🚨 MYTH: Squatting below parallel is bad for your knees 🚨 Truth is… deep squats are NOT dangerous when done with proper form! In fact, research shows that squatting below parallel can actually reduce knee stress and improve joint stability. 🔬 What the science says: 📌 A study in the Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research found that deep squats increase knee stability by strengthening the ligaments and surrounding muscles. 📌 Another study showed that knee forces actually decrease when squatting deeper due to better weight distribution across the joint. So unless you have a specific injury or mobility restriction, go deep! Full range of motion builds strength, protects your knees, and maximizes gains. ✅🔥 Shoutout to aswansonpt for the graphic 👏🏼 Drop a 🏋️‍♂️ if you’re team DEEP SQUATS! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #Squats #KneeHealth #StrengthTraining #Strength #kneepain