’s doing in the video so I don’t think you’re doing it wrong.

@Ilethsamael 2 жыл бұрын

I got to full squat doing a lot of bodyweight squats. I slowly got deeper and deeper I now have insane ankle mobility on the sagittal plane.

@astertataricus. 2 жыл бұрын

@@praisejesusrepentorlikewis6218 weirdo

@LauraFrankeVideos 2 жыл бұрын

Flexibility/Mobility is not the only variable. The proportion of your legs and torso also matters, to the point where flexibility can not overcome it. Here is a demonstration: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d9xjf7JjrN3UcZ8.html and some human examples: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ga11frWb0cCvlmw.html

@zuzu6864 Жыл бұрын

That's usually what a Slav squat is by definition, but I'm on the same boat here so we'll try to achieve the proper squat haha

@vvb4740 Жыл бұрын

Your tutorials have been very helpful. I'm 62 and I can now do the squat after practicing for the past three months. Thank you and i like the way you put things across.

@ashlynhatch3989 3 ай бұрын

doing this not only to achieve the asain squat, but also to help my skiing since my limited ankle ability really impairs my ability to stay forward and ahead of my skiis on steep slopes. thank you!

@suetaniaemmanuel8107 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for these videos, I am grateful

@May-oh2bx Жыл бұрын

Thank you. This helped me a lot being able to do a full deep squat and much better at downward dog pose. I was almost there, now I can do both poses without any modifications. 😊

@mrcrowe1848 2 жыл бұрын

wait.. this position is supposed to feel like you're resting???????

@caroltrujillo5376 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been looking for these exercises not just for the asian squat, but for stretching and strengthening my calf and ankle for playing pickleball safely without injury.

@EvilMonkey8366 7 ай бұрын

Thank you SO very much! I'm finally doing a daily stretch/work out and I can't wait to be squating with you!

@Buddhababe2 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This was the perfect video 🫶🏼🦶

@nattiekay8110 2 жыл бұрын

This video has helped me so much so far! I actually already see a difference. These are actually the muscles I would injure while running in school. Didn’t realize they were so weak!

@Uprighthealth 2 жыл бұрын

AWESOME!!!

@Fenditokesdialect 2 жыл бұрын

@@Uprighthealth hi, I just want to ask something, when I do a resting squat my feet have a tendency to role inwards so that most of my weight is born on the inner sides of my foot so that the outside edge of my foot tries to almost lift up (essentially they're quite widely splayed compared to most people), should I try more holding a position with my entire foot planted on the ground (which I find quite difficult without wanting to fall backwards) because this is causing the base of my big toes to hurt a little whenever I squat. What do you suggest?

@torycook1215 2 жыл бұрын

Extremely valuable video. thank you 👍

@gaspardlemay Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the tips , love your approach , always though I could not do it, will try hard and practice every day !

@mudotter 2 жыл бұрын

Have only been able to squat, up on my toes as long as I can remember, even as a kid. 10 year old me, thought maybe I was broken 😆I hurt my back last year and realized just how much I bend over to reach thing down low and do stuff on the ground. So here I am at 57 trying to master the SQUAT. about 5 weeks in, I think i am getting closer to flat footed? Thank you for such thorough and thoughtful suggestions on how to make it happen.

@barbieskates540 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all your help.

@wendybyrne1301 2 жыл бұрын

I love your adaptive exercises- how you show us to find ways to do the exercises in all different positions and with great varieties of supports/props/etc. THANK YOU!

@dave-oh3549 Жыл бұрын

The reason why I like this channel so much, is because it offers practical advice that an average, inflexible person like myself can apply immediately. Most channels shows these complicated stretching/yoga routines that are way too advanced for a guy like me who's as flexible as a rock. Great, easily applicable advice for better ankle mobility. Loved your video on the benefits of the Asian squat btw.

@DanielKwan 2 жыл бұрын

I had a broken ankle surgery a few months ago, and my dorsiflexion and plantar flexion on that foot became limited. I hope these simple exercises can help!

@sandraobrien8705 2 жыл бұрын

I'm here for the same reason.

@CharmChampion 2 жыл бұрын

I had surgery on my ankle March 2020, and my ankle is still stiff most days. I’ve got a metal bar though so who knows if I’ll be able to this but I’m gonna try.

