Hi. I was diagnosed in early April with osteoporosis and have been seeing a physical therapist for guidance. Just to chime in here that everyone is different. What may work for someone else may not work for you. For example, if you’re a person who has never exercised or weight trained, you have to take things very, very slowly. You can always try a squat with NO weights at all. Get your body used to the form. Form for a squat is ESSENTIAL. I once had a trainer who kept an eye on me like a hawk, telling me, “no, you have to push your butt out”, etc. until I got the form right. So for starters, just work on that form, with no weight at all. Get your form down 100% perfectly, so you will NOT hurt yourself if you decide to add a weight to start, even a small weight, like a 3 lb dumbbell weight, held to your chest. (that’s a Sumo Squat) I work out, but even for me, when I first started with just a 5 lb. dumbbell, I felt uncomfortable in my lower back. It took me doing it awhile. My physical therapist said you must build up slow. Perhaps discuss that with your doctor or see a physical therapist. You have to do what works for you. There are other exercises to do, like Jump Downs on a 4” step, or Step Ups on a box and others you could do. I wish you all the best. Just take it slow & steady! Get someone to spot you on whatever program you decide to do, first. After my diagnosis, I lost my confidence at the gym. I thought I’d break a bone! But no fear now. Seeing a physical therapist was life-changing for me. All the best to you!