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The Parallel Squat.

The BFS position on the parallel squat — the king of exercises, its benefits and risks, and the misinformation behind most safety concerns.

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What’s inside.

  • Why the squat is called the king of all exercises
  • The safety concerns, separated from the misinformation
  • Benefits and risks laid out for an informed decision
  • The longest, most thorough paper in the BFS set (~5,700 words)

Beyond the PDF.

The position papers are the written backbone of BFS coach education — certifications, clinics, and courses live in Develop.