@sandraobrien8705 2 жыл бұрын

@@CharmChampion Kaytlin I had two big screws removed 8 weeks ago and can finally walk without a limp. Range of motion improved 30% according to my physio as soon as I went back to him (after 6 weeks recovery). That was so worth doing. I still have a plate and 9 screws on the outside of my calf which is hopefully coming out in 5 months time. It is definitely worth considering hardware removal in my opinion. They kept telling me the screws could not be an issue but I could FEEL it. I felt immediate relief and freedom of movement in my ankle the minute the 2nd screw was out. So hardware may not obstruct you but it can and you have to insist on this, if it is the case, as they are not keen to take this metalware back out.

@L33tSauceProductions 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I've been looking for something like this. My ankle flexibility has been limiting my squat and deadlift

@purnimachaudhry 2 жыл бұрын

Superb always trying to follow your instructions really helps me a lot 🙏🙏

@emazey5044 2 жыл бұрын

Omg your son is so cute! 🥰 I'm hoping I can do this squat sometime this year, working on it, will add these to the routine!🤞👍😊

@vintagelaidbackhippie465 2 жыл бұрын

Love your channel. Working to get strenght back in my muscles after healing from graves autoimmune. Thank you and God Bless

@jamiestwrt 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Amazing vid super helpful.

@M_Ladd 2 жыл бұрын

Great job! Thank you very much!

@mard6956 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I really needed this video

@elisabethm9655 2 жыл бұрын

I’m super comfortable doing this fundamental squat when wearing a 1.5 inch heel. One of my ‘training tricks’ is practicing the squat with a lower heel. I feel the stretch, but I can do it…I’m looking forward to trying this exercise program, so that I can do it flat or barefooted. Thank you so much for posting this series.

@Cloud7Travel 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the exercises to ankles flexibility. I have never been able to do the Asian Squat but will definitely see how far I can get with these fixes. 😎😎😎

@AMRPhysiotherapy 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips, always find the hardest part is keeping the lower back straight!

@zaynayoung2780 2 ай бұрын

Great Stuff!! I've been feeling stiff now I know why.

@bopiyeff 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Great tutorial!

@joyceparkes2678 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt brilliant as usual. Thanks for posting so regularly 🙏🏽 Connor is adorable 🧡

@Uprighthealth 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@E.T.42 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this. I've been trying to figure out why I was always losing balance backwards when squatting, but had no difficulty with all the typical exercises that you do working up to it. Now I finally know what the issue is and what to do about it.

@LauraFrankeVideos 2 жыл бұрын

@user-tz9jh6pv2j Жыл бұрын

@@LauraFrankeVideos not true at all. there are tons of people with proportions like the examples he shows. they are simply compensated by having feet closer together or farther apart. you can easily find people with proportions like that squatting perfectly fine. i always see these videos with these sorts of excuses, but if you look at russian/eastern european/asian training videos, you can clearly see that EVERYONE is squatting perfectly fine.

@LauraFrankeVideos Жыл бұрын

@@user-tz9jh6pv2j You're absolutely right, people with long legs can compensate by having a wider stance and/or a wedge under the heels (He goes over that in that second link I posted). The point was that things like ankle flexibility is often not the problem, and working on that alone won't help enough to compensate a person with long legs and a short torso. Other things like a super wide stance are also needed. That being said, what we seem to be talking about is the depth needed for a barbell squat, not a "resting" squat. Even a super wide stance often doesn't get certain people down so low that they are in a barefoot "resting" position at the bottom like he is showing in the video. There are some people that really need a heel wedge to get thaaaat low. I didn't want to suggest that some people are just screwed and should give up squatting, so thank you for helping me clarify. Anyone can squat well, but some people might need to make modifications to stance and footwear in order to do so, and don't give up if only stretching calves and ankles doesn't seem to help.

@Iceyfire12 Жыл бұрын

Can you do it now???

@E.T.42 Жыл бұрын

@@Iceyfire12 Only with a slight wedge under my heels...

@dianepetzold1523 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you it works! ☺️

@agustinlarreacelery5983 Жыл бұрын

nice content, thanks for the tips.

@jacobskovsbllknudsen5908 9 ай бұрын

Liked and subbed. Thanks for being such a positive force when you teach, makes me want to try the exercises out right away! I'm 36, and I'm realizing that my sedentary lifestyle has begun to wear on me way too early for my liking. I can do the squat comfortably, but I slouch and spread my ankles real fast, gonna look at the rest of your playlist. Cheers!

