Worst Exercises For Your Knees

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Knee joints take a lot of stress during daily movement and workouts, and certain exercises especially when done incorrectly or without adequate strength, can increase wear, pain, and injury risk rather than improving fitness.

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Deep squats with poor form 

Excessive knee flexion and forward knee movement strain the joint cartilage.

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Jump squats and box jumps 

High-impact landings place sudden stress on the knee ligaments.

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Running on hard surfaces 

Repetitive impact on concrete increases knee joint load over time.

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Lunges with incorrect alignment 

Letting the knee collapse inward during lunges with incorrect alignment raises injury risk.

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Leg extensions with heavy weights 

Leg extensions with heavy weights isolate and overload the knee joint, increasing strain on the patella.

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Full-depth pistol squats 

Full-depth pistol squats demand extreme knee stability that many people lack.

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Stair climbing 

Repeated stair climbs or repetitive knee loading may worsen existing knee pain.

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