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Daily Mobility Exercises by Dr. Kelly Starrett › Forums › General › squat test – bad for knees?
Robert Jankowski.Kyle Kenneyi have been trying to get to a 10 min squat position as in the first episode, but have been told by several people that this “must” be bad for my knees – any views?
sorry if this has already been answered.
Bailey MartinezIf you are not getting into the squat position correctly – i.e. you are not squatting correctly, then yes knee irritation can occur.
However if you are squatting correctly, damage or irritation should not occur.
1 exception comes to mind: If you have injured tissue – going through the squatting motion and sitting in the squat position could produce pain. But in this case, you should be moving in a manner that is appropriate for the condition of your body. So don’t squat if you’re injured.
Kyle KenneyThanks – sounds like, as long as it is not causing me pain, it should be fine..
Robert JankowskiIf your mechanics are sound and your tissues are healthy there should be no pain in your knees. Then, the only thing limiting your ability to hold a long squat is your muscular stamina which will get better the longer you try and hold the squat.
