Along with standing, walking and lying down, humans have always used squatting for rest, play and work. We learn it as toddlers, when we were perfectly comfortable and stable in a full squat with only feet flat on the ground and butt resting on calves.
But as adults, after sitting in chairs too much and losing strength, our muscles may no longer be able to obtain, or maintain, the natural full squat. Not able to squat is going to severely effect health and fitness. If u r unable to squat full, don’t try and risk injury.
In fact, bending the knees half way to about 90 degrees, with thighs parallel to the ground can activate more muscles than any other squat position. Start squatting even if you are able to do quarter squat and gradually go deep as muscles grow strong.
Two key factors are important while squatting - moving the butt back and keeping the spine straight. Continue practising regularly. You will be gradually able to reach down further as you become more flexible and stronger. Squat daily. Not by numbers but how comfortable u feel.
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