Why you should squat.

Because this:

Unless you’ve got a knee, hip, spine, or ankle injury there is no reason to not be capable of a full squat. It is an essential movement for many parts of the world and they don’t need hip or knee replacements. You did it as a baby, now either keep doing it, or work your way back into it.  

Here’s a link to an article by Bret Contreras, someone much more entrenched in the science than I ever will be: http://www.t-nation.com/training/increase-athleticism-in-6-minutes

How?

• If you cannot sit down into the deep squat start from chair height and work down. Squat down to the chair, slow and controlled.  No hands. 
• Squat down to a lower bench or box, slow and controlled. 
• The next best thing is to stack some plates in the gym or to brace yourself against a wall and continue to sit yourself lower and lower until you can get down unassisted and sit on your heels.

This isn’t just for athleticism or body composition, this is for you overall health and well being.  Keep those hips, knees, ankles, and lumbar flexible and lubricated daily.  Hang out there for as long as comfortable, do some reps if you can, feel the stretch, embrace the glory.

-Larry