@paulmacy6385 2 жыл бұрын

your a great teacher. thank you

@4KConelove 2 жыл бұрын

This has to be part of the problems I’ve developed since pulling a groin muscle and stopping my yoga practice. Unbelievable how weak I’ve become because I’ve been afraid of hurting myself! I’m in my mid 70’s and have always been flexible until the injury somehow happened. 20+ yrs ago I tried hot yoga one time and injured the groin muscle so badly that I was in pain day and night for over a year. So maybe I’ve re-injured it somehow during normal yoga. If I don’t get stronger and more flexible again , it will be the slippery slope to lack of stability and balance for me. I’m so happy I came across your channel !! Going to try your suggestions and plan to be very conservative so that I don’t injure something else 🤞🏻 And yes, there will be discomfort and pain, yet it will be worth it, as opposed to pain from not being stronger!! Wish me luck 🍀

@santanupatnaik963 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic explanation

@stanleytolle416 2 жыл бұрын

KZfaq sent me. You are hitting it for me with your video. I have had ruptured back disks and surgeries. One problem I am having is foot drop and ankle strength problems. Your exercises are spot on for my difficulties. Maybe put something in your video description about foot drop or post back surgery rehab. I think KZfaq would have sent me and allot others to your video sooner. You are the first video that I have seen that has good strength building for weak foot lifting. Thanks.

@jayceewedmak9524 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊 I've got 9 pins on the outside of my ankle/calf and a bolt holding the ankle together on the inside of my foot. I can't keep that foot flat on the floor but hopefully these exercises will help. The leg isn't straight but that won't change. Thanks again!

@trishablankenship3632 Жыл бұрын

I am finding this helped my pelvic floor muscles! After 7 kids and now at age 45 reinstuting this squat on daily basis has also helped my knees (I'm a runner) and my hips!

@RawandCookedVegan 4 ай бұрын

Good stuff. Thank you sir.

@alanrosenbach 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video for the collection of exercises for the muscles of the lower legs and even the feet. The exercises provided at those full ranges of motion are great. Love the lying on the back elastic band shin exercise. Also, the toe dorsiflexion exercises using the fingers were excellent. There probably needs to be a Part II to this video. Often, ankle dorsiflexion is limited because the ligaments in the ankle are tight, preventing full range of motion. This has little to do with the surrounding muscle strength. If it takes a lot of muscle strength to get into a resting squat, it is often because the joint capsule of the ankle is tight-- i.e. the ligaments rather than the muscle.

@fredrik241 2 жыл бұрын

From the beginning of Covid I decided to start squatting on my chair intermittently to break up the sitting. I had read this article in the british science magazine 'New Scientist' about how some study were suggesting if helped cardiovascualr issues when aging. You can search the article "Discover how to sit to dodge the dangers of inactivity" although I'm afraid its paid content. One of the reasons mentioned in the article is that your muscles are more active than when chair-sitting as you have to constantly do micro balancing moves. Thanks for this video I think this is exactly where I need to improve now.

@vonniesworld 2 жыл бұрын

Great advice thank you

@Uprighthealth 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you SO much!

@arundhatimalviya3533 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for these exercises. I also have a huge challenge in getting up from the squat even if I hold on to something. My back strains and starts paining. Please give some exercise for this also

@lauramicks9634 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate information thanks 🙏

@Soosss Жыл бұрын

This made Asian squats 100x easier for me, my right ankle was getting really bothered. Thanks so much for the guide.

@michaeldurkin2609 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the great videos. I love your presentation style!

@Uprighthealth Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! So grateful for your support!

@MandaLynn8 2 жыл бұрын

What a useful and engaging channel. I have bilateral sciatica. I also have old fractures in my foot that were not treated properly. And my knee was dislocated and injured during the same fall. I didn't have a good dr. I refuse to become sedentary. The Asian squat was recommended as a goal. This series is helping to keep me determined 💚

@richardsolorio5910 2 жыл бұрын

great video!

@slingshot8219 2 жыл бұрын

I just turn 50 and did not realize the benefit of being able to squat. After watching your show, I am able to squat and I am now much more flexible and be able to do yoga much better. and it feels great. Pains gone so. BTW, I just started watching your show one week ago. Tremendous thanks!

@Uprighthealth 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! 🔥

@enb-ak7242 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy I found your videos. Your way of breaking down “basic moves” into smaller steps is the same system I’ve used in PT, and it’s so important for people whose bad habits and posture have caused basic muscle weakness over time. Your ankle tips will help me with SUP this summer!

@Uprighthealth Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! Thanks for your support!

@majand013 Жыл бұрын

Agree! Pedagocical vids and never make you feel bad for not being more fit/flexible!

@thebigl156 2 жыл бұрын

You are correct! I’ve been a squatter all my life, but put on weight in my 50s resulting in water retention in my ankles and feet and making the process too painful for any period. That’s said, weight is down, water retention is gone and squatting is fairly easy again.

