Populations who are habitually barefoot or use minimal footwear also rarely possess chairs. Hence they spend a lot of time in a deep, balanced squatting position whilst eating and working.
The squat is a very therapeutic position for the human body, especially for barefoot runners as it develops the skill of maintaining the body's centre of mass over the natural balance point of the body (ball of foot) whilst building strength and range of movement in the ankles, knees, hips and spine. These attributes combined enable the barefoot runner to develop the fundamental movement skill of segmental alignment which is more commonly known as posture.
@Deface94 Keep practicing; little and often. It will be easier and you will become more flexible the more you practice. Also try holding onto something stable – a bar or bannisters and stay in the squat position for 10 seconds or so.
vivobarefootTV 5 days ago
It takes time – practice little and often to slowly improve your flexibility. Also if you hold on to the wall or a fixed bar it is easier.
vivobarefootTV 1 month ago
i can only stay like that when im on my toes , any advice?
Deface94 1 month ago