10 Minute Tip #13: Anterior Knee Pain From Squatting | Why It's Happening & How To Address It
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Show Notes
Knee pain from squatting happens due to a variety of factors. Squat frequency, intensity, volume, and technique all play a part in anterior knee pain. Here we are going to address technical considerations of the squat and knee pain to assist in reducing it.
From a technical point of view, the acuteness of the knee angle at the bottom of the squat may be a contributor to anterior knee pain.
There are a variety of things that may increase the acuteness of the knee angle including:
- Depth
- Bar Placement
- Eye Gaze
- Tension
- Balance
- Torso Position
- Footwear
In this episode we discuss why these factors influence knee pain and how to address them to reduce knee pain from squatting so you can continue squat comfortably and get stronger without injury.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- 10 Minute Tip 4: Exactly Hot to Low Bar Squat (and how to coach it too!)
- How to Low Bar Back Squat (Youtube)
- The PRS Lifting Manual
- Pain & Injuries Podcast Series Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
- Book a free consultation with a PRS Clinical Coach
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