Diddly Squat
Definition: slang- the least amount.
So far this has been the word of our weekend. Mom says everyone knows it. My nephew says no one knows it. (I told him he now has the theme of his "what did you learn this summer" essay. Could be a generational thing. Or it could be that the young ones really don't know diddly squat.
Squats however may just be the smartest thing you can do to get your body strong. They help you stand up straight. They help you climb stairs. They help you get out of a chair. Contrary to some people's belief they also help to strengthen the muscles that support your knees when done correctly. As Coach Boyle says in the video above there are a lot of ways to help someone squat better.
When your ankle mobility and core stability improve you can work on pistol squatting ,like Dr. Kathy Dooley, which will help you get up and down from the ground, especially if you have a broken leg.
In any case, I've enjoyed watching my nephew explore his ability to single leg squat as he heals from his tibial fracture. It's amazing to watch kids learn new motor skills. Sometimes they fail, but the next time they nail it.
It will be a while before my nephew is able to learn an effective double leg squat. The key to squatting is to know how and not be one who only knows diddly squat.
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