How to “Asian Squat”

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[MW]

Wow I took my Asian squat for granted… squating seems so natural but others have to actually train to squat like that

[Mocorn]

I did this between sets at the gym because of calf cramps. Six months later and I now have unparalleled hip mobility and can sit in this squat position for as long as I want anywhere completely relaxed. Also, no more calf cramps :)

[怪人-bx]

I don't have a lot of talent in lifting, but one of the advantages that I'm happy about is that I'm able to do this "Slav squat" or "Asian squat" very naturally. And it really helped me to put out some big numbers in squat ( in comparison with my bench and deadlift )

[brassbawls]

Dudes just flexing his money with that 2 by 6 man come on 😒

[limo-swine]

My man rocking that Shiv Naresh jersey. Thanks to you Mirabai Chanu got medals in Olympics and CWG.

[samy]

Yes!! I did this progression pretty quick and now, to my surprise I can do it!! Not for much time tho but I'll keep practicing!!!

[broniszlebiecki]

Such a comfortable, helthy and practical position. It's sad most of people can't do it thus it's a bit weird to sit like that

[razrramon]

Cus in Asian we have flat toilets in the floor so u have to if u wanna 💩

[joerogain]

I was literally scrolling in this position. Then this video comes up, it's a sign. 🧐

[TYPHONart]

But this is Slav Squat, not "asian squat" xD And having heels on the ground means you are not a spy XD

[adrozz]

I first heard about asian squat a few months ago, and it really surprised me because i realized that i have been doing this all my life since i was a child, and idk why because it's not a common thing at all here in France, in fact nobody do that

[leticiamuniz]

Most of my adult life I thought I couldn’t squat. Progressive exercises do help but what really helped me do it was finding out I could just spread my feet wider.

[tor.giraffe]

I didn’t realize what I’ve been doing for years was an Asian squat 😭

[jeffmills]

I am glad that I got introduced to this position.

[nonachyourbusiness]

It's not the mobility but blood circulation. My legs go numb in a couple of minutes

[aryapatel]

So there are PPL who can't do this wow you really learn something new everyday

[jillthomas]

I’m 42 years old and used to sit like this easily. Unfortunately I had a meniscus tear last year and subsequent surgery, so I’m not able to do it anymore, although I’m hopeful that with my strengthening exercises I’ll be able to do it again in the not so distant future.

[Star-okgp]

My ankles are stiff stiff! I’ve been squatting for ages cause of Malasana Yoga … n have not been able to master full feet 🦶🏼 on the ground…. Definitely trying this …

[Xaviers]

As an Asian I didn't know sitting like this is such a big deal in certain parts of the world.

[marledanimefan]

Or get a japanese style bathroom setup . 5-20 minutes every day, multiple times a day, everyday!