Well not everyone is going to agree on the squat that's for sure, and I certainly shouldn't have just thrown that fish on the floor without explaining myself. Was rushing out the door when I opened this thread...
Even with perfect form, high bar squatting without doubt stresses the ankles, knees, hip joint, and spine. There are good alternatives to barbell squats (barbell high across the back) that work the same muscles without the danger of the squat. Right off the top I can think of lunges, stepups, leg press, and even low bar squatting... for me, I just find the risks of high bar squats are too great when the same benefits can be had more safely. But I'm also likely the odd man out as I'm more interested in lean mass/strength. Hike your own hike, but I'd do your spine a favor and stay away from high bar squats.
“Perfection is Achieved Not When There Is Nothing More to Add, But When There Is Nothing Left to Take Away” Antoine de Saint-Exupery
