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Deadlifts and Squats

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  • diver71_au
    diver71_au Posts: 424 Member
    Simply climbing stairs can put between 3 and 8 times your body weight directly to your knees .... running up stairs more. Knees are designed to bear a fair bit of weight.

    As others have said correct form is the key - done correctly squats will actually strengthen the knees. BUt make sure you dont overdo it too early, maintain good form and listen to your body. Any pain other than just DOMS is not a good sign and you should have your form evaluated and maybe drop the weight a little.
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