My #1 advice for youth exercise is to strengthen the natural mobility you already have before you start to lose it.
I lost a ton of squat mobility due to knee problems and avoidance, so I’ll also show you how to work around this.
Heel elevation and counterbalance can allow you to sink deeper.
You could then progress to a dumbbell or kettlebell…
…and if desired, a barbell.
But even bodyweight or ASSISTED at your comfortable level can be life changing compared to letting your mobility slip away.
I concurrently seek to master the ATG Split Squat. With this diagonal motion, you can more directly exercise your ankle mobility.
Plus the hip-flexor benefits are a huge bonus, in my opinion.
My kids will naturally use their squat mobility AND learn the ATG Split Squat as they grow up.
My wife and I maintain above average lower body abilities from this.
And it gives my PARENTS a go-to system for lower body longevity.
I hope my Youth-to-Longevity series gives you simple and effective solutions for you and your family, too!
Yours in Solutions,
Ben
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