There is simply no other exercise, and certainly no machine, that produces the level of central nervous system activity, improved balance and coordination, skeletal loading and bone density enhancement, muscular stimulation and growth, connective tissue stress and strength, psychological demand and toughness, and overall systemic conditioning than the correctly performed full squat.
Mark RippetoeWomen who do look like men have taken some rather drastic steps in that direction that have little to do with their exercise program.
Mark RippetoeThere are few things graven in stone, except that you have to squat or you're a pussy.
Mark RippetoeIf you are so inflamed that you can't train, and ibuprofen and fish oil help with inflammation, maybe you'd better take the ibuprofen and fish oil.
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