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There is debate regarding the safety and efficacy of performing the deep squat exercise.
Practitioners should be aware of the ongoing debate about deep squats and consider individual client needs.
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THERE IS A GREAT DEAL OF DEBATE AMONG STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING PROFESSIONALS, REHABILITATION SPECIALISTS, AND RESEARCHERS REGARDING THE SAFETY AND EFFICACY OF PERFORMING THE DEEP SQUAT EXERCISE.
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Are Deep Squats a Safe and Viable Exercise?
Brad J. Schöenfeld et al. · Strength and conditioning journal · 2012
DOI 10.1519/ssc.0b013e31824695a3
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