A few tweaks to your squat form can often help relieve nagging knee pain.
Doing squatscan be a great way to strengthen your leg muscles and build your glutes.
But this common exercise move is often known to cause knee pain for a lot of people.
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Squatting with incorrect posture can cause strains, Dr. Enad says.
“They’re most commonly rotated too far inward.”
This, he adds, can cause injuries to knee ligaments.
“Remember to sit back towards the box,” Hadley advises to minimize knee pain.
Sumo squats, on the other hand, place more focus on your glutes than your quads and hamstrings.
“Unlike a normal squat, your legs are placed wide apart in a sumo [stance] position.
Keeping your back straight, sit and go down like a normal squat.”
By slightly changing the height of your legs, you might mimic an upright squat without actually doing one.
Most importantly, it’s essential to give yourself a break if you experience any knee pain while squatting.
