Your videos have come a long way. The introductions used to be very draggy and long. I used to skip through to just get to the stretch portions. Your theme song is quite catchy, so please don't change it, but I'm very glad you guys have shortened the talking-portions. Once again, thank you all for your hard work, dedication, and detailed videos!
I'm glad to see Bob still pushing through and going strong and it's so heartwarming to see how supportive Brad is being you guys are awesome and I'm keeping you in my thoughts Bob.. you got this!!
I think the advice here would be MUCH more appropriate if instead of STOP AND DONT DO, the advice was “stop, regress to a safe variation, and gradually progress to harder variations. “ The osteopenia and osteoporosis warning they threw in there was also bizarre given that the natural and reliable way to improve bone density is strength training. Perhaps simply saying: “be very careful and use all the assistance you need to avoid a fall” would’ve been more empowering. As stated, you’ve just told everyone who encounters difficulty to stop and give up attempting to achieve a perfectly normal human position that elderly all over the world can achieve. A bit of the Physically Feeble Fallacy happening here.
I'm so glad you responded to this! I will be following your videos and carefully doing the exercises you demonstrated in your videos. I believe slow and steady progress will get me there.
Thank you both my husband and I are putting Bob and others suffering in our Rosary intentions. God bless you both. May God give you strength that you need Bob!
I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my left hip. I was absolutely distraught about it. I came across your videos and I am floored by how you calmed my nerves. I have faith that I can manage it now because of your guidance. I am learning so much in general about every area of body health and maintenance. I told my mom about you guys! And seeing Bob going strong and the incredible chemistry and support between the two of you is outstanding. I am inspired by the energy and love you give to each other and to your audience. Thank you and Blessings to you both!🙂🙏
This squat has helped alleviate my foot pain, especially if I do a heels-up variation. I do that version morning and night leaning against the couch. I can do the proper squat for longer periods now as well and it really gets my calves. The only problem is that I feel a lot of pressure on the front of my ankles, but I think that's betting better. And I hadn't seen the channel in a while. Bob, I'm wishing you the best!
Very helpful, thanks So happy to see Bob continuing to do his thing. My 6'8" dad persevered through health challenges in the same inspiring way. Rock on
I have osteoporosis and a herniated disc and I have always lived in the Asian squat. I don't even have chairs. I wouldn't even know how to start sitting in chairs and be comfortable.
I think there’s a huge difference between someone like you who has had this practice for ages and someone whose body is not accustomed to it and is trying to attain it.
@betzi b Have you gone through the stages of finding what stretches, exercises, lifestyle changes helped you to adapt into this squat? I'm constantly getting numb legs and knee pain from just a few minutes.
@@justinbancroft5917hi Justin. well...I've never done anything special. I just never stopped resting in the squat since being a child. I don't know if it's hurting me...I just hate chairs ( though of course in society when appropriate I use them) but I don't have real chairs at home. I had to buy some folding chairs for friends. I do have the skeletal issues they mentioned..but chairs bother my back while the squat doesn't seem to. I hope it isn't hurting me. I'm in my late seventies now and I don't want to change.
I would also like to know why not. I’ve been able to comfortably squat all my life and I have osteoporosis now. Should I stop? I wish he would have said why.
Use your elbows to leverage against your knees, spread your feet farther apart and angled outward, then you can get a great stretch in the lower back and hip flexors. Wiggle side to side and front to back.
I read the book 'Being Mortal' by Dr Gawande and learned quite a bit of we humans can heal and support each other. And seeing it in action right in how both of you support Bob is just amazing! Best wishes to all of you!
Thank you guys for this valuable info! I am so glad I don’t have any of these symptoms because I LOVE the Asian Squat! You had me worried for a minute.
I've sat in an Asian squat for over 30 minutes hundreds of times. The actual position is really comfortable (I literally forget I'm in it). But getting out of it afterwards? Definitely stiff lol (esp knees)
Because of the way the hip joints are it’s a lot of pressure on the neck of your hip bone below the ball. It can cause hip fractures if your bones are weak.
Weirdly that sqwat 1st thing in the morning is the only thing that relieves my sciatica, i do balance no my toes more and hold onto a bar for stability, but it unlocks my sciatic never instantly - Maybe it's more of a knees over toes thing.
it worked for me as well. my theory is that even though the spine is flexed (which usually will cause pain) the muscles at the lower back are not contracting causing no misplacement of the spine and allowing the disc back in place. basically, the lower back muscles being stretched gently push the disc back via its elastic force
You two have (and continue to) add so many pearls of physical of wisdom for me. You never cease to amaze. I’m sure I can’t begin to imagine the considerable effort you (and your production staff) put into your videos which are consistently informative and fun at the same time. Thank you both!
