Deep Squats Are Not Safe (This Makes Me So Mad) + 1 POWERFUL Exercise!

Summary by Krater

Matt Hsu explains why hip internal rotation is crucial for a deep Asian squat (or yanki zuwari), debunks the myth that deep squatting is bad for you, and demonstrates a sideline hip internal rotation exercise using a yoga block and ankle weights to improve squat mobility.

From the video

Answers: How do I improve my deep squat and hip internal rotation?

• deep squat mobility
• Asian squat
• yanki zuwari
• hip internal rotation
• hip anatomy
• gluteus minimus and medius
• tensor fasciae latae
• ankle weights

Exercises

• hip internal rotation lift · yoga block · 2-3x a week, 2 sets each side
• weighted hip internal rotation lift · ankle weight, yoga block · 2-3x a week, 2 sets each side

What it concludes

• Squatting deep is not bad for human knees and hips when joints are accustomed to it.
• Hip internal rotation combined with hip flexion is necessary for a comfortable deep squat.
• Sideline hip internal rotation lifts strengthen the gluteus minimus, gluteus medius, and TFL to improve squat mobility.