Basic Squat Movements from the Floor (Follow-Along Session)

The squat is not just a resting position or something we only perform with a barbell. It can be a transition between standing, to other floor based positions such as kneeling, sitting, the fisherman stance, and many others. Each of these positions can be also used for resting. Very useful, when you might not have a chair!
In this follow along session, I show 3 basic squat movements you can use to transition between resting postures. These are -
1. Squat to Kneeling
2. Squat to Sit
3. Fisherman Getup to Squat
I demonstrate a way to condition the ranges in between these resting positions, so you can elegantly transition between them. Although simple, performed with intention and control, these transform into powerful joint conditioning tools.
This improves your ability to operate with deep knee flexion and move whilst being close to the floor. Its not only useful for locomotion practice, but also for everyday living. Many people avoid the floor because they are restricted in the way they can even access and enjoy the above resting postures.
I've learnt the Fisherman Getup and Squat to Kneeling from Thomas Emerson through the Praksis practitioner program @PraksisCanberra.
Interested in learning movement from me? Jump over to www.thepassivehang.com

[@3in1fitness80]

Absolutely love all your videos. Excellent instruction, and wish you continued success!

[@jamesmunroe6558]

Your content is so helpful - thank you!

[@JesseDupuy]

Another really fun (and tough) variation on that assisted side-sit / 90/90 sit -> low squat is to do it with no hands. Thanks for sharing this great series of ranges and transitional movements! Those sissy squats are no joke!

[@thepassivehang]

Yeah that’s killer. I can’t do the concentric without hands haha!

[@cej3940]

Mans looks like the monastic asian cousin of the Bioneer, helps even more that he focuses on pretty similar stuff

[@yehoshuazohar6698]

Thank you very much for your uploads. I have integrated many of your suggestions into my movement practices.
Can you do a video on neck mobility?

[@thepassivehang]

I’ll keep that in mind for upcoming content! Appreciate it!

[@tomekowarek4687]

It's very nice surroundings out there where you are. May I ask you where this locations is located?

[@thepassivehang]

It’s in a local park near me in Melbourne!