Thanks for sharing. I actually injured my lumbar spine doing this recently that took me out of work for almost 2 weeks. Then realized why one needs health insurance if you live in a country like the US. I love improving my resting squat position, as I call it. However, after a very cold shower, I guess it wasn't the best idea. I tried to sit down in it and was instantly in pain and could barely move. I was bedridden for a day and then on crutches for 4-5 days and still am having a moderate amount of pain. At this point I'd be open to any speculation on what the issue could be. I already have another medical bill that I have to deal with and likely won't be seeing an MD until January when I buy insurance. Crazy when you are youngish and healthy and think, "Yea, all that stuff that happens to other people, that's not going to happen to me..."
I’m so sorry to hear about your diagnosis Bob but so grateful for your great advice over many years now. I have to ask - were you jabbed? This sort of thing is so common as a result of these awful and needless injections. You must not suffer in silence or denial. Please raise this issue if it applies to you. Love and Light for you both and all your viewers ❤️
PS Practicing doing these squats first thing in the morning is really helping my plantar fascitis to heal. It's a surprisingly good calf stretch. And tight calves pull on the plantar fascia via the Achilles tendon. This stretches all that out so it stops pulling so much on the plantar fascia. My feet are feeling so much better since I've been working on this.
also, try barefoot shoes as your gait (heel landing) and lack of curvature under your feet is most likely what's causing the problem in the first place
I found the same thing- my plantar fasciitis ( excruciatingly painful!) was because the Achilles’ tendon was so tight. Asian squats and massaging the tendon and calf solved the problem
@@neyson220293 My feet do prefer to be barefoot or wear as minimal as possible. My floor is ceramic tile and cement, so I had been wearing thick, heavy slippers - which gave me shin sprints and plantar fascitis. Both terribly painful. I switched to much more minimal slippers, which helped a lot. Geez, that floor is hard, though. But minimal slippers (kind of like barefoot shoes) and doing the crouching squats really helped.
@@lynneforbes4420 It's surprisingly painful, isn't it. Plantar fascitis. I think my Achilles tendon itself is tight, too. Maybe I'll try massaging that, too. And I'll remember to do the Asian squats every day. I can really tell a difference on the days that I don't. Ouch! Yay, that you've gotten yours under control! 👍
@@neyson220293 PS, you're right about the heel landing. I have a pretty hard heel strike. I do have good curvature to my feet, though. I have a surprisingly high arch.
..im 70.. squat most comfortable. .. think it depends on different bodies though. I squatted easily since I was a kid. sitting in chair was uncomfortable..
After your assistance in healing from the two spinal fractures, kyphoplasty, I began training on the Asian squat. I threw both sides of my back out, again thanks to you, I healed and continued the exercises to do in bed prior to waking that helped heal my fractures (all on my back) Now almost two years in, I can lay in bed with my knee on my nose and lift my leg parallel to my head, it's amazing...This has also assisted in being able to do a proper squat that allows me to be down (shifting food in the cooler, cleaning, I work as a chef!) and not harm myself. The bed exercises strengthen my knees, hips, and hip rotators, hamstrings and quads. All with just 30 reps per AM before getting out of bed! You guys are amazing and absolutely right! If your body is not fit, via a strong flexibility range, you can seriously hurt yourself! *I was told most folks that throw out one side of their back are out of it for months..I threw both sides out and stayed in the game (electronic stimulation at work helped to ease the pain)
Sorry but that's not a proper Asian squat! Your feet should be really flat on the floor and your butt is suppose to be touching your back of your upper thigh
This is the normal position for defecation in an Indian latrine and has been used for centuriea in my country by people of all ages. Squatting and leaning a little forward with the hips pointing downwards.
Yes, I've been wondering about that Asian squat trend. Do the TH-camrs who make those videos warn people as Bob and Brad have, about who should not do them?
Thank you for this, I have had all those signs except for the osteo. I've always thought I could -- more importantly, *should* -- "just push through" the pain. Exercise always hurts when you do something new, right? Well, that mentality has limited abilities. and in my case, my feet became so painful I couldn't walk, putting me on bed rest for a month and change. A few years ago, I used to do 200 pushups a day, until I gave myself such bad carpal tunnel my hands curled up. They couldn't extend or close, let support me. I'm 24. Don't be like me. Listen to Bob and Brad.
Your Asian squat is really not a good one! I lived in Malaysia for years and learned to squat. Now as a Kettlebeller the rack squat, and the goblet squat are part of the training. The body adapts to the stretches, and must be done properly - watching the knees and aim to get feet flat. By the way, I am 80 years of age and can squat with the best of them.
