Correct. I think squats are some of the best all around exercises I know of if you don't get injured. Its not all or nothing. Son does not use squats because trainer says not to. I thought his reasons were sound - from a trainer that has people doing squats - all day long.

I'll use pictures cause I think everyone missed the world body building / Mr. Olympia champion thing.

A 70s shot in his late 20s . I promise - he knows how to do a squat.