@trungsaurieng Жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing

@brentrobinson6937 Ай бұрын

Thanks! super helpful. !!

@Uprighthealth 25 күн бұрын

I really appreciate your support!

@stoofdriver Жыл бұрын

Thanks! for helping me grind it out

@Uprighthealth Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

@QUANTUMMUSIC101 2 жыл бұрын

EPIC! ❤️🌞🥁

@SmolFrogge 2 жыл бұрын

So I have been doing the squat for a while along with other exercises related to ballet for explosive strength. Still learned new information.

@vinapatel8265 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the helpful videos. What to do when a person has knee pain. Thank you.

@LloydsofRochester 2 жыл бұрын

Whoa! Those are exercises I need! I'll add the to my PT workout (my PT pretty much lets me loose).

@weston.weston 2 жыл бұрын

I ❤ the baby wandering into in the video. Thanks for the tips, very helpful.

@priscillazaccheus6824 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir.

@irondirectprimarycare9440 2 жыл бұрын

I can do this! I actually advise my patients against trying to squat with weight. I have yet to see one of my patients be able to squat like this. Takes time to be able to do this.

@LauraTeAhoWhite 2 жыл бұрын

@4:15 this exercise is perfect and what I was looking for! It will definitely help me with mastering the Polynesian squat.

@Miss3003 3 ай бұрын

thank u!

@zaarkhananal7165 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video, I've always been able to do this type of squat but my mother hasn't. However recently she's been expressing the desire for more flexibility. Your video was well detailed and the exercises easy to replicate, so I'm sure that this will help my mother in her goals.

@Rockin23 2 ай бұрын

Cheers!

@joshl.8950 2 жыл бұрын

The real golden nugget of this video for me was the section on toe flex or contractions. I have really tight muscles overall because I have severe combined ADHD. One of the problem areas is that I have really high arches and this kind of thing gives me cramps but knowing that that movement can help with that area is going to be something that might help me a lot so thank you for the section on the toe stretches

@NoxCattus 2 жыл бұрын

What?! Wait! *engages hyperfocus* Muscle tension in feet can be traced to ADHD? So my foot pain and the fact my foot has started rolling out more DESPITE a job where I don't spend any more time on my feet than at previous jobs--that could be an extension of the muscle tension I carry in my shoulders on the daily now? 🤯🤯🤯

@joshl.8950 2 жыл бұрын

@@NoxCattus sorry to awaken your sense of being a brittle rubber band. I often notice that I'm gripping things too hard like a game controller or something and my hands start to hurt

@kohakuaiko 7 ай бұрын

Also hypermobility in the joints. Both are linked to most types of ND.

@ritaeagle Жыл бұрын

Thanks! The best!

@Uprighthealth Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your support!

@minkademko2335 2 жыл бұрын

I would like to see a seven day rotation schedule for improving the various groups to do the asian squat. Are we not needing to rest a muscle for a day or two between workouts? I'm a senior citizen, and need to gradually stretch and strengthen. At this point, I can barely get to the squat, and have trouble getting up from it without twisting or leaning into my hands. I think everything needs some improvement. Much thanks to you for being here.

@onpsxmember 2 жыл бұрын

In the previous video he mentions to take appropriate rests and not overdo it so you can't walk for days. 2-3 times a week here and about twice a week for the previous video.

@username00009 2 жыл бұрын

I’m pretty sure the previous video instructed to do the stretches every day and the strength exercises only 2-3 days a week.

@alisonjane5364 2 жыл бұрын

If you want to avoid bunions you need to be able to maintain this flexibility into old age. Trust me, I know from experience. As soon as I stopped being able to squat my bunions started to appear. Only recently found out it's got a lot to do with muscle tone and flexibility in the feet, ankles, calves, shins.

@bluesky7838 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, that is good to know.

@tasbirmiah5247 Жыл бұрын

Well no bunions are formed from tight shoes that smash your toes together rather than allowing them to spread out, the big toe smashes inwards and so a bunion forms as the rest of the foot remains the same

@alisonjane5364 Жыл бұрын

@@tasbirmiah5247 I have worn wide toe box shoes all my life but am still struggling to stop bunions forming. I have a friend who's 80 and has worn pointed toe high heal shoes all her adult life because she is 4' 10" and still has perfect feet. It is to do with a combination of genetics, gait, footwear and rarely just one of those things on its own that causes bunions.