The sitting toilet in Western civilisation is the reason why people in the West can't deep squat. People in Asia grow up deep squatting from young, and squat toilets are still common there. Humans are meant to be able to deep squat; Westerners lose this mobility.
you guys should start promoting barefoot shoes; which have no excessive cushioning, no "heel drop" and a wide toe box. You guys are not able to perform the asian squat because you have poor ankle mobility. This is caused by all of the shoes you own having a heel. I recommend watching this video below th-cam.com/video/x_rDFa6kZfI/w-d-xo.html
I was doing it with jumping in the gym and then as you told in the video I felt a sudden pain but I thought I could make it but the pain increased and after few days in my MRI I saw a herniated disc.
I think the jumps are the problem, not the Asian squat. I've got disc herniation twice after jumping workouts. the first time 3 years ago I was about 15% bf but I was wearing a 20kg weighted vest while jumping and the second time, 3 weeks ago I was at 25% bf and doing jumps; so it appears to me that jumping with extra weight whether it's external weights or body fat is the culprit - our spine is just not designed to land those jumps with all that weight. my advice is lower your body fat percentage before doing things like running and jumping - ideally by gaining muscle although not mandatory
Bob and Brad, another great video. Thanks for all that you do. You've gotten me out of a few fixes over the past few years. You're always my first port of call. Bob, it's great to see you adapting and working through this challenge. You're a real inspiration to us all! Keep up the great work🙏🥰🌈
Bob, you tried Asian Squat about a year ago and we mentioned how you don’t have proper ankle flexibility and obviously after all this time and all the controversy of you not doing it correctly, you didn’t do the flexibility work. So now your prone to ankle injuries and sprains.
Great info. I noticed toes weren’t under knees. Should our knees stay behind the toes? Should tires be pointed straight ahead or pointed to the side. I just want to make sure I’m going to try these in the right way. Thanks Bob and Brad.
Dear Bob... Thank you for all you and Brad do. I appreciate it so much... Getting decent useful information on health subjects is such a challenge. You guys cover subjects in a reasonable rational understandable and doable way, and I have been gaining better health through you!
In terms of the cautions you mention, is there is distinction between these full (Asian) squats used for stretching versus the exercise called the squat for strengthening the legs, which doesn't go as low to the ground?
I just came across this video through YT recommendeds and as an asian, this is the first time I hear that people are actually using it as a "squat" exercise. Listen to them though and listen to your body. Asians can do this because it is basically not an exercise for us. If we want to sit and theres no seats? We go into this position a lot. Great video!
I stopped doing any stretches after having COVID. It took so long to start feeling decent again that my knees stiffened up. I could no longer come even close to this kind of squat. I've been working toward being able to do this again for the past few months now. This is the first week I've been able to do one without supporting my weight withy arms on furniture. My knees still hurt and I can't do it for very long. But each day it gets a bit better. It's amazing how fast we go downhill when we stop moving. So much better to keep moving than trying to gain the ability back again.
I can totally empathize with you, I had covid and was in hospital for two months, I had a hard time with my balance .. six months later I had surgery on my foot and used a walker for close to a year - balance all messed up but now I can manage with a cane to get around ... I want to start more movement as well because my knee and ankle are getting weak as heck ... have a good weekend 😊
@@allisonblair6254 Thank you for the kind reply. I really feel for you, too! It sounds like you had a much worse couple years than I did. 😳 I didn't get very sick with COVID, fortunately. But every time I did anything it seemed to come back again. And then I got it again for real. I'm very grateful that it was mild for me. But it was about 2 years before I could do anything without a relapse/flair-up or whatever they call it. Your poor foot too! I had plantar fascitis, so I can empathize with the foot pain. But at least I could get by with just limping. I give you a lot of credit for trying to get back to being a little more active too. Swimming might be a good way for both of us to get some strength back without hurting ourselves. I would like to try. Thank you for the well wishes, and you have a wonderful weekend too! 🤗
@@violincatch Really? You, too? I thought I stiffened up post COVID because of lack of physical activity. But maybe it was a direct result if the virus, too. I mean, I'm naturally extremely hypermobil. And yet after I had COVID I couldn't even sit cross-legged because my knees were so stiff. That seems like far more stiffening than should happen just from prolonged rest. I wonder if the virus directly causes stiffening of joints for some people.
@@anyascelticcreations yes that absolutely happened to me too. I'm naturally very flexible. I used to teach yoga. But after having covid I literally broke. As I write this comment I can bearly hold a phone in my hand. I have difficult time washing my hair or sometimes even putting on my shirt. And I'm in my early 30ies. It very very concerning. But I decided I will stay active and stretch my body every day only when my body is warm after a workout. Eat nutrition dense foods. No gluten or sugar. A lot of good carbs for energy. I feel Corona depleted us of nutrients. I also developed candida and have yeast infections. It's hard but keeping hydrated and doing things that I love keep me going. I'm grateful that I'm alive cause my aunt died from covid in 2021. I hope you feel better ❣️
I just learned something (again)...the feeling of 'cold water' on the outside of the leg. I noticed this and did not know what it signified. Well yep, herniated disc confirmed by the CT scan. (I wasn't doing these squats) Thanks! I'll be more vigilant.
