Do You Really Need to Squat Below Parallel?

There’s a really important reason everyone should have or should work to regain, the ability to squat below parallel.

In the fitness world, much emphasis is placed on being able to squat below parallel—meaning squatting to a depth where your hip crease is below your knee.

 

And not just because failing to squat below parallel equals a no rep at a powerlifting or CrossFit competition….

 

There’s a way more important reason everyone SHOULD have or work to regain the ability to squat below parallel: The very simple life task of sitting down and standing up. And as importantly, for bowel health!

 

Bowel health?

 

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