Can You Still Squat?
By @acelawrites
@acelawrites (19273)
Philippines
November 24, 2017 5:04pm CST
This will be so easy for younger or lean people, but for older, bulky person like me, it is a challenge!
Squatting is sitting very low on the floor, with your knees bent to the fullest and your buttock on the floor. I read it has great benefits in keeping the joints flexible and to have more synovial fluid to make it supple.
So those people I see in rural areas sitting on the ground while having conversations or just resting are fortunate enough to have more flexible and strong legs and hip joints.
Since I read about it, I try to do it again using a chair or the edge of the bed for support. Just little by little till the knee joints can tolerate the pain and make it strong again!
Can you still squat? Try it.
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26 responses
@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
24 Nov 17
That's very nice! It has great health benefits than sitting on a chair or comfy furnitures all the time.
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@Madshadi (8841)
• Brussels, Belgium
24 Nov 17
@acelawrites it’s part of my job so I don’t get to sit a lot.
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@DesirousDreamer (34780)
• Peoria, Arizona
24 Nov 17
I am young, but I have hardly ever been able to squat without holding onto something. I have really bad knees haha I'm also a bigger girl, so it is better for me to just not squat unless I have to. haha
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
25 Nov 17
It is indeed a big challenge for us with bigger body built; but trying to do it day by day; then later we can do it with ease.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
1 Dec 17
@DesirousDreamer it is alright not to do it because of your injury. But stretching a little is good.
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@DesirousDreamer (34780)
• Peoria, Arizona
29 Nov 17
@acelawrites I have a bad knee so I don't want to chance that. I squatted a few days ago and I thought my knee cap was going to dislocate...yeah no thank you.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
25 Nov 17
You can hold on to a sturdy chair or anything to support you up.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
25 Nov 17
It is good to know you can still squat even for short periods; that's nice. Getting up is not so much of a problem for me.
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@josie_ (9763)
• Philippines
25 Nov 17
Since I exercise on a daily basis, squatting is not a problem. I think it's advisable for you to take it slow although I would suggest trying other flexibility exercises that don't put too much weight on the knee. Squatting improperly done can also injure one's lower back.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
25 Nov 17
I had been walking for 30 minutes daily plus biking; then squatting is my next aim.
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@josie_ (9763)
• Philippines
25 Nov 17
@acelawrites _Walking is the best exercise. It is a natural activity of the body.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
25 Nov 17
Yes, I read about it that it is good for the hip joints also.
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@aureliah (24321)
• Kenya
4 Dec 17
@acelawrites That is one reason that I'm doing it
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
25 Nov 17
@acelawrites @aureliah This is what I can do. I can bent my knees all the way down but my buttock is inches from touching the floor and I can get up and down with no problem.
I tried sitting on the floor with my legs crossed but I cannot get back up without using my hands.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
25 Nov 17
There's no harm in trying; it's good for the joints.
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@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
25 Nov 17
Yes I do it almost every day since I have to sit on the floor in different positions while doing yoga. Even otherwise I have a mat in the living room with a few cushions and find it very relaxing to sit on the floor while reading or watching TV
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@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
6 Dec 17
@acelawrites I agree with that , it makes your daily movements much faster and lighter
@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
25 Nov 17
They say it is a very good practice to make our joints flexible and strong.
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@marguicha (215807)
• Chile
24 Nov 17
My knees are a mess. I would not do it for maoney.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
25 Nov 17
It is understandable if you have an injury.
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
25 Nov 17
I can squat,but it will not be kind to my knees.Also I too find getting up more difficult.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
25 Nov 17
Yes but I think I am still very fit.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
25 Nov 17
So nice; it can make your joints strong and flexible.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
25 Nov 17
I can still do it at my advanced age.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
25 Nov 17
So nice to know you can still make it.
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@kobesbuddy (74757)
• East Tawas, Michigan
24 Nov 17
Yes, I can squat but my knees are a bit resistant.
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@kobesbuddy (74757)
• East Tawas, Michigan
25 Nov 17
@aureliah A little while and then I got back up on my feet.
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@aureliah (24321)
• Kenya
25 Nov 17
@kobesbuddy Yes just a little while but quite often
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
25 Nov 17
I think as you get older what is referred to as a modified squat is a better fit. We do what we can a hover at exercise, you lower your butt close to a straight chair but don't sit then go back up, it helps strengthen your legs.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
25 Nov 17
Flexing knees to stretch the joints is good, just like what you mentioned by lowering your butt close to a chair.
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@Deepizzaguy (94850)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
25 Nov 17
A little bit due to my weight problem.
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@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
25 Nov 17
Yeah, I can still easily do it. Maybe because I'm slim person.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
25 Nov 17
It's so good you can do it so easily! Congrats!
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