You guys have really help me as an aging endurance athlete. I'm 69 - will be 70 in December. We are all go though new phases and challenges in our life - and even at 69 it is new and unchartered experience. I especially recognize the value of a "family" (relatives and friends) being there as one faces a challenge. My family has enabled me to face these challenges and exceed the limits I see in myself.
Huge gratitude for you both sharing your knowledge in such a clear and fun way - you make it easy to want to participate. Bob you have my support and prayers for healing at depth. 🙏💪
I can do this exercise but I never teach it to my clients generally older based female's in my class it's to compressive on the knee joints. Matt the pilates teacher.
Great info, as always. I was contemplating trying this squat position, but I have a disc that's protruding. Guess I'd better skip this one! Thanks for taking care of us, good sirs! 🙂❤️
in most East Asian countries as well as South Asia people are commonly seen squatting like that while on the sidewalk, even eating when there is no space in the restaurant. Even among Asians it is a recurring meme where non-Asians can't sit like that for a long time and Asians can literally be in that position for hours. Unsurprisingly , old school Asian toilets are also squat-based. Just a hole and two pads on the floor.
I'll add one more red flag. I was using support by grabbing the corner of a door frame and leaning back slightly to get my heels on the floor, and after a few days of this, I was getting a pain in my upper abdomen just below my sternum. I'd pulled something. It took two months to completely heal from it. So, I'd say, if you're going to use support, just use it for balance, don't lean into it.
Thanks Bob and Brad. You do a great service . Bob - hoping you keep bringing your expertise and your great personality. I do hope you find a way to recover or improve but we love you just the way you are:) You are a great team!
I was wondering, I can sit like this very comfortably very deep, but after maybe 15 minutes or more I feel muscle soreness. Does the same thing about numbness apply?
Why is it called the Asian squat? Why not just squat? Every human being should be able to sit in a deep squat, our body is literally designed to do so. If you cant do it or you feel pain it's simply because you aren't mobile enough and need to work on it more. If capable start doing barbell squats and get stronger. This is a basic movement that every human being should be able to do easy and comfortable. I can sit in a deep squat position indefinitely
For more on Bob and Brad's preferred method of squats and technique, here is another great video. th-cam.com/video/52wNo-hYNCA/w-d-xo.html
Your videos have come a long way. The introductions used to be very draggy and long. I used to skip through to just get to the stretch portions.
Your theme song is quite catchy, so please don't change it, but I'm very glad you guys have shortened the talking-portions.
Once again, thank you all for your hard work, dedication, and detailed videos!
I'm glad to see Bob still pushing through and going strong and it's so heartwarming to see how supportive Brad is being you guys are awesome and I'm keeping you in my thoughts Bob.. you got this!!
Well said
@@mattm1579 he was diagnosed with ataxia. See the caption in first few minutes
I think the advice here would be MUCH more appropriate if instead of STOP AND DONT DO, the advice was “stop, regress to a safe variation, and gradually progress to harder variations. “
The osteopenia and osteoporosis warning they threw in there was also bizarre given that the natural and reliable way to improve bone density is strength training. Perhaps simply saying: “be very careful and use all the assistance you need to avoid a fall” would’ve been more empowering. As stated, you’ve just told everyone who encounters difficulty to stop and give up attempting to achieve a perfectly normal human position that elderly all over the world can achieve. A bit of the Physically Feeble Fallacy happening here.
ii caused knee-OA in my case....yes, it did.
I Had to stop with the squatting cause my right leg was getting completely numb while I slept at night.
I'm so glad you responded to this! I will be following your videos and carefully doing the exercises you demonstrated in your videos. I believe slow and steady progress will get me there.
Thank you both my husband and I are putting Bob and others suffering in our Rosary intentions. God bless you both. May God give you strength that you need Bob!
I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my left hip. I was absolutely distraught about it. I came across your videos and I am floored by how you calmed my nerves. I have faith that I can manage it now because of your guidance. I am learning so much in general about every area of body health and maintenance. I told my mom about you guys! And seeing Bob going strong and the incredible chemistry and support between the two of you is outstanding. I am inspired by the energy and love you give to each other and to your audience. Thank you and Blessings to you both!🙂🙏
You guys are always so entertaining and warm to watch. Props to Bob to working through this challenge--you've got this!
This squat has helped alleviate my foot pain, especially if I do a heels-up variation. I do that version morning and night leaning against the couch. I can do the proper squat for longer periods now as well and it really gets my calves. The only problem is that I feel a lot of pressure on the front of my ankles, but I think that's betting better. And I hadn't seen the channel in a while. Bob, I'm wishing you the best!
Love seeing Bob keeping on. You are both so very helpful, and Bob thanks for still showing up - we all appreciate you being you.
