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Ode to the Squat: Flex Your Hip to Save Your Spine

When I teach my clients how to squat, I focus on flexing at the hip joint and maintaining a neutral spine. This is how a human should bend, especially when picking up something heavy. Proper body mechanics should be taught in elementary school so people grow up knowing how to protect their precious spine.

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