Health Experts Recommend Daily Deep Squatting for Longevity

Health professionals are promoting the practice of deep squatting daily, referring to it as the 'longevity pose.' While this technique is prevalent in various Asian cultures, it is often overlooked in Western societies. The Harvard School of Public Health states that a deep squat reflects agility and physical fitness, necessitating flexibility and mobility in the hips, knees, and ankles, along with strength in the lower back. Belén Fernández, a physical therapist at Amuna Vitality Clinic, emphasizes that maintaining a deep squat for 30 seconds twice a day stimulates vagal activation and vasoconstriction, enhancing blood flow, lymphatic function, and respiration. José Luis Tabueña, who leads the physical therapy unit at SHA Spain, highlights its connection to functional mobility and musculoskeletal health, recommending a gradual increase from 30–60 seconds to 2–5 minutes daily, prioritizing consistency over duration.