The 'Fisherman squat'
Fundamental squat & hip-mobility development
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THE WHAT:
The 'fisherman squat' is a fundamental 'zero-point' providing high transitional movement potential through & between the worlds of standing, kneeling, sitting, and floor-contact. It is also a common departure & arrival position for dynamic floor-contact movements, such as rolling, and integrates fittingly with other floor-communication systems which enter & exit the floor through low-gait, squat, and seated.
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