{"id":6098,"date":"2022-02-11T15:47:24","date_gmt":"2022-02-11T22:47:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/?p=6098"},"modified":"2022-02-11T15:47:24","modified_gmt":"2022-02-11T22:47:24","slug":"butt-wink","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/butt-wink\/","title":{"rendered":"The Right Way to Squat (And Solve The \u201cButt Wink\u201d Issue)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Some things you can\u2019t debate, such as whether it\u2019s a crime to hide a raisin cookie in a batch of chocolate chips. Other acts are a little less certain. And, when it comes to exercise movement, there\u2019s no shortage of disagreement about what movements are safe and which should be limited.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Squats are one of the most controversial exercises. Some people suggest <\/span>they are the best movement<\/span><\/a> (period), whereas others \u2013 most notably, respected coach Mike Boyle \u2013 suggest they are <\/span>oftentimes abused and unnecessary.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

At Born Fitness, we work with our <\/span>online coaching<\/span><\/a> clients to determine what movement is best for them. We love squats, but not everyone needs to do them. Blanket recommendations are dangerous. One person\u2019s path to better performance can be another person\u2019s path to injury.<\/span><\/p>\n

And, if you do, it certainly doesn\u2019t have to be on two legs (you can do 1-leg variations) or with a barbell on your back.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s assume you want to squat (remember, it\u2019s still a primary movement). All you need to do is figure out how deep you should go, and what is dangerous for your body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Many people will suggest any type of \u201cbutt wink\u201d \u2013 a rounding of your lower back \u2013 is dangerous.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s not quite that simple, but we can offer an easy way to help you figure out what\u2019s best for your body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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