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Sam Hopes

Do you find squats uncomfortable? I've ditched stretches for duck walks to build lower-body mobility, strength and stability

Man in a low squat with arms extended at shoulder height during gorilla walk exercise.

Squats are one of the most effective compound exercises you can do to build lower-body strength and muscle. For many, limited mobility can negatively impact mechanics, as well as how well the strength exercise can be performed.

If your form is off or you’re limited by mechanics, you may not achieve adequate squat depth (we like to live life below parallel) or get the most from the lower body exercise. And you could increase your likelihood of developing an injury.

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