This is a foundational text of American Bro Culture: two large men shooting the shit about lifting weights, working in references from everything to guns to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to football in the process. The subject of the day is the squat, and whether one of the two participants - Echo - neglects this essential lift.
Relatedly, if anyone is looking for something fitness related but IMO way less toxic, I recommend rock climbing (once things open up again :)) Not that it's perfect or anything, in a sense 'bro culture' manifests in a different form, but rock climbing gyms IMO have way better vibes than powerlifting spaces. The main difference I see is that climbing encourages creative movement rather than just brute force muscle (and all of the issues that result).
Relatedly, if anyone is looking for something fitness related but IMO way less toxic, I recommend rock climbing (once things open up again :)) Not that it's perfect or anything, in a sense 'bro culture' manifests in a different form, but rock climbing gyms IMO have way better vibes than powerlifting spaces. The main difference I see is that climbing encourages creative movement rather than just brute force muscle (and all of the issues that result).