Squatting in the basement has always been one of my favorite things to do. In fact, just lifting weights in the basement's of my life- my old girlfriend's when I was in college, my buddy Ricky's in high school and my basement,now, in South Jersey have always brought a welcome respite from crowded gyms and awful music. Plus my dog hangs out with me. Between sets he visits, gets petted and then goes and rests while I train. Awesome!