Squatting is one of those almost everyone needs to be doing.

And there are zillion ways to squat:

* Single or double leg

* Jumps, isos, eccentrics or the whole rep

* Weight vest, kettlebell, barbell, trapbar, tbell, tribell, Center mass bell or chains 

* Ladder, landmine, belt, hack, pendulum or swing 

* Supported or freestanding 

That’s not even a complete list. You can mix and match. Use stands, plyoboxes etc. My point is you have options. And don’t let anyone tell you that is only right way to squat. 

I’ve always enjoyed single leg squatting more than double leg squatting.

So here’s a variant i like to play with: single leg elevated staggered squat

It’s not quite a strict single leg squat like a cook squat or pistol squat. Both legs are in play. 

But the offset stance and elevated leg loads puts most of the load on one leg over the other. 

The setup allows for your hip to rotate more freely. This allows you to stay more upright and sink lower without the leaning forward. 

This makes it much more comfortable on the back and hips. 

While I am doing this with our ladder, you can use a barbell, dumbbell, landmine or kettlebell too. Along with a small plyobox or stack of plates.

The idea that there’s only one right way to squat is just silly. You should be capable of squatting in a variety of ways. That’s a sign of healthy joints and capable muscles. And you pick the one that feels most comfortable to scale with.