1382: Why Everyone Should Squat
Sep 17, 2020
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin go into five reasons everyone should squat.
- Mind Pump’s motivation behind why everyone should squat. (2:45)
- The common reasons why people don’t squat. (6:26)
- The benefits of fundamental human movements. (12:18)
- The bodybuilder mentality. (15:30)
- Why a beginner should squat. The importance of laying the foundation first. (19:57)
- The best exercise for overall strength. (27:10)
- The importance of hip-hinging. (35:34)
- How squatting speeds up the metabolism and promotes fat loss. (37:13)
- Emphasizing on practicing the skill and the mobility factor. (39:20)
- Pro or Con: The popular exercises people replace the squat with. (42:56)
Related Links/Products Mentioned
- Visit Oli Pop for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout for 15% off your first order**
- MAPS Fitness Products
- MAPS Prime Pro Webinar
- Everything a Beginner Needs to Know About Squatting – Mind Pump Blog
- A Comparison of Maximal Squat Strength and 5-, 10-, and 20-Meter Sprint Times, in Athletes and Recreationally Trained Men
- Sitting, squatting, and the evolutionary biology of human inactivity
- Mind Pump #1377: From Couch To Deep Squat In 90 Days
- Mind Pump TV – YouTube
- Prime Bundle | MAPS Fitness Products – Mind Pump Media
- Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube
- Mind Pump Free Resources
People Mentioned
- Eugene Teo (@coacheugeneteo) Instagram
- Jon Call (@jujimufu) Instagram
- Ben Pollack, Ph.D. (@phdeadlift) Instagram