@karenfiske696 6 ай бұрын

I want to prominently post that you are my body conditioning guru! I am an MD, 72 years old with a titanium femur rod, but have always been active. I sat in a chair for decades of private practice, and all the physical things I used to be able to do “mysteriously” melted away, even with regular aerobic training and weight training. The detailed Asian squat program, your core strengthening program, hip flexibility and getting off the floor without using hands (mortality predictor) are all fantastic. Of course, with the time required, I do this instead of working!🤷🏻‍♀️ But I thank you so much for an encouraging and very humanistic approach to working with the body at any age or stage! Physical therapists and chiropractors have nothing on you!👏👏👏💃🏻

@alisonjane5364 6 ай бұрын

@@karenfiske696 here here!!! Well said!!

@davidback2144 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. I like your explanations. They arent saturated with false enthusiasm that leave me feeling like I just drank a pot of coffee.

@ParsaTheCube Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Uprighthealth Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your support!

@mrazboi Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Uprighthealth Жыл бұрын

No problem!

@mariesteenkamp5305 Жыл бұрын

Thank you.this is my problem

@alexanderwindh4830 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant

@jajareyes7529 2 жыл бұрын

My co-workers were trying these with me just a day ago now this video is recommended to me

@laurathurlow3634 2 жыл бұрын

Aw Matt, your son is adorable!!! Thank you! Hopefully Ill do the Smeaqol posture in a few months (I'm in a wheelchair with super tight hams, gastrox, achilles, and soleus and I fall backwards when I try to balance on my feet.) Thank you!

@morganstrom8584 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for this vid! Definitely needed this to get that restful squat

@Uprighthealth 2 жыл бұрын

You got this!

@morganstrom8584 2 жыл бұрын

@@Uprighthealth Thank you so much!!

@amandadavies.. Жыл бұрын

For now at 61 years old I am quite happy to be able to do it with my heels raised, after many years of being too big. I'm now 90 lbs lighter and it feels like an achievement to be able to squat and be able to get back up with no hands, rather than getting stuck, which happened once and scared me so I stopped trying. I think my problem is to do with ankles though, so this is interesting. I don't even know why I am obsessed with wanting to do this, as I have no need to get into that position and stay there (for more than a short time) instead of using a chair / stool. I suppose I just want to be able to say "I can". I am always aware of kids doing it naturally...always jumps out at me when a kid squats, and the first thing I do is look to see if their feet are flat on the floor, and of course they always are.

@Papin47 5 ай бұрын

Good on you Amanda, being able to squat will also strengthen your hip and upper leg muscles, knees and ankles. It will basically help you with balance and nimbleness. Also good to be able to get up easily from sitting, and getting up from falls, which can be issues as humans age. Be well and stay well!

@Uprighthealth 2 жыл бұрын

Which of these exercises was the most challenging for you? Drop me a comment!👇 🎥Asian Squat Playlist: kzfaq.info/sun/PLfKNSz5BBcBFj4s3JY-ykZZS5bZ4tP0MG 🎯Asian Squat Course: www.uprighthealth.com/asian-squat

@Knotty_WoodCraft 2 жыл бұрын

Calf raises due to hallux rigidus in both big toes. Is there a modification that would work the calf muscles ??

@davidback2144 2 жыл бұрын

Right now, calf raises because i have some posterior tibial dysfunction

@jah-leah Жыл бұрын

@@Knotty_WoodCraft yup similar but also tight

@rd424 Жыл бұрын

all of them. lol. I have done Crossfit, Capoeira, half-marathon...blah blah blah....and these exercises felt like torture.

@Drhomelander Жыл бұрын

Calf raises because i have flat feet. Every time i do these exercises i feel better. Thanks for everything bro.

@hernandezmorenoarturo6028 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@NuLiForm Жыл бұрын

..HAR. 68 yr old First Nations native here, Onondaga, & Proud to say i've been naturally doing this squat my entire life, along with all of my relatives. it's Very Comfortable & easy to drop into & rise out of in a hurry if necessary.

@joannkemaldean1541 Жыл бұрын

“Grown up issues.” 😂😂😂 Bless his little heart.💙 That was FUNNY!!😂😂😂

@mairepcod4063 8 ай бұрын

Thanks,

@THE_BEAR_JEW 2 жыл бұрын

I misread this as "Asian Squad Tutorial" but clicked on it anyway to find out how to form my own Asian Squad.

@Uprighthealth 2 жыл бұрын

This is actually step one of forming your own Asian squad.

@richardshields1133 Жыл бұрын

This has helped me immensely with my mobility. Your instruction is clear, concise and informative. Please provide links for all the products you used to assist so I can buy and generate some income for you 😊