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Re:To solve problems caused by sitting, learn to squat (2017) by NoGravitas on Tuesday February 27, 2018 @09:09AM (#16473431)
In traditional calisthenics, there is a progression beyond a simple squat with your body weight. Uneven squats, half one-leg squats, assisted one-leg squats, all leading up to one-leg squats.
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Re:To solve problems caused by sitting, learn to squat (2017) by mr_overalls on Tuesday February 27, 2018 @10:26AM (#16474140)
I'm also a big believer in calisthenics and bodyweight progression, but it's worth noting that pistol squats and several other advanced bodyweight squats can strengthen your quads and glutes very well, but end up teaching you a different movement pattern from a biomechanically-sound (i.e. straight-spined) squat. It's basically impossible to avoid tucking the pelvis and rounding the spine when doing a pistol.

E.g.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NvOuty_Fnc

Edit: Shrimp squats are an exception, I suppose.

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