Is it true that many orthopedic specialists advise against squatting because it has harmful effects on the knees back and thighs
This issue has sparked controversy among those concerned with sports affairs and doctors with many doctors indicating the necessity of removing this exercise from the bodybuilding and weightlifting program because of its harmful effects on the knees back and spine on the basis that this exercise is the direct cause of these bad effects on the body
The Real Cause of Squat Injuries
However the truth about the cause of these injuries is due to the incorrect method of performing this exercise and not to the exercise itself This exercise must be performed correctly and not accompanied by the use of heavy weights to avoid injury
Some may doubt the impossibility of avoiding such injuries and they are wrong in their calculations because these injuries can actually be avoided if the simple rules are observed while practicing this exercise Then we can reap the important benefits from practicing this exercise that are more than the risks of injuries It is known that the squat exercise can be performed in more than ten different methods and each of these methods has its own unique advantages over others
The Benefits of the Squat Exercise
Other methods what are the benefits of this exercise
Strengthen the leg muscles to a great extent Increasing bone strength by increasing their density and increasing the strength of ligaments and tendons at their connection points with bones Increase both the size and durability of the connective tissues of ligaments and tendons which reduces the line