Sending healing hugs Bob! Awesomely inspiring that you are keeping it going ! Thank you Brad n Bob ! Love your shows ..
Sending healing thoughts to Bob and thanks to Brad for his compassion.
🙏 praying healing for you Bob🙁 glad to see you pushing thru
OMG Bob I hope you get well soon! Take care, sending healing energy your way.
Bob and Brad thank you for keeping the the great information coming even with your own difficulties.
Very helpful, thanks
So happy to see Bob continuing to do his thing. My 6'8" dad persevered through health challenges in the same inspiring way. Rock on
I was wondering if older tall people could do this.
I have osteoporosis and a herniated disc and I have always lived in the Asian squat. I don't even have chairs. I wouldn't even know how to start sitting in chairs and be comfortable.
I think there’s a huge difference between someone like you who has had this practice for ages and someone whose body is not accustomed to it and is trying to attain it.
@betzi b Have you gone through the stages of finding what stretches, exercises, lifestyle changes helped you to adapt into this squat?
I'm constantly getting numb legs and knee pain from just a few minutes.
@@justinbancroft5917hi Justin. well...I've never done anything special. I just never stopped resting in the squat since being a child. I don't know if it's hurting me...I just hate chairs ( though of course in society when appropriate I use them) but I don't have real chairs at home. I had to buy some folding chairs for friends. I do have the skeletal issues they mentioned..but chairs bother my back while the squat doesn't seem to. I hope it isn't hurting me. I'm in my late seventies now and I don't want to change.
Why should you not do the Asian Squat if you have osteopenia?
I would also like to know why not. I’ve been able to comfortably squat all my life and I have osteoporosis now. Should I stop? I wish he would have said why.
Use your elbows to leverage against your knees, spread your feet farther apart and angled outward, then you can get a great stretch in the lower back and hip flexors. Wiggle side to side and front to back.
Sending good vibes to Bob! Thanks for all your help through the years. As a nurse doing neuro, you guys have kept me mobile through the years. Thanks!
The Slavic squat is also known as the Gopnik squat which fits you. You're wearing Adidas trainers which is the Gopnik wardrobe.
The striped track pants really sell it.
I read the book 'Being Mortal' by Dr Gawande and learned quite a bit of we humans can heal and support each other. And seeing it in action right in how both of you support Bob is just amazing! Best wishes to all of you!
Thank you guys for this valuable info!
I am so glad I don’t have any of these symptoms because I LOVE the Asian Squat!
You had me worried for a minute.
I've sat in an Asian squat for over 30 minutes hundreds of times. The actual position is really comfortable (I literally forget I'm in it). But getting out of it afterwards? Definitely stiff lol (esp knees)
Great info! Thank you!🙂
Great to see Bob continue doing what he does best - making Brad look good! Keep it up gents!
I love you guys, keep the great videos coming ❤!!!
We call it a kimchi squat, moms side is Korean n it's actually sitting, jus have to be flexible enough. Actually relieves my sciatica weird enough.
If it's comfortable to do and you have osteopenia, why do you need to stop?
Yes, can you please address this? I'd like to know.
Because of the way the hip joints are it’s a lot of pressure on the neck of your hip bone below the ball. It can cause hip fractures if your bones are weak.
@@adnilasor2 Thank you for this answer, Rosalinda.
Weirdly that sqwat 1st thing in the morning is the only thing that relieves my sciatica, i do balance no my toes more and hold onto a bar for stability, but it unlocks my sciatic never instantly - Maybe it's more of a knees over toes thing.
Really? It helps Sciatica? I'll give it a try. Thanks for the tip! 😊👍
@@KC_Eden no worries, hope it helps - I do it throughout the day when my sciatica starts playing up as well.
Interesting! Maybe it's relieving pressure on the nerve if it's entrapped in the spine. Either way, yay!
it worked for me as well. my theory is that even though the spine is flexed (which usually will cause pain) the muscles at the lower back are not contracting causing no misplacement of the spine and allowing the disc back in place. basically, the lower back muscles being stretched gently push the disc back via its elastic force
great advice (as always) 🤗 warm wishes to Bob, am glad you're doing good.
Wish Bob all the best recovery 🌹your videos and exersizes helped me a lot when needed. God Bless both of you guys, everything will be good😊
You two have (and continue to) add so many pearls of physical of wisdom for me. You never cease to amaze. I’m sure I can’t begin to imagine the considerable effort you (and your production staff) put into your videos which are consistently informative and fun at the same time. Thank you both!
