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Bryony Firth-Bernard

Squats are actually good for your knees, says new research

Woman performing the barbell back squat.

We all know squats (or some variation) are the bedrock of most people’s lower body days.

But, if you suffer from sore, achy knees, you may write this compound exercise off completely as being ‘too risky’. However, science has shown that deep squats (where your quads and calves touch) aren't just safe – they are actually beneficial for your knee health.

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