Squat Series: Smart Squat Prep — Especially for Achy Knees If you experience knee pain when squatting, proper activation work before loading up can make all the difference! Instead of jumping straight into barbell squats, take a few minutes to prime the muscles that stabilize and support your knees. Here’s my go-to pre-squat activation circuit: Terminal Knee Extensions (TKEs) – Target the vastus medialis oblique (VMO), the inner portion of your quad responsible for controlling knee tracking. Act

Balance, Strength. and Mobility! Use this squat matrix in your next strength session or to warm up / cool down. | RunSmart