#155: Why you don't have to squat to be functional

Squats have been deemed the gold standard for building muscle in the legs while improving functional strength. But what if squats don't feel good on your body or aren't enjoyable? Do you have to do them to be functional in your day-to-day life? Shannon breaks it down in this episode.

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0:00: Evlo member story
3:37: Introduction to why you don’t have to squat to be functional
4:36: Benefits of squatting
8:11: Reasons why you may choose squats over another lower body exercise
9:11: Why squats may not feel good in your body
15:14: Do I need to squat to be functional?
21:24: Exercise swaps that can replace squats
24:38: Summary

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