Thanks for sharing. I actually injured my lumbar spine doing this recently that took me out of work for almost 2 weeks. Then realized why one needs health insurance if you live in a country like the US. I love improving my resting squat position, as I call it. However, after a very cold shower, I guess it wasn't the best idea. I tried to sit down in it and was instantly in pain and could barely move. I was bedridden for a day and then on crutches for 4-5 days and still am having a moderate amount of pain. At this point I'd be open to any speculation on what the issue could be. I already have another medical bill that I have to deal with and likely won't be seeing an MD until January when I buy insurance. Crazy when you are youngish and healthy and think, "Yea, all that stuff that happens to other people, that's not going to happen to me..."
I’m so sorry to hear about your diagnosis Bob but so grateful for your great advice over many years now.
I have to ask - were you jabbed? This sort of thing is so common as a result of these awful and needless injections.
You must not suffer in silence or denial. Please raise this issue if it applies to you.
Love and Light for you both and all your viewers ❤️
PS Practicing doing these squats first thing in the morning is really helping my plantar fascitis to heal. It's a surprisingly good calf stretch. And tight calves pull on the plantar fascia via the Achilles tendon. This stretches all that out so it stops pulling so much on the plantar fascia. My feet are feeling so much better since I've been working on this.
also, try barefoot shoes as your gait (heel landing) and lack of curvature under your feet is most likely what's causing the problem in the first place
I found the same thing- my plantar fasciitis ( excruciatingly painful!) was because the Achilles’ tendon was so tight. Asian squats and massaging the tendon and calf solved the problem
@@neyson220293 My feet do prefer to be barefoot or wear as minimal as possible. My floor is ceramic tile and cement, so I had been wearing thick, heavy slippers - which gave me shin sprints and plantar fascitis. Both terribly painful. I switched to much more minimal slippers, which helped a lot. Geez, that floor is hard, though. But minimal slippers (kind of like barefoot shoes) and doing the crouching squats really helped.
@@lynneforbes4420 It's surprisingly painful, isn't it. Plantar fascitis. I think my Achilles tendon itself is tight, too. Maybe I'll try massaging that, too. And I'll remember to do the Asian squats every day. I can really tell a difference on the days that I don't. Ouch! Yay, that you've gotten yours under control! 👍
@@neyson220293 PS, you're right about the heel landing. I have a pretty hard heel strike. I do have good curvature to my feet, though. I have a surprisingly high arch.
Brad, I used to be able to sit like that for a long time when I was a young adult. Not so much at 76.
..im 70.. squat most comfortable. .. think it depends on different bodies though. I squatted easily since I was a kid. sitting in chair was uncomfortable..
@@upupnawayifi : Partly it is that I have terrific arthritis in my knees
After your assistance in healing from the two spinal fractures, kyphoplasty, I began training on the Asian squat. I threw both sides of my back out, again thanks to you, I healed and continued the exercises to do in bed prior to waking that helped heal my fractures (all on my back) Now almost two years in, I can lay in bed with my knee on my nose and lift my leg parallel to my head, it's amazing...This has also assisted in being able to do a proper squat that allows me to be down (shifting food in the cooler, cleaning, I work as a chef!) and not harm myself. The bed exercises strengthen my knees, hips, and hip rotators, hamstrings and quads. All with just 30 reps per AM before getting out of bed! You guys are amazing and absolutely right! If your body is not fit, via a strong flexibility range, you can seriously hurt yourself! *I was told most folks that throw out one side of their back are out of it for months..I threw both sides out and stayed in the game (electronic stimulation at work helped to ease the pain)
Sorry but that's not a proper Asian squat! Your feet should be really flat on the floor and your butt is suppose to be touching your back of your upper thigh
I noticed that, too, but I think Brad's spondy may limit how deep he can squat.
Great information and prayers for Bob for healing🙏
This is the normal position for defecation in an Indian latrine and has been used for centuriea in
my country by people of all ages.
Squatting and leaning a little forward with the hips pointing downwards.
Yes, I've been wondering about that Asian squat trend. Do the TH-camrs who make those videos warn people as Bob and Brad have, about who should not do them?
Thank you for this, I have had all those signs except for the osteo. I've always thought I could -- more importantly, *should* -- "just push through" the pain. Exercise always hurts when you do something new, right?
Well, that mentality has limited abilities. and in my case, my feet became so painful I couldn't walk, putting me on bed rest for a month and change. A few years ago, I used to do 200 pushups a day, until I gave myself such bad carpal tunnel my hands curled up. They couldn't extend or close, let support me.
I'm 24. Don't be like me. Listen to Bob and Brad.
Your Asian squat is really not a good one! I lived in Malaysia for years and learned to squat. Now as a Kettlebeller the rack squat, and the goblet squat are part of the training. The body adapts to the stretches, and must be done properly - watching the knees and aim to get feet flat. By the way, I am 80 years of age and can squat with the best of them.
I squat all the time because I refuse to sit on any toilets that aren't in my own home.
