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Aug 2022
17m 33s

Ep. #956: The Best Way to Position Your ...

MIKE MATTHEWS
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One of the most controversial topics in fitness is whether you should allow your knees to go over your toes during the squat. Some say that allowing your knees to extend beyond your toes will cause knee pain and injury, while others say preventing your knees from traveling forward is the real problem. Who’s right and what does science say about this topic?

Listen to this podcast to learn the answer, along with my tips on how to squat safely and keep your knees healthy and pain-free!


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3:16 - Why is knees over toes when squatting highly debated?

8:17 - What are some tips to avoid knee pain when squatting?


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