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squats?

LuminescentNebula
LuminescentNebula Posts: 1 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I really want to start doing squats on a regular basis, but whenever I do squats my knees end up hurting (I also run cross country for my school, so my knees are already under a lot of stress).
Is there an alternative for squats, or does anyone have any tips for doing squats? I'm still not entirely sure I'm doing them right, I have trouble going low while keeping my knees from going beyond my toes.

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  • cfp1981
    cfp1981 Posts: 29 Member
    I think the whole knees beyond your toes while squatting thing is a myth:
    Loads of stuff online about it, but here is a good YouTube channel that explains it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBHc323QwFE
    I wear knee sleeves when squatting (not wraps) and they keep the joint warm and relatively pain free. I find my knee pain occurs when I have been sitting for very long periods at work. You could look into a decent pair of knee sleeves.
  • gainthatmuscle
    gainthatmuscle Posts: 50 Member
    Stiff leg deadlines are a good alternative using dumbbells
  • 10inprogress
    10inprogress Posts: 89 Member
    cfp1981 wrote: »
    I think the whole knees beyond your toes while squatting thing is a myth:
    Loads of stuff online about it, but here is a good YouTube channel that explains it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBHc323QwFE
    I wear knee sleeves when squatting (not wraps) and they keep the joint warm and relatively pain free. I find my knee pain occurs when I have been sitting for very long periods at work. You could look into a decent pair of knee sleeves.

    I will agree with this. I think this has acThe tually improved my knees if anything. And when done incorrectly, might flair muscle/joint issues. Perhaps it's just me. And CFP of course...
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    gainthatmuscle wrote: »
    Stiff leg deadlines are a good alternative using dumbbells

    to squats?
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