The sitting toilet in Western civilisation is the reason why people in the West can't deep squat. People in Asia grow up deep squatting from young, and squat toilets are still common there. Humans are meant to be able to deep squat; Westerners lose this mobility.
you guys should start promoting barefoot shoes; which have no excessive cushioning, no "heel drop" and a wide toe box. You guys are not able to perform the asian squat because you have poor ankle mobility. This is caused by all of the shoes you own having a heel. I recommend watching this video below th-cam.com/video/x_rDFa6kZfI/w-d-xo.html
I was doing it with jumping in the gym and then as you told in the video I felt a sudden pain but I thought I could make it but the pain increased and after few days in my MRI I saw a herniated disc.
I think the jumps are the problem, not the Asian squat. I've got disc herniation twice after jumping workouts. the first time 3 years ago I was about 15% bf but I was wearing a 20kg weighted vest while jumping and the second time, 3 weeks ago I was at 25% bf and doing jumps; so it appears to me that jumping with extra weight whether it's external weights or body fat is the culprit - our spine is just not designed to land those jumps with all that weight. my advice is lower your body fat percentage before doing things like running and jumping - ideally by gaining muscle although not mandatory
Thanks for the suggestion.
Bob and Brad, another great video. Thanks for all that you do. You've gotten me out of a few fixes over the past few years. You're always my first port of call. Bob, it's great to see you adapting and working through this challenge. You're a real inspiration to us all! Keep up the great work🙏🥰🌈
Why shouldn't I do these squats if I have osteoporosis, which I have. I have be trying to move more, especially in the morning when I feel very stiff.
Best wishes Bob
love you guys, infinite thanks and loads of blessings-I'm eternally grateful!
Bob, you tried Asian Squat about a year ago and we mentioned how you don’t have proper ankle flexibility and obviously after all this time and all the controversy of you not doing it correctly, you didn’t do the flexibility work. So now your prone to ankle injuries and sprains.
Bob you sound great for all that's happened. Keep up the great work guys
Great info. I noticed toes weren’t under knees. Should our knees stay behind the toes? Should tires be pointed straight ahead or pointed to the side. I just want to make sure I’m going to try these in the right way. Thanks Bob and Brad.
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Prayers to our healing God for you Bob!🙏🙏☝️✝️ keep the faith and keep on keeping on sir👍🇺🇸
Thank you gentlemen, good vibrations to Bob! ✌️
Asian squat? You mean how humans have been pooping for millions of years?
That's 'cause one only needs to be a
butt hole to be a boss of a bod!
*thousands
Ya, thousands cuz millions of yrs ago we weren't land lovers, whales were though, oh, never mind! 😑
I love this channel! Thank you for helping us grow into our best selves!
what about folks with axial spondiloarthritis?
Thanks for the info. 3rd
Last three weeks, I got a disc bulge with severe sciatica pain because I did squats while gardening
What word slipped out? Haha
Dear Bob... Thank you for all you and Brad do. I appreciate it so much... Getting decent useful information on health subjects is such a challenge. You guys cover subjects in a reasonable rational understandable and doable way, and I have been gaining better health through you!
In terms of the cautions you mention, is there is distinction between these full (Asian) squats used for stretching versus the exercise called the squat for strengthening the legs, which doesn't go as low to the ground?
I just came across this video through YT recommendeds and as an asian, this is the first time I hear that people are actually using it as a "squat" exercise. Listen to them though and listen to your body. Asians can do this because it is basically not an exercise for us. If we want to sit and theres no seats? We go into this position a lot. Great video!
Thank you.
I've been doing this squat multiple times a day for the past several years. It's a great stretch and feels wonderful!
I stopped doing any stretches after having COVID. It took so long to start feeling decent again that my knees stiffened up. I could no longer come even close to this kind of squat. I've been working toward being able to do this again for the past few months now. This is the first week I've been able to do one without supporting my weight withy arms on furniture. My knees still hurt and I can't do it for very long. But each day it gets a bit better.
It's amazing how fast we go downhill when we stop moving. So much better to keep moving than trying to gain the ability back again.
I can totally empathize with you, I had covid and was in hospital for two months, I had a hard time with my balance .. six months later I had surgery on my foot and used a walker for close to a year - balance all messed up but now I can manage with a cane to get around ... I want to start more movement as well because my knee and ankle are getting weak as heck ... have a good weekend 😊
@@allisonblair6254 Thank you for the kind reply. I really feel for you, too! It sounds like you had a much worse couple years than I did. 😳 I didn't get very sick with COVID, fortunately. But every time I did anything it seemed to come back again. And then I got it again for real. I'm very grateful that it was mild for me. But it was about 2 years before I could do anything without a relapse/flair-up or whatever they call it. Your poor foot too! I had plantar fascitis, so I can empathize with the foot pain. But at least I could get by with just limping. I give you a lot of credit for trying to get back to being a little more active too. Swimming might be a good way for both of us to get some strength back without hurting ourselves. I would like to try. Thank you for the well wishes, and you have a wonderful weekend too! 🤗
Oh I agree with you so much. After covid my body stiffened up so much I couldn't believe it.
@@violincatch Really? You, too? I thought I stiffened up post COVID because of lack of physical activity. But maybe it was a direct result if the virus, too. I mean, I'm naturally extremely hypermobil. And yet after I had COVID I couldn't even sit cross-legged because my knees were so stiff. That seems like far more stiffening than should happen just from prolonged rest. I wonder if the virus directly causes stiffening of joints for some people.
@@anyascelticcreations yes that absolutely happened to me too. I'm naturally very flexible. I used to teach yoga. But after having covid I literally broke. As I write this comment I can bearly hold a phone in my hand. I have difficult time washing my hair or sometimes even putting on my shirt. And I'm in my early 30ies. It very very concerning. But I decided I will stay active and stretch my body every day only when my body is warm after a workout. Eat nutrition dense foods. No gluten or sugar. A lot of good carbs for energy. I feel Corona depleted us of nutrients. I also developed candida and have yeast infections. It's hard but keeping hydrated and doing things that I love keep me going. I'm grateful that I'm alive cause my aunt died from covid in 2021. I hope you feel better ❣️
What was the bad word that got bleeped!?
Great information guys!!! Love 💘 your channel!!
Asian squats, aka “Shitpose”
Thanks for the info....and for the shorter video.
can you do ankle strengthening exercises?
I just learned something (again)...the feeling of 'cold water' on the outside of the leg. I noticed this and did not know what it signified. Well yep, herniated disc confirmed by the CT scan. (I wasn't doing these squats)
Thanks! I'll be more vigilant.
I admire the heck out of anyone who can squat like this. If you don't mind, I'll continue my vicarious admiration.
Thank you both for your videos?
You guys have really help me as an aging endurance athlete. I'm 69 - will be 70 in December. We are all go though new phases and challenges in our life - and even at 69 it is new and unchartered experience. I especially recognize the value of a "family" (relatives and friends) being there as one faces a challenge. My family has enabled me to face these challenges and exceed the limits I see in myself.
Go Bob. Good luck, and than you.
Bob, keep on keeping at it. Best wishes for your best possible improvement
Huge gratitude for you both sharing your knowledge in such a clear and fun way - you make it easy to want to participate. Bob you have my support and prayers for healing at depth. 🙏💪
Hey, Bob and Brad! Thanks for all the great content. We love you guys!
I have os trigonum syndrome and go to ankle specialist on August 16 probably need surgery
thanks
I can do this exercise but I never teach it to my clients generally older based female's in my class it's to compressive on the knee joints. Matt the pilates teacher.
Looking good Bob. We appreciate your continued commitment. Way to move forward. Thank you Brad and Bob!
Astronaut's exercise for fighting ninja aliens 👽!
I love watching u guys I lean a lot of of important stuff keep up the good work guys u too are the best
Great info, as always. I was contemplating trying this squat position, but I have a disc that's protruding. Guess I'd better skip this one! Thanks for taking care of us, good sirs! 🙂❤️
Guys 👍👍 thanks you excellent.
Keep fighting, Bob! You're doing great!
Bless you Bob
why call it the Asian squat..
in most East Asian countries as well as South Asia people are commonly seen squatting like that while on the sidewalk, even eating when there is no space in the restaurant. Even among Asians it is a recurring meme where non-Asians can't sit like that for a long time and Asians can literally be in that position for hours. Unsurprisingly , old school Asian toilets are also squat-based. Just a hole and two pads on the floor.
I'll add one more red flag. I was using support by grabbing the corner of a door frame and leaning back slightly to get my heels on the floor, and after a few days of this, I was getting a pain in my upper abdomen just below my sternum. I'd pulled something. It took two months to completely heal from it. So, I'd say, if you're going to use support, just use it for balance, don't lean into it.
Thanks Bob and Brad. You do a great service . Bob - hoping you keep bringing your expertise and your great personality. I do hope you find a way to recover or improve but we love you just the way you are:) You are a great team!
Squats are hard enough, but to get those heels down, wow, so since I have osteopenia, then I’ll just avoid all together. You guys are great!
I love your videos
I was wondering, I can sit like this very comfortably very deep, but after maybe 15 minutes or more I feel muscle soreness. Does the same thing about numbness apply?
Thanks guys, that needed to said.
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Why is it called the Asian squat? Why not just squat? Every human being should be able to sit in a deep squat, our body is literally designed to do so. If you cant do it or you feel pain it's simply because you aren't mobile enough and need to work on it more. If capable start doing barbell squats and get stronger. This is a basic movement that every human being should be able to do easy and comfortable. I can sit in a deep squat position indefinitely