8 Best Exercises To Build Strong Hips Without Squatting

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How Do You Squat Bro?

By Dr Khong Lamvichit on October 23, 2019 4 mins

Over and over again I am in my athletes' ears about fixing their squat mechanics.  They will go to sleep hearing sounding voices affirming "butt-back", "peel-the-carpet", "hip-turnouts", or "core-brace".  All of which are equally important with proper squat mechanics to prevent lower back pain.  

Many a times I will also get the movers with muscle ignorance making strong efforts to increase their squat IQ.  Squat mechanics will be a chore and a tedious task for many.  For example, try having your 80 year old grandmother test her squat mechanics or even challenge your 50 year old mother to do the same or how putting a nice long tall mirror in front you and test your squat mechanics?  This might not be a pretty sight.

Lucky for you, here are the 8 alternative videos for you to try instead of the squat.  Go forth and increase your squat IQ.

Leave a comment on which ones you like best.  You never know, you might fall in love with all eight.

Dr Khong Lamvichit

Dr. Khong Lamvichit has been establishing himself as the movement doctor in physical therapy, writer, presenter, sports injury doctor and chiropractic sports physician in Chicago, IL. Currently owner and president of Midwest Sport and Spine Inc.  at River North in Chicago, IL.  See his bio...