Start Here First: If you’re new to HYPOXiX Functional Training, begin with the “Breathing Core Fundamentals” videos in the Start Here section. These short lessons explain the breathing mechanics, rhythm, and body control principles that all of these functional exercises build upon. Jumping straight into these demos without that foundation can feel confusing — the breath patterns are the key to how we train strength, control, and cognition together.

The HYPOXiX Natural Squat Series is a five-level progression designed to retrain how you move, breathe, and stabilize — from the inside out.
Each level layers mechanical resistance and breath regulation in precise increments, using the Band Squid system to progressively load the body in multiple planes while developing CO₂ tolerance, posture, and nervous-system control.

⚙️ STRUCTURE OVERVIEW

Level 1:
▶️ Establishes baseline natural squat patterning and diaphragmatic breath pacing (~6 breaths/min).
Focus: control, balance, and proprioception.
Level 2 — Breath Mastery (2-Second Holds):
▶️ Adds controlled 2-second post-exhale holds, training CO₂ tolerance and deep-core activation without external load.
Focus: stillness under symmetrical tension.
Level 3 — Resistance Integration (4-Second Holds):
▶️ Introduces Band Squid resistance on the anteroposterior plane, engaging the glutes, pelvis, and posterior chain.
Focus: learning to stay calm under forward-pull resistance with 2–4-second holds.
Level 4 — Vertical Load (4- and 6-Second Holds):
▶️ Shifts the Band Squid to the vertical axial plane, strengthening the spine and legs under upward resistance.
Focus: leg drive, spinal integrity, and longer breath retentions (4–6 seconds).
Level 5 — Asymmetrical Integration (6-Second Holds):
▶️ Introduces ipsilateral and contralateral loading to train diagonal sling systems, hip control, and rotational stability.
Focus: cross-body coordination and advanced nervous-system regulation through 6-second breath retentions.

🧩 WHY IT WORKS
Each level builds neurophysiological resilience by pairing mechanical challenge with respiratory control:
Improves CO₂ tolerance and oxygen efficiency
Enhances posture and proprioceptive awareness
Reduces sympathetic overdrive (stress reactivity)
Builds strength and mobility without joint stress
Integrates breath, balance, and movement for long-term nervous-system health

🎥 HOW TO TRAIN WITH THE SERIES
Move one level at a time — breath first, load second.
Each video builds upon the previous; repeat until rhythm and stability feel effortless.
Work at 6 breaths per minute (inhale ~5 sec / exhale ~5 sec).
Pause immediately if you lose rhythm, posture, or awareness — the breath is your guide.
💡 Train less by doing more with awareness.

The HYPOXiX Natural Squat System restores control over how you breathe, move, and recover — making every repetition a conversation between your nervous system and your body.