# @kellstone35 on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DF6djW1ObkT
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/28730684-kellstone35-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/b86a2fb213.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-02-11T01:06:57.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Kelly Stone, DPT, CSCS, Pn1 (@kellstone35) — https://gondola.cc/kellstone35

## Caption

🚨 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

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kneehealth, squats, strengthtraining, kneepain, strength

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