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Bennett Richardson, DPT, PT, CSCS<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Hip mobility and flexibility are incredibly important, especially as we age. Here\u2019s one exercise you should be doing regularly to improve your hip mobility and flexibility<\/p>\n

Over time, we\u2019ve all heard about miraculous treatments and exercises for living a longer life. But could something as simple as a deep squat be the long-sought-after fountain of youth?<\/p>\n

According to researchers who studied the\u00a0Hadza tribe<\/a>; maybe!<\/p>\n

In this article, we\u2019ll take a look at the potential link between longevity, health, and the deep squat!<\/p>\n

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Sedentary Behavior Amongst the Hadza<\/h2>\n
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Across the world, most of the hunter-gatherers have died out, or have adopted modern lifestyles. However, there are a few tribes that still stick to an ancestral lifestyle.<\/p>\n

One such tribe, the Hadza, are native to Tanzania.<\/p>\n

Intuitively, one would probably guess that a hunter-gatherer tribe would be significantly more active than a westerner from the current era.<\/p>\n

Interestingly, it seems that this group demonstrates almost an equal amount of sedentary behavior to those of us living modern lifestyles! But their sedentary activities consist of a more active form of sitting: the deep squat.<\/p>\n

Deep Squats and Healthy Aging<\/h2>\n

Now, to be clear, the Hadza don\u2019t have longer life expectancies than the rest of us.<\/p>\n

However, by ditching chairs and opting for deep squats while resting, these people enjoy many health benefits. Some of these benefits even last late into life!<\/p>\n

For instance, getting up from the floor easily can be a\u00a0predictor of longevity<\/a>\u00a0and health later in life. Deep squatting stretches and strengthens many of the muscles that help us get up and down from the floor.<\/p>\n

How to Perfect the Deep Squat<\/h2>\n

While squats look easy, there are a number of important considerations pertaining to this exercise.<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t use good form when you squat, you could set yourself up for knee, hip, and back pain that will cause problems for many months or years.<\/p>\n

Follow the directions below to perform deep squats like a pro!<\/p>\n

Step by Step Deep Squats<\/h2>\n
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