05/15/2026
Stop listening to gym floor folklore. Your knees aren’t fragile; they’re adaptable.
Research shows that deep squatting doesn't destroy joints: it actually improves cartilage health and force distribution (Hartmann et al., 2013). Avoiding range of motion only leads to weakness and decreased joint capacity. Stop cutting your squats short.
Similarly, "knees over toes" is a natural human movement. Restricting it during exercises shifts the mechanical stress to your lower back, increasing injury risk elsewhere (Fry et al., 2003).
Finally, movement is medicine. Long-term studies show recreational runners have significantly lower rates of knee arthritis compared to sedentary people (Alentorn-Geli et al., 2017).
Don't let myths dictate your training or your life. Build capacity, increase loading, and move without fear.
Get the facts and get back to training. Link in